Blizzard Entertainment

Software Engineer, UI

Irvine, California, United States of America · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$38k-$70kDetected 29 days ago

C++iOSCode ReviewMySQLEpicResearchCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

While UI is a key area of focus, you should feel comfortable flexing beyond UI into gameplay and server‑side systems when a feature or problem requires it.
You'll work closely with designers, artists, and engineers to translate gameplay and UI concepts into intuitive, responsive in‑game features.
This is an opportunity to make meaningful contributions to a live, beloved game while continuing to grow your technical breadth and depth.

Design and implement gameplay and player‑facing UI features that support World of Warcraft Classic systems and content.
Collaborate with designers and artists to translate gameplay and UI/UX concepts into functional, polished, and performant in‑game experiences.
Implement UI solutions within existing gameplay and engine frameworks, including data‑driven UI elements, layout improvements, and targeted optimizations.
Own features end‑to‑end, including implementation, iteration, bug fixing, polishing, and ongoing maintenance.
Partner with QA, design, and production to identify issues, assess risk, and help resolve problems before they reach players.
Support team collaboration through code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge sharing.
Comfort collaborating across disciplines, including design, art, and QA.
Extra Points Experience building or supporting UI systems for games.
Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment.

5+ years of professional experience in a software engineering role or equivalent.
Strong proficiency in C++, Lua, or similar native and scripting languages.
Experience working on gameplay systems, player‑facing features, or real‑time applications.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Familiarity with performance or memory optimization in real‑time applications.
Experience working with client‑server interactions or data‑driven systems.
Experience solving ambiguous, technically challenging problems through collaboration.
Familiarity with database technologies such as MySQL or Oracle.
Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards.

If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $38.08 - $70.44 Hourly.
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 role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process.

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™.

This listing is sourced directly from Blizzard Entertainment's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.