Blizzard Entertainment

Senior Gameplay Engineer, Missions

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

Sponsorship not specified$103k-$190kDetected 29 days ago

C++iOSEpicResearchCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

You are comfortable operating in a dynamic environment, navigating fluid deadlines and changing priorities with purpose.
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work from home.
The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.

Design, implement, and maintain gameplay systems that support mission-based experiences.
Collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to deliver engaging and responsive gameplay features.
Develop scalable systems that support mission scripting, logic, and player interactions.
Optimize gameplay systems for performance, reliability, and maintainability across platforms.
Identify technical risks and drive solutions to complex gameplay challenges.
Partner with cross-disciplinary teams to align on priorities, requirements, and delivery timelines.
Mentor engineers and support knowledge sharing across the team.
Demonstrated experience collaborating across Design, Art, and Production in a cross-functional environment.
Experience developing gameplay systems in a AAA game engine.
Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Experience 8+ years of professional experience in game development with a focus on gameplay engineering.
Experience contributing to shipped titles with mission-based or gameplay system features.
Experience owning features or systems from concept through implementation and iteration.
Knowledge & Skills Strong proficiency in C++ or other game programming languages.
Experience optimizing gameplay systems for performance across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges.
Experience working with debugging, profiling, and development tools.
Familiarity with Blizzard-style gameplay polish and player experience expectations.
Experience contributing to live game updates or post-launch content.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $102,800.00 - $190,204.00 Annual.

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.
Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.

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.
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™.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

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