Software Engineer, Tools - Unannounced Project
Irvine, CA

Job Description

The minions of Hell are growing stronger...

Are you skilled at building great tools and workflows? Our team of talented developers is working on a new, unannounced Diablo project. If you're looking for a tight-knit crew that embraces collaboration and has a real passion for all things Diablo, then stay awhile, and listen.

Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a talented, motivated, and experienced tools engineer to join the Diablo Team. Our team is highly collaborative, and you'll interface with designers, artists, and game programmers as you help develop and refine our in-house tool set. If you've got a keen eye for usability, outstanding people skills, and a solid engineering background, then come work with us, and together we will build something exceptional.

Responsibilities

* Improve how Diablo content is authored through the design, implementation, and support of various software tools
* Work with multiple teams to evaluate workflows and identify areas of improvements
* Implement new features as well extend existing features
* Support the team with any issues that may arise

Requirements

* A minimum of 3 years' experience in developing tools in a large-scale production environment
* Excellent development skills and debugging techniques
* Strong verbal and written communications skills
* Experience in C# and .NET, with familiarity in MVVM and data binding
* Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and how they relate to performance
* Support the tool day-to-day by responding to issues, answering questions, and fixing bugs
* Passion for gaming and game development
* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or similar field

Recommended

* Experience with WPF
* Experience with C++
* Experience with Perforce
* Strong user-facing UI design sensibilities with a keen eye towards UX
* Familiar with Blizzard games and properties

Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We've worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences… ever.