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Lead Software Engineer – Server Infrastructure – Overwatch 2
| Company | Blizzard Entertainment |
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| Location | Irvine, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $121500 – $224880 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- 5+ years’ experience in AAA game development
- Experience creating and extending reusable server technology
- Experience working on a networked multiplayer game
- Experience working on and maintaining a live game
- Previous leadership experience
- Strong C++ programming skills
- Passion for server and/or networking technology
- Experience integrating a game with various 1st and 3rd party platforms
- Experience working on first-person or other action-oriented games
- Experience working with large scale distributed systems
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Responsibilities
- Guide the server infrastructure team in developing innovative solutions, setting technical standards, and ensuring the high quality of server technology.
- Oversee the server engineering team, including task assignment, performance evaluation, and career development of team members.
- Take an active role in the team’s leadership, representing the server engineers in interdisciplinary discussions and decisions.
- Own and drive the process of continuous enhancement for the server engineering team, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.
- Work closely with engineers, producers, designers, and other internal partners to implement features and enhance the Overwatch platform, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
- Collaborate with other leads and producers to establish tasks, schedules, and priorities, ensuring projects are completed on time and to the highest standards.
- Maintain effective and productive relationships with key internal partners, facilitating clear communication and collaboration across departments.
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
