Senior Gameplay Engineer II — Hybrid (Irvine)

BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT, INC.; Irvine (CA); Híbrido; USD 124.000 - 229.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. is seeking a Senior Gameplay Engineer II in Irvine, CA, offering a hybrid work week blending remote and on-site days.

You will shape gameplay systems, collaborate with designers, animators, and engineers, and push the technical foundations for scalable, high-quality experiences. The role requires deep C++ expertise, 12+ years in game development, and a track record shipping AAA titles.

Formación

• 12+ years of experience in game development engineering or equivalent
• Highly proficient in C++
• Strong foundation in data structures, logic, algorithms, and code architecture
• Shipped at least one AAA title in a role with complex gameplay systems
• Expert debugging and problem-solving skills
• Experience with modern development tools and workflows
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsabilidades

• Partner with design on combat, traversal, and RPG systems to drive in-engine experimentation
• Collaborate with animators, designers, and engineers on best practices for content creation
• Assist with foundational project infrastructure and core systems
• Contribute to sustainable engineering workflows and team practices
• Evaluate gameplay features for performance and memory, communicating tradeoffs
• Learn and understand the architecture for large game systems with technical leadership
• Profile, debug, and optimize gameplay systems for quality and scalability
• Mentor engineers across disciplines through code reviews and knowledge sharing
• Support a culture of inclusion and diversity

Conocimientos

C++

AAA title experience

Data structures

Algorithms

Debugging

Tools/Development

Communication

Descripción del empleo

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. is seeking a Senior Gameplay Engineer II in Irvine, CA, offering a hybrid work week blending remote and on-site days.

You will shape gameplay systems, collaborate with designers, animators, and engineers, and push the technical foundations for scalable, high-quality experiences. The role requires deep C++ expertise, 12+ years in game development, and a track record shipping AAA titles.