Associate Software Engineer - Central Technology - Manchester, UK

Blizzard Entertainment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in gaming is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to join their Central Technology team in Manchester. This role involves working with cutting-edge technologies to develop tools and infrastructure for high-profile game titles. You'll collaborate with talented engineers, focusing on design, implementation, and debugging software in languages like C++ and Python. The dynamic environment encourages innovation and teamwork, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about game development. If you're eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced industry, this position could be your next big step.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience programming with Python.
• Experience working on AAA game titles.

Responsibilities

• Developing tools for building and automated testing of game titles.
• Collaborating with studio employees to resolve issues and implement features.

Skills

Python

C++

Kubernetes

Docker

Linux

HTTP

HTML

Perforce

JIRA

Tools

Docker

JIRA

Perforce

Job description

Job Title: Associate Software Engineer - Central Technology - Manchester, UK

Requisition ID: R025108

Job Description:

Your Mission

Work with engineers on one of Activision's award-winning franchises, focusing on design, implementation, and debugging software in C++, Python, and other languages that drive the next generation of game development.

What you bring to the table

The video game industry is fast-paced and constantly evolving. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may change at any time to support our business and industry partnerships. Responsibilities include:

• Developing tools and infrastructure for building and automated testing of Call of Duty.
• Collaborating with studio employees to resolve issues and implement feature requests.
• Maintaining parts of our tools/infrastructure codebase end-to-end.

Player Profile

Minimum requirements:

• 1+ year of experience programming with Python
• Experience working on AAA game titles

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, HTTP, HTML, Perforce, JIRA

Key attributes

• Fast learner; eager to learn new systems, skills, and methodologies
• Good communication skills and team player
• Strong work ethic

Your Platform

Activision Central Tech supports development studios with expertise in big data, security, motion capture, graphics, build systems, and online services. Our teams are distributed globally, fostering innovation and knowledge sharing.

Learn more at https://research.activision.com/.

Our World

At Activision, we aim to create iconic brands and deliver exceptional gaming experiences. We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging all qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.