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Lead Gameplay Engineer, Missions Irvine (USA) Blizzard Entertainment Posted 16 h
Gamecompanies, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Lead Gameplay Engineer, Missions - removed
At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling, we create immersive universes and iconic characters that are beloved across platforms, borders, backgrounds, and generations - only made possible by building a work environment that nurtures the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our people. As a Lead Missions Engineer, you will manage and grow a team of gameplay engineers who create AAA missions for a new, unannounced game for Blizzard. You will organize and support the development of code frameworks, functional components, workflows, and content tools, as well as collaborate in driving improvements in the underlying engine technology. You will work collaboratively with other leads and directors to define and execute a technical vision that meets the project’s needs. This role is anticipated to be a full-time, hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work from home. The home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.
Responsibilities
Manage, mentor, and be a passionate advocate for a group of gameplay engineers.
Define, communicate, and champion the game team’s vision for technology that allows delivery of multiple premiere missions in a scalable manner.
Improve the efficiency and capability of our designer, engineer, and cinematic workflows that directly relate to gameplay and systems.
Collaborate with designers and engineers on gameplay teams to learn and understand their needs and offer technical solutions.
Optimize team productivity by supporting mission-creation pipelines, tool development, and workflow improvements.
Requirements
10+ years of experience in gameplay engineering or a combination of applicable training and experience.
Previous leadership experience including at least one shipped game title.
Experience delivering AAA-quality features and experiences as part of a cross-functional team including designers, artists, animators, level designers, FX artists, etc.
Experience working on real-time 3D games and their supporting editor and tool infrastructure.
Knowledge & Skills
The ability to understand and write production-grade C++ code.
The capacity to make and help others to make frequent, readable, well-tested code commits.
The ability to communicate and articulate vision, ideas, and learnings from others, and to give meaningful feedback.
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
Experience analyzing game features for performance and optimizing a game to release quality.
Experience working closely in multi-disciplinary teams with people of diverse mindsets.
Mentorship mindset and excellent attitude to helping others level up their knowledge.
Extra Points
Experience delivering high-production-value, bespoke cinematic- and narrative-driven player experiences.
Experience using the Unreal engine (both C++ and Blueprint).
Experience in creating technologies to enable large-scale AAA game development productions to meet performance, scope, and timeline requirements.
Computer science, mathematics, physics, or related degree.
Experience developing and shipping AAA game titles for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation consoles.
Experience with large codebase.
Experience working on online multiplayer games.
Key Attributes
Passion for gameplay development, especially for the quality of the moment-to-moment experience.
Our Platform Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.
Our World Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies. We are home to beloved franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. We are committed to an inclusive environment and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ and many other programs; details at benefits site. The duties may be changed as directed by the Company to support the business and partnerships with industry partners. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply; we will decide based on overall fit and potential. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.
Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs. Relocation assistance may be available if required. Eligibility to participate may vary for part-time and temporary employees and interns. For more details visit benefits site. In the U.S., the base pay range is $146,000 - $270,004 annually, with final offers based on experience, location, and performance. Incentive compensation may apply and is not guaranteed.
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At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling, we create immersive universes and iconic characters that are beloved across platforms, borders, backgrounds, and generations - only made possible by building a work environment that nurtures the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our people. As a Lead Missions Engineer, you will manage and grow a team of gameplay engineers who create AAA missions for a new, unannounced game for Blizzard. You will organize and support the development of code frameworks, functional components, workflows, and content tools, as well as collaborate in driving improvements in the underlying engine technology. You will work collaboratively with other leads and directors to define and execute a technical vision that meets the project’s needs. This role is anticipated to be a full-time, hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work from home. The home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.
Responsibilities
Manage, mentor, and be a passionate advocate for a group of gameplay engineers.
Define, communicate, and champion the game team’s vision for technology that allows delivery of multiple premiere missions in a scalable manner.
Improve the efficiency and capability of our designer, engineer, and cinematic workflows that directly relate to gameplay and systems.
Collaborate with designers and engineers on gameplay teams to learn and understand their needs and offer technical solutions.
Optimize team productivity by supporting mission-creation pipelines, tool development, and workflow improvements.
Requirements
10+ years of experience in gameplay engineering or a combination of applicable training and experience.
Previous leadership experience including at least one shipped game title.
Experience delivering AAA-quality features and experiences as part of a cross-functional team including designers, artists, animators, level designers, FX artists, etc.
Experience working on real-time 3D games and their supporting editor and tool infrastructure.
Knowledge & Skills
The ability to understand and write production-grade C++ code.
The capacity to make and help others to make frequent, readable, well-tested code commits.
The ability to communicate and articulate vision, ideas, and learnings from others, and to give meaningful feedback.
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
Experience analyzing game features for performance and optimizing a game to release quality.
Experience working closely in multi-disciplinary teams with people of diverse mindsets.
Mentorship mindset and excellent attitude to helping others level up their knowledge.
Extra Points
Experience delivering high-production-value, bespoke cinematic- and narrative-driven player experiences.
Experience using the Unreal engine (both C++ and Blueprint).
Experience in creating technologies to enable large-scale AAA game development productions to meet performance, scope, and timeline requirements.
Computer science, mathematics, physics, or related degree.
Experience developing and shipping AAA game titles for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation consoles.
Experience with large codebase.
Experience working on online multiplayer games.
Key Attributes
Passion for gameplay development, especially for the quality of the moment-to-moment experience.
Our Platform Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.
Our World Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies. We are home to beloved franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. We are committed to an inclusive environment and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ and many other programs; details at benefits site. The duties may be changed as directed by the Company to support the business and partnerships with industry partners. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply; we will decide based on overall fit and potential. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.
Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs. Relocation assistance may be available if required. Eligibility to participate may vary for part-time and temporary employees and interns. For more details visit benefits site. In the U.S., the base pay range is $146,000 - $270,004 annually, with final offers based on experience, location, and performance. Incentive compensation may apply and is not guaranteed.
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