Job Title:

• Principal Engineer - Infinity Ward

Requisition ID:

• R025893

Job Description:

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. Some previous titles include: Call of Duty®: Ghosts, Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare and Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare II.

A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the most passionate and dedicated development teams in the industry. We maintain a relaxed, yet diligent, workplace environment and provide top-notch events and employee support.

Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision.

Hiring in Los Angeles, CA or Austin, Texas (Relocation required)

We are looking for a talented engineer with a passion for delivering robust solutions and an eye for best-in-class game design to join our team in Los Angeles or Austin.

As a Principal Engineer, you will work closely with Engineering teams to create and improve systems and features for various aspects of the game, mainly focused on systems that support teams building UI.

What you'll do:

• Design, write, debug, and improve systems and tools that primarily support UI/UX development
• Build roadmaps for improving the architecture and drive them to completion
• Work in C/C++, Python, Lua and other languages
• Work closely with peers across the franchise
• Collaborate with UI/UX Artists and Designers
• Contribute to game architecture, technical designs, and postmortems
• Perform data and code analysis to identify improvement opportunities
• Provide mentorship to other engineers

Requirements:

• 15+ years of development experience
• Passion for delivering quality products
• Proficiency in C/C++
• Advanced knowledge of algorithms and data structures
• Advanced optimization and debugging skills
• Game development experience

Pluses:

• Proficiency with C#, Python, Lua
• Experience with hosting scripting environments, specifically with regards to VM interop
• Console development experience (Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo)
• Experience working with large teams distributed across the globe

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 strive for an inclusive culture and provide a suite of benefits promoting physical, emotional and financial well-being.

Rewards and Benefits:

Subject to eligibility, the Company offers benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare and dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and other voluntary benefits
• Relocation assistance may be available if the Company requires you to move for the job

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

Compensation:

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $167,500.00 - $309,876.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Specific range and offer will be based on factors including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Employees in this role may also be eligible for incentive compensation (not guaranteed).

Activision Blizzard is an Equal Opportunity Employer.