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Blizzard Entertainment

Principal Software Engineer, Gameplay AI | Unannounced Game

Blizzard Entertainment, Irvine, California, United States, 92713


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Principal Software Engineer, Gameplay AI | Unannounced GameRequisition ID:

R024153Job Description:

Blizzard is looking for a highly motivated and talented Senior Gameplay Engineer to help craft a new, unannounced game. Our team values creativity, collaboration, and a dedication to quality, and we are searching for contributors aligned to our core Blizzard values to add to our team of dedicated game makers.As a Principal Gameplay Engineer, you will work with designers and other engineers to boost an amazing player experience using AI/ML platforms/technologies to improve players’ in-game experience by providing timely appropriate tips. You will have a formative role in the exciting future we’re planning. You will also mentor earlier-career engineers in solving complex challenges and building strong habits for supporting a long-running game.We value diverse voices and varied backgrounds, and we're looking for individuals to help us build fun, compelling, and inclusive gameplay and experiences.This role is a hybrid work position, with some work required to be on-site and some work-from-home. The home studio is Irvine, CA.Responsibilities

Work closely with designers, product managers, and other engineers to build player copilot gameplay systems.Manage the intricacies of building a codebase focused on continuously delivering gameplay content as a large-scale live service with first-class support for mobile and PC.Review feature requests to assess their feasibility, comprehensiveness in design, and associated risks.Bolster the success of fellow team members by offering technical guidance, engaging in code reviews, and providing mentorship to junior team members.Requirements

Experience with implementing multiplayer game logic as a full-stack engineer working on both client and server software.Experience in machine learning engineering and/or AI research applied to real-world applications.Deep experience deploying and managing machine-learning models and data pipelines.High comfort level working in collaboration on a large, complex codebase.Dedication to delivering excellence to players and unlocking potential within the team.Able to communicate and collaborate effectively with artists, designers, and other engineers, both verbally and in writing.Extra Points

Experience with competitive strategy games.Experience with AAA game engines, e.g. Unity, Unreal, etc.Experience with .NET 8.Experience with mobile game development.Experience supporting a large-scale live service.Database development experience (e.g. Cassandra).Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related degree.Familiarity with Blizzard’s game universes.Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences.Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology, and entertainment. 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 love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide!Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

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