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Associate Software Engineer, Online | Diablo IV | Albany, NY or Irvine, CA

Requisition ID

R025394

Job Description

We Need You

The minions of Hell are growing stronger...

Join us as we write the next chapter in the Diablo universe! Diablo IV is the next-gen action RPG experience with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish Dungeons, and legendary loot. Come work with us, and together we’ll create something amazing. Our team of passionate developers is growing.

We are seeking a skilled Associate Online Engineer who is excited to implement server technology at a global scale in service of amazing experiences for our players. You will help develop new systems and services for our game, coordinating across disciplines with designers and client engineers. The ideal candidate should be excited by the idea of working closely with designers to create compelling and epic features that will keep players engaged for years.

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 either Albany, NY, or Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with client engineers on gameplay simulation and network efficiency.
Assist in developing, maintaining, and optimizing multiplayer game servers to ensure low latency and smooth player experiences.
Work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to assist in server deployment, scaling, and monitoring.
Design and deliver code that is robust, extensible, flexible, and simple to use.
Debug and troubleshoot server performance issues, including lag, packet loss, and connection stability.
Stay up-to-date with multiplayer gaming trends, tools, and best practices to enhance the online experience.
Champion Blizzard’s core values

Minimum Requirements

2+ years of professional engineering experience with a strong focus on C++ or equivalent work/education experience.
Familiarity with object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
Knowledge of low-level networking technologies (TCP, UDP) and communication protocols (Protobuf, RPC).
Self-motivated with a willingness to develop full stack (from game clients to backend services).

Bonus Points

Experience developing distributed services in cloud environments like GCP or AWS, using containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Comfortable working with SQL and NoSQL databases, including technologies like SQLite, Cassandra, and Redis.
Solid understanding of security best practices, including encryption and protection against denial-of-service attacks.
Hands-on experience with Linux development.
Prior experience shipping and supporting a live, global-scale product.

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. 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. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

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™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $30.05 - $55.59 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should be excited by the idea of working closely with designers to create compelling and epic features that will keep players engaged for years
2+ years of professional engineering experience with a strong focus on C++ or equivalent work/education experience
Familiarity with object-oriented programming principles and design patterns
Knowledge of low-level networking technologies (TCP, UDP) and communication protocols (Protobuf, RPC)
Self-motivated with a willingness to develop full stack (from game clients to backend services)
Experience developing distributed services in cloud environments like GCP or AWS, using containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
Comfortable working with SQL and NoSQL databases, including technologies like SQLite, Cassandra, and Redis
Solid understanding of security best practices, including encryption and protection against denial-of-service attacks
Hands-on experience with Linux development
Prior experience shipping and supporting a live, global-scale product

Benefits

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!
Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $30.05 - $55.59 Hourly
In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation
Incentive compensation is not guaranteed

Responsibilities

You will help develop new systems and services for our game, coordinating across disciplines with designers and client engineers
Coordinate with client engineers on gameplay simulation and network efficiency
Assist in developing, maintaining, and optimizing multiplayer game servers to ensure low latency and smooth player experiences
Work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to assist in server deployment, scaling, and monitoring
Design and deliver code that is robust, extensible, flexible, and simple to use
Debug and troubleshoot server performance issues, including lag, packet loss, and connection stability
Stay up-to-date with multiplayer gaming trends, tools, and best practices to enhance the online experience
Champion Blizzard’s core values

Associate Software Engineer, Online | Diablo IV | Albany, NY or Irvine, CA

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