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Lead Software Engineer, Mobile

Blizzard Entertainment | Irvine CA 92602 USA | Full Time | Posted: 11/21/2012

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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 seeks a talented engineer to join our Battle.net Mobile team.

The Battle.net mobile team works with teams across the company to offer engaging content on an array of mobile devices. The lead software engineer role will be filled by a strong leader who can guide the team through development of the next generation of Blizzard Entertainment mobile products. The ideal candidate will have excellent engineering and management skills, a proven history of releasing high quality mobile applications and a passion for mobile technology.

Responsibilities
Architect and design new mobile projects.
Maintain and improve existing mobile projects.
Mentor and manage a team of talented engineers.
Work with production and design.
Collaborate with other teams to integrate technology.
Represent the team with the Battle.net leadership.

Requirements
Expert programming skills in C / C++, Java, and / or C#
Previously shipped mobile titles on iOS and Android
Proven technical leadership
Passion for mobile technology and Blizzard Entertainment
Strong experience with mobile user interface development, client / server architectures, and developing for multiple mobile platforms

Pluses
Server development
Mobile web development
Experience with other mobile technologies such as Windows Phone 7, Unity, Cocoa2d, etc.
Experience with Open GL ES or other 3D technologies
Strong mobile design sensibilities
Experience with Agile methodologies

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

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

Location Maptop

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