Blizzard Entertainment

Lead Software Engineer, Tools

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

Sponsorship not specified$124k-$229kDetected 31 days ago

C++iOSUnreal EngineEpicResearchLeadershipCommunication

About the role

As a key member of the development team and a technical and people leader, you will guide a team responsible for the development and evolution of workflows and tools that artists, designers, and programmers rely on every day.
By directly managing engineers and collaborating closely with project leadership, you will help define strategic initiatives and establish clear, achievable goals aligned with project needs.
This role offers a flexible hybrid work week from our Irvine, CA studio location, with a mix of remote and on-site days.

Lead, evaluate, and mentor an engineering team responsible for the core editor experience, tools, and asset‑creation pipelines.
Partner with production staff and the broader leadership team on milestone planning and tracking development progress.
Collaborate closely with designers, artists, and other cross-functional partners to understand workflow needs and translate them into intuitive and efficient tooling solutions, with a focus on scalability and long‑term maintainability.
Author and maintain tooling technical design documents outlining key architectural decisions, features, milestones, and technical risks.
Practical, solution‑oriented mindset that builds upon the ideas and work of others.
We are looking for a Lead Tools Software Engineer to help craft a new, unannounced game for Blizzard.

Experience 8+ years of experience in game development engineering, or a combination of applicable training and experience.
Experience using Unreal Engine, working with both C++ and Blueprint.
Proven experience designing and implementing game‑creation software or developer tools.
Experience working within large, cross‑disciplinary development environments.
Knowledge and Skills Advanced knowledge of C++, including established patterns and modern language features.
Ability to produce frequent, readable, and well‑tested code commits.
Strong understanding of effective user interactions and developer experience.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to clearly share ideas, provide meaningful feedback, and actively listen.
Experience making games with large, open worlds.
Minimum Requirements Experience 8+ years of experience in game development engineering, or a combination of applicable training and experience.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $124,000.00 - $229,400.00 Annual.

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™.
Your Mission At Blizzard, we craft genre‑defining games and legendary worlds for all to share.

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