Lead Game Client Engineer – Unity/C# (Hybrid)

Activision Blizzard, Inc.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Activision Blizzard, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Lead Software Engineer, Client Foundations to guide our client foundations team for an unannounced game. This full-time hybrid role blends on-site and remote work to build scalable, high-performance client systems across platforms.

You will mentor engineers, own architecture, and collaborate with art and design while delivering features for mobile, PC, and console games using Unity, C#, and .NET.

Qualifications

• Deep hands-on expertise with Unity, C#, and .NET in game development.
• Experience leading engineers through game client work and optimization.
• Proven ability to balance coding, architecture, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow the client foundations team with accountability and technical excellence.
• Manage priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with cross‑discipline alignment.
• Surface risks early and drive discussions to address them promptly.
• Collaborate with tech art, UI, and engineers to optimize player experiences.

Skills

Unity

C#

NET

People management

Game development

Multiplatform development

Job description

Activision Blizzard, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Lead Software Engineer, Client Foundations to guide our client foundations team for an unannounced game. This full-time hybrid role blends on-site and remote work to build scalable, high-performance client systems across platforms.

You will mentor engineers, own architecture, and collaborate with art and design while delivering features for mobile, PC, and console games using Unity, C#, and .NET.