Posted:
9/2/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Austin, Texas, United States ⋅ Texas, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level
Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ Software Engineering
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
Team Name:
Diablo IVAre you a motivated and experienced Software Engineer interested in Build and Automation technologies. Do you get excited about making sure there is a regular and reliable flow of game builds?
Come design and implement new ways to improve and streamline our automation, impacting hundreds of engineers and content creators across the country. Work with us, and together we will build something exceptional.
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 Austin, Texas.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for a rich automation infrastructure covering areas such as build generation, performance, stability, verification, deployment, etc.
Help improve test coverage through the design and implementation of automated testing processes
Be heavily involved in maintaining an army of agents consisting of various platforms and capabilities
Work side by side with QA, feature developers, design, and production to identify and mitigate risk areas
Provide support to the entire Diablo 4 team around build creation and test results
Requirements:
3+ years of engineering experience in a production environment
Proficiency in either C++ or C#
Passion for automation, software validation and large-scale performance and stress testing
Expertise developing or maintaining Continuous Integration (CI) software, such as Jenkins
Ability to communicate with developers of all disciplines and technical skills
Experience working in a collaborative environment and handling multiple projects
Pluses:
A degree in computer science, or a related field
Working knowledge of additional languages like Groovy, Powershell, Python or Java
Expertise in Windows and Linux environments
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
Previous experience shipping game titles or other software
Experience integrating version control systems
Worked with video game console automation before
Experience with SQL databases
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.
Accommodation Request: 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 [email protected]. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.
Our World
At Blizzard Entertainment, we pour our hearts and souls into everything we create. Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, we’ve been creating genre-defining games for millions of players around the world for more than 30 years. We’re on a quest: bring our dreams to life and craft the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Hard work, iteration and polish go into the Blizzard “secret recipe,” but the most important ingredients come from talented people who share our vision. If that sounds like you, join us.
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 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:
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 $77,500.00 - $143,376.00 Annual. 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.Website: http://blizzard.com/
Headquarter Location: Irvine, California, United States
Employee Count: 5001-10000
Year Founded: 1991
IPO Status: Private
Industries: MMO Games ⋅ Software ⋅ Video Games