Team Name:

Unannounced Project

Job Title:

Senior Software Engineer, Physics - Unannounced Survival Game

Requisition ID:

R020164

Job Description:

We Want You

A new world and a new journey await you. It is a world different from any other Blizzard has created.

If you’re a passionate game developer, and, well, a good human being, then we’d love to talk to you. We have a new AAA survival game in the works, set in a new IP for PC/Console. It’s going to be amazing, and we’d love to take you along for the ride. Together, we’ll build something big, bold, and beautiful.

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Physics to author physics systems and tools for our project. As a physics engineer on our project, we will ask you to embrace and foster Blizzard’s core value of “Gameplay First” through collaboration with art, design, engineering, and production to create robust and compelling technology.

We believe our team is good. Really good. Granted, we’re obviously biased. But we also believe there are lots of developers out there who can make us even better. You could be one of those people. If you’re looking for a team where inclusion, thoughtfulness, empathy, professionalism, and collaboration are all seen as critically important, we believe our team could be a phenomenal fit for you. Join us and help craft our future!

Location flexible

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 Albany, NY, or Irvine, CA.

We need help with

• Partnering with design, engineering, and animation team members to implement new and improve existing physics-based technology that meets the project’s needs.
• Exposing physics authoring capabilities in our content creation pipeline.
• Actively contributing to our cross-team internal physics library.
• Authoring documentation and communicating best practices and technical constraints of the physics systems and tools to engineering and content creation team members.
• Championing Blizzard’s core values.

What you are good at

• 8+ years experience, or equivalent education/work experience
• Programming game physics systems on AAA games.
• Writing fluent C++ code with advanced knowledge of both historical patterns and modern language features.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Advanced understanding of physics and game math concepts.
• Loving to make and play video games.

Extra awesome points for

• B.S. (or higher) degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Proven experience shipping games on multiple platforms.
• Experience with collision detection and response, IK, and other problem-solving techniques.
• A history of creating high-quality tools for rapid physics feature iteration.

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! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work/life balance. We’ve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunities for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences ever. Join us!

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 $101,000.00 - $186,754.00 Annual. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.