Lead Engine Systems Engineer - Hybrid/Remote

Blizzard Entertainment; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Blizzard Entertainment in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Lead Engine Systems Engineer to guide the core technology powering Diablo and other projects. You will lead a team of engineers focused on streaming, asset loading, job scheduling, performance systems, platform support, and runtime systems across audio, physics, UI, and visuals.

The role balances hands-on coding with people leadership, driving architectural decisions and mentoring engineers to deliver scalable engine technology for PC and

Qualifications

• 8+ years in game development engineering.
• Experience with C++ in AAA engine environments.
• Previous leadership including at least one shipped title.
• Strong multithreading, performance analysis, and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engine core team members.
• Define and execute requirements for engine features.
• Plan milestones with production leadership and track progress.
• Create technical design docs outlining architecture and risks.
• Provide guidance to deliver scalable engine tech across platforms.

Skills

Leadership

Multithreading

C++

Unreal Engine

Shippping titles

Communication skills

Education

Computer science degree

Tools

Unreal Engine

Profiling tools

Code versioning

Job description

Blizzard Entertainment in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Lead Engine Systems Engineer to guide the core technology powering Diablo and other projects. You will lead a team of engineers focused on streaming, asset loading, job scheduling, performance systems, platform support, and runtime systems across audio, physics, UI, and visuals.

The role balances hands-on coding with people leadership, driving architectural decisions and mentoring engineers to deliver scalable engine technology for PC and