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Associate Software Engineer, Reliability
Blizzard Entertainment
Irvine, CA, United States
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Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a talented and enthusiastic software engineer to join our Hearthstone team in Irvine, California. This associate developer will focus on server reliability and maintenance of the Hearthstone service. Blizzard offers a fun, creative, and technically challenging environment with excellent compensation and a full range of benefits.
Requirements
• Strong C++ programming skills
• Database development experience (MySQL, Oracle, etc.)
• Familiar with client / server programming
• Self-motivated and willingness to pitch in on many areas of small game development
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Familiar with both GUI and text-based debuggers
Pluses
• Previous experience shipping game titles or other software
• Linux development experience
• Strong relational database skills
• Networking experience in TCP / IP and UDP protocols
• A minimum of 1 year experience in development
• Computer science or related degree
Required Application Materials
• Resume
• Cover Letter which should include:
◦ Why you are interested in working at Blizzard
◦ What games you are currently playing
** Only submissions with cover letters will be considered
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 opportunity 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!