Lead Software Engineer Server Infrastructure - Overwatch 2 Irvine CA
Lead Software Engineer Server Infrastructure - Overwatch 2 Irvine CA
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Team Name:
OverwatchJob Title:
Lead Software Engineer Server Infrastructure Overwatch 2 Irvine CARequisition ID:
R024811Job Description:
Your Mission
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As a server lead on the Overwatch team you will be part of a hardworking and passionate team developing world class server technology unlocking the potential of our engineers designers and artists to create compelling and exciting features and keep players engaged for years to come.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the challenges involved with authoring game server infrastructure features and systems comfortable leading a team of engineers and collaborate closely with other internal teams.
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position with some work onsite and some workfromhome. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine CA.
Priorities can often change in a fastpaced environment like ours so this role includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities:
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Lead Software Engineer on the Overwatch team you will:
- Provide Technical Direction: Guide the server infrastructure team in developing innovative solutions setting technical standards and ensuring the high quality of server technology.
- Personnel Management: Oversee the server engineering team including task assignment performance evaluation and career development of team members.
- Engineering Leadership: Take an active role in the teams leadership representing the server engineers in interdisciplinary discussions and decisions.
- Continuous Improvement: Own and drive the process of continuous enhancement for the server engineering team identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.
- Collaboration: Work closely with engineers producers designers and other internal partners to implement features and enhance the Overwatch platform ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
- Task and Schedule Management: Collaborate with other leads and producers to establish tasks schedules and priorities ensuring projects are completed on time and to the highest standards.
- Relationship Management: Maintain effective and productive relationships with key internal partners facilitating clear communication and collaboration across departments.
Minimum Requirements
Experience
- 5 years experience in AAA game development
- Experience creating and extending reusable server technology
- Experience working on a networked multiplayer game
- Experience working on and maintaining a live game
- Previous leadership experience
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong C programming skills
- Passion for server and/or networking technology
- Experience integrating a game with various 1st and 3rd party platforms
- Experience working on firstperson or other actionoriented games
- Experience working with large scale distributed systems
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Key Attributes
- Passion for playing and making video games
- Passion for continuing education and improvement
Your Platform
Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft Overwatch Diablo and StarCraft Blizzard Entertainment Inc. () a division of Activision Blizzard which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industrys most critically acclaimed and genredefining games over the last 30 years with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle Xbox PlayStation Nintendo Switch iOS and Android.
Our World
Activision Blizzard Inc. is one of the worlds largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty World of Warcraft Overwatch Diablo Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical emotional and financial wellbeing for Every World weve got our employees covered!
The videogame industry and therefore our business is fastpaced and will continue to evolve. As such the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification when in fact they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position please email your request to General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age marital status veteran status or disability status among other characteristics.
Our World
Activision Blizzard Inc. is one of the worlds largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty World of Warcraft Overwatch Diablo Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical emotional and financial wellbeing for Every World weve got our employees covered!
The videogame industry and therefore our business is fastpaced and will continue to evolve. As such the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
Please note: If you feel you dont meet all requirements but are equipped with most we still encourage you to apply. We welcome the opportunity to open a dialog to be considered.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age marital status veteran status or disability status among other characteristics.
Accommodation Request: We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position please email your request to General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical emotional and financial wellbeing for Every World weve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
- Medical dental vision health savings account or health reimbursement account healthcare spending accounts dependent care spending accounts life and AD&D insurance disability insurance;
- 401(k) with Company match tuition reimbursement charitable donation matching;
- Paid holidays and vacation paid sick time floating holidays compassion and bereavement leaves parental leave;
- Mental health & wellbeing programs fitness programs free and discounted games and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability legal service ID protection rental insurance and others;
- If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary fulltime employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting the U.S. the standard base pay range for this role is $121500.00 $224880.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately your specific range and offer will be based on several factors including relevant experience performance and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this roles range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates new hire compensation is negotiable.
Employment Type
Full-Time
