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Software Engineer, UI

Blizzard Entertainment | Irvine CA 92602 USA | Full Time | Posted: 03/07/2013

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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 a highly skilled and creative software engineer to join our user interface team on Diablo III. The ideal applicant will understand the challenges of crafting an effective yet elegant user interface, and be able to work closely with designers to develop a shared vision and then see it through from concept to completion. This person will be familiar with the stylistic themes of the Diablo universe and be able to develop new and compelling UI features that match.

Responsibilities
Work closely with designers and other engineers to establish a shared vision for compelling UI features.
Implement functional and elegant UI features from approved concepts.
Develop back-end functionality to support front-end features.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements
A minimum of 2 years’ industry experience
Fluent in C / C++
Experience with XML
Self-motivated
Experience using an existing UI framework to modify or develop user interfaces
Understanding of basic user interface concepts like layout and controls
Passion for playing and making video games

Pluses
Experience developing or maintaining a UI framework
Experience developing UI leveraging asynchronous or event-driven interface API's
Degree in computer science or related field
Experience with Expression Blend
Experience with Scaleform

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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Job Code 12000AS