Job Title:

• Expert Engine Engineer - Infinity Ward

Requisition ID:

• R025567

Job Description:

Hiring in Los Angeles, CA (Relocation required)

Founded in 2002, Infinity Ward is the original studio behind the Call of Duty franchise. The titles developed by Infinity Ward have won more than 200 "Game of the Year" awards and 100 "Editor's Choice" awards. Infinity Ward employs more than 250 people in Woodland Hills, Calif., just outside of Los Angeles.

A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the most hardworking and versatile development teams in the industry. We enjoy having fun with top-notch events that everyone gets involved with.

Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision.

Your Mission:

Infinity Ward is seeking a talented and passionate Expert Engineer to oversee game systems development. The ideal candidate will have functioned as a generalist with industry experience in core engine architecture. The primary focus is at the systems and engine level, working with Designers, Animators, Artists and other Engineers to achieve results.

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Design and implement cutting edge core systems that either provide new functionality or improve the efficiency of our existing code base.
• Research areas of improvement; push the limits of what Call of Duty can accomplish.
• Collaborate with other engineers and content creators on technical design and feature roll out.
• Support memory budgeting, performance analysis and optimization work.
• Review the work of other engineers and provide mentorship.

Player Profile:

Requirements:

• 12+ years of systems or engine development experience.
• Contributed significantly to the development of one or more shipped games.
• Excellent debugging and performance analysis skills.
• Experience architecting and debugging threaded systems.
• Deep knowledge of C++ programming and practices.
• Excellent problem solving and analytics skills.
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently and efficiently under deadlines.

Pluses:

• Strong 3D math and algebra skills.
• Experience contributing code toward a bespoke internal game engine.
• Experience with asset pipeline, and associated runtime memory and streaming technology.
• Experience with game networking techniques.
• Experience with multi-platform development, including PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
• Working in and extending an established code base.

Our World:

Activision Blizzard, Inc. is one of the world's largest interactive entertainment companies and is home to franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being.

Rewards:

We provide a suite of benefits subject to eligibility requirements, including medical, dental, vision, health savings or health reimbursement accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) with Company match; tuition reimbursement; paid holidays, vacation and sick time; parental leave; mental health & wellbeing programs; fitness programs; and other voluntary benefit programs. If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns. Learn more at https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

Compensation:

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $121,500.00 - $224,880.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Specific offers will be based on experience, performance, and work location. Employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (not guaranteed).

Locations:

Available locations mentioned: Woodland Hills, California; Austin, Texas. Hiring in Los Angeles, CA (relocation required).