Blizzard Entertainment

Job Title: Senior Staff Software Engineer (Data) - Activision Blizzard Media Requisition ID: R023566 Job Description: Your Role Within the Kingdom Do you want to build amazing high-scale backend systems for Advertising using the latest technologies? Are you an excellent communicator who enjoys working with people from several different business units? Can you translate business needs into technical requirements and implementation? If you answered yes, then our Senior Staff Software Engineer (Data) role on our ads engineering team may be the right role for you! We are seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer (Data) in our Ads Engineering team, crafting groundbreaking mobile advertising technologies to build the next generation of our Ads Platform. We are an impactful team of problem solvers who are constantly reviewing how and why we do things and learning from each other. We are experimental, trying out new tech and ideas, and willing to do things...

Craft: Technology & Development Job Description: Your role within the Kingdom Do you want to build amazing high scale backend systems for Advertising using the latest technologies? Are you an excellent communicator who enjoys working with people from several different business units? Can you translate business needs into technical requirements and implementation? If you answered yes, then our Staff Backend Engineer role on our ads engineering team may be the right role for you! We are an impactful team of problem solvers that are constantly reviewing how and why we do things and learning from each other. We are experimental, trying out new tech and ideas and willing to do things differently to drive the entire industry forward. We are sociable and fun, and we like to hang out together. We are passionate, some might even say quirky, and while we love what we do, our lives are about more than work. We love games, and are obsessed with creating the best player...

Team Name: Job Title: Lead Software Engineer, Client Foundations Requisition ID: R026304 Job Description: Blizzard is looking for a talented and motivated Lead Client Engineer to guide our growing client foundations team as we craft a new, unannounced game. This team is critical in architecting and building systems that will help scale our game’s client to reach the largest player base with a client that is both performant and responsive. We are looking for a candidate with deep technical expertise with Unity, C#, and .NET. The ideal candidate will also have a proven record of leading engineers through work deep within the game client code, including optimizing for multiplatform development, working with technical artists to build systems that scale and provide delightful player experiences. We value diverse voices and varied backgrounds, and we're looking for individuals to help us build fun, compelling, and inclusive gameplay and experiences with us. This...

Job Title: Analyst, Compensation Requisition ID: R026390 Job Description: Job Title: Analyst, Compensation Reporting To: Director, Compensation Department: Total Rewards - Compensation Location: Office based (Irvine, CA) & hybrid work from home preferred; open to fully remote for the right candidate. Your Mission As an Analyst, Compensation, you will partner with the compensation team on supporting client groups across Activision, Blizzard, and King. You will work closely with HR centers of excellence including HR Operations, Talent, and HR Business Partners to service compensation requests for their client groups and incoming talent, including base pay, short and long-term incentives, and employment agreements. Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: Participate in market compensation surveys, maintain global benchmarking, and assist with...

Team Name: Hearthstone Job Title: Principal Producer, Gameplay - Hearthstone | Irvine, CA Requisition ID: R025899 Job Description: Pull up a chair and join us!! The Hearthstone team is looking for a Principal Producer to join our ranks! We have a ton of stuff in the works, and we need your help to stay focused, organized and to set up new pipelines! We value diverse voices and varied backgrounds and we're looking for individuals to help us build fun, compelling, and inviting experiences for Hearthstone. Previous experience as a Hearthstone player is not a requirement for this role, however it is a plus. 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 position is Irvine, CA. Responsibilities Build, prioritize, and maintain the team’s backlog and roadmap based on input from the team, leadership, and stakeholders Drive the creation of content systems for our game,...

Team Name: Overwatch Job Title: Senior Animator - Overwatch 2 | Irvine, CA Requisition ID: R026013 Job Description: Your mission Are you ready to join the Overwatch team and make an impact? We're seeking a skilled Senior Animator for Overwatch 2, a full-time role based in Irvine, CA. Your mission: bring characters to life with your animation skills, collaborate with designers and engineers, and innovate our animation pipeline. Showcase your talent with a demo reel, and let's create something extraordinary together. If you're passionate about animation and eager to contribute to an iconic game, we want to hear from you! This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.   Responsibilities Envision and craft animations for real-time game assets, including hero style guides and prototypes for earlier visualization. Collaborate with artists, designers, and...

Team Name: Unannounced Project Job Title: Senior Content Producer II, Character - Unannounced Game | Irvine, CA Requisition ID: R026227 Job Description: We Want You   At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling, we create immersive universes and iconic characters that are beloved across platforms, borders, backgrounds, and generations - only made possible by building a work environment that cultivates the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our people.     As a Senior Conte nt Produce r for the c haracter t eam , you will leverage your production craft mastery and experience to drive the delivery of best-in-class character content . You’ll partner closely with the c haracter a rt d irector and c haracter t eam to build and execute an efficient character pipeline from concept...

Team Name: Job Title: Senior Database Engineer I – Oracle, Blizzard Requisition ID: R026259 Job Description: Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a Senior Database Engineer to join a global team responsible for critical Oracle infrastructure that powers games like World of Warcraft and Hearthstone as well as other systems in our environment. This role will focus on operational excellence of our Oracle database platforms, including Exadata, ZDLRA, and cloud-based deployments. You will join a team of senior database engineers who collaborate with game development teams to ensure high performance and availability and assist in our transition from on-prem infrastructure to Oracle Exadata in the Cloud.  Key Responsibilities: Exadata & ZDLRA: Administer and tune Exadata and ZDLRA platforms, ensuring uptime and efficiency Cloud Integration: Assist in Exadata Cloud Service (Azure, OCI, AWS, Alibaba) deployments, ensuring scalability and efficiency Performance...

Job Title: Senior Digimatte Artist II - Temp (SFD / Cinematics) Requisition ID: R026225 Job Description: Blizzard award-winning Cinematics’ Department has a new opening for a Senior Digimatte Artist II. As a Digimatte Artist on the team, you’re responsible for crafting fully rendered environment driven shots across all our various IPs and visual styles. This work ranges from creating fully rendered one-off 3D shots to landscapes, set extensions, projection painting and sky domes. Your wheelhouse should be that of a well-rounded generalist skillset, with an emphasis in traditional and digital art fundamentals, specifically in image composition, perspective, lighting, texturing, and color theory.     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. However, we understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with...

Job Title: Staff Backend Engineer | Activision Blizzard Media Requisition ID: R025844 Job Description: Your Role Within the Kingdom Do you want to build amazing high scale backend systems for Advertising using the latest technologies? Are you an excellent communicator who enjoys working with people from several different business units? Can you translate business needs into technical requirements and implementation? If you answered yes, then our Staff Backend Engineer role on our ads engineering team may be the right role for you! We are an impactful team of problem solvers that are constantly reviewing how and why we do things and learning from each other. We are experimental, trying out new tech and ideas and willing to do things differently to drive the entire industry forward. We are sociable and fun, and we like to hang out together. We are passionate, some might even say quirky, and while we love what we do, our lives are about more than work. We love games,...