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Senior Software Engineer, Engine / Graphics

Blizzard Entertainment | Irvine CA 92602 USA | Full Time | Posted: 10/11/2012

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Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft® and the Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® series, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc., is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard’s track record includes thirteen #1-selling games and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company’s online-gaming service, Battle.net®, is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active players.

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Blizzard Entertainment is seeking an experienced engine programmer to focus on core engine development for our next generation MMO. This position primarily involves working with designers, game programmers, and fellow engine programmers to develop, and refine key engine systems that contribute to the creation of Blizzard Entertainment's next industry-changing game experience.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years’ game coding experience on at least two shipped titles
A minimum of 3 years’ experience writing efficient core engine code (directly to hardware, or hardware APIs, not through 3rd party APIs)
Strong math skills (linear algebra, trigonometry, etc.)
Fluent in C / C++
Experience with code, and data optimization to improve both memory consumption and performance
Passion for playing video games, and writing engine code

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Computer science, mathematics, physics, or related degree
Experience with multi-threaded programming
Experience working on networked games
Animation system, and / or scene partition experience
Applicants must submit (i) a cover letter, (ii) and a resume. Only resumes with cover letters will be considered.

This job listing originated on Gamasutra.com, the game industry's leader.

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Location Irvine, CA, 92602, United States
Job Level Senior
Categories Programmer / Engineer

Location Maptop

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Contact Name Keisha Krainer
How to apply Applications are no longer accepted for this job posting.
Primary Phone 949-955-1380
Job Code 100009G