Hybrid Lead Engine Systems Engineer — Gameplay Tech Lead

BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT, INC; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 121,500 - 224,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT, INC in Irvine, CA seeks a Lead Software Engineer for Engine Systems who will advance the technology powering Diablo. This role blends hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities, focusing on scalable engine technology for both current and future game experiences.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule and requires substantial experience in game development, particularly with C++. Candidates must possess strong problem-solving and communication skills, along with the ability to mentor other engineers.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in game development engineering.
• Experience with proprietary C++ engines or similar AAA game engine environments.
• Strong experience with multithreading and performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the engineering staff of the engine core team.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary stakeholders to define project requirements.
• Maintain technical design documents outlining project architectural decisions.

Skills

Game development engineering

C++ proficiency

Leadership experience

Performance analysis

Multithreading

Code optimization

Technical communication

Education

Computer science, mathematics, physics degree

Tools

Unreal Engine

Job description

BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT, INC in Irvine, CA seeks a Lead Software Engineer for Engine Systems who will advance the technology powering Diablo. This role blends hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities, focusing on scalable engine technology for both current and future game experiences.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule and requires substantial experience in game development, particularly with C++. Candidates must possess strong problem-solving and communication skills, along with the ability to mentor other engineers.