Senior Software Engineer, Desktop Application

Battle.net is looking for a versatile software engineer to build the next iteration of the Battle.net application. We're a team of developers, designers, program managers and testers that build a web-based desktop application that is the primary gateway to Activision Blizzard library of games.  

Our application enables players to easily learn about, purchase, install and launch their favorite games. Millions of players around the world rely on us to ensure they can quickly and easily play their favorite games like World of Warcraft and Call of Duty.  

Our team strives to make an easy-to-use user interface through collaboration and iteration. 

Our ideal candidate is passionate about programming intuitive user interfaces, parsing complex business logic and thoroughly testing their code. If that sounds like you, we would love to chat with you!  

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 Irvine, CA. 

Responsibilities:  

• Design, development, and maintenance of large-scale distributed systems  

• Create unit and integration test code to validate service reliability  

• Write API documentation for consumption by game developers and other integrators  

• Participate in on-call rotation to rapidly resolve live incidents related to our systems    

• Create technical design documents and other artifacts  

• Troubleshoot and debug issues with our live and in-development services 

Requirements 

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience 

• High proficiency in C++ 

• Professional experience using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript 

• Familiarity with networking and communication protocols such as TCP or HTTP 

• Strong verbal and written communications skills 

Extra Points 

• Experience with shipping and maintaining desktop applications that support a global user base 

• Experience developing APIs for modular software design patterns 

• Experience developing Windows or MacOS services 

• Experience using native UI frameworks 

• Client / Server architecture experience 

• Git 

• Working on a large existing code base 

Your Platform  

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. 

Our World 

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! 

Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! 

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. 

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 accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. 

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.