Blizzard Entertainment
Senior Software Engineer, UI Technologies | Diablo IV | Irvine & Albany
Blizzard Entertainment, Irvine, California, United States, 92620
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer, UI Technologies | Diablo IV | Irvine & Albany
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.Requisition ID: R022736Job Description: Do you have a passion for User Interface technologies and User Experiences? Would you like to join the Diablo 4 Engine Team and help make an incredible UI framework for our developers?As a specialist engineer in User Interface (UI) technologies, you will play a key role in shaping the visual and interactive aspects of our games. You will collaborate closely with game designers, artists, and other engineers to implement intuitive, responsive, and performant UI Engine features. Your expertise in UI development will be instrumental in driving cutting-edge interfaces across various gaming platforms.The Engine team helps bring Diablo to life by owning foundational technology such as UI/UX, Accessibility, Console Platforms, Animation, VFX, and Physics.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, or Albany, NY.Responsibilities:
Design and implement new engine features and capabilities with a focus on UI/UXCollaborate with cross-functional teams to translate conceptual UI/UX designs into interactive and visually appealing interfacesProvide expertise and mentorship to both your leads and junior engineers on your teamWork side by side with QA, feature developers, design, and production to identify and mitigate risk areasStay updated on emerging trends and technologies in UI/UX design and gaming industry best practices, and actively contribute to the continuous improvement of our development workflows and codebaseRequirements:
At least 5 Years of prior UI framework engineering experienceFamiliarity with industry-known UI technologies and paradigms such as Layout Systems, WPF and XAML, DataBinding, Input Routing, Font Handling, and RenderingAbility to communicate effectively with developers of all disciplines and technical skill levelsProficiency with C++Bonus:
Familiarity with C#Strong Math skillsExperience developing for, and optimizing, console platformsShipped at least one AAA game title in a similar roleA degree in computer science or a related fieldRewards: We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matchingPaid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leaveMental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and othersIf the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistanceEligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part-time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $101,000.00 - $186,754.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.
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Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.Requisition ID: R022736Job Description: Do you have a passion for User Interface technologies and User Experiences? Would you like to join the Diablo 4 Engine Team and help make an incredible UI framework for our developers?As a specialist engineer in User Interface (UI) technologies, you will play a key role in shaping the visual and interactive aspects of our games. You will collaborate closely with game designers, artists, and other engineers to implement intuitive, responsive, and performant UI Engine features. Your expertise in UI development will be instrumental in driving cutting-edge interfaces across various gaming platforms.The Engine team helps bring Diablo to life by owning foundational technology such as UI/UX, Accessibility, Console Platforms, Animation, VFX, and Physics.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, or Albany, NY.Responsibilities:
Design and implement new engine features and capabilities with a focus on UI/UXCollaborate with cross-functional teams to translate conceptual UI/UX designs into interactive and visually appealing interfacesProvide expertise and mentorship to both your leads and junior engineers on your teamWork side by side with QA, feature developers, design, and production to identify and mitigate risk areasStay updated on emerging trends and technologies in UI/UX design and gaming industry best practices, and actively contribute to the continuous improvement of our development workflows and codebaseRequirements:
At least 5 Years of prior UI framework engineering experienceFamiliarity with industry-known UI technologies and paradigms such as Layout Systems, WPF and XAML, DataBinding, Input Routing, Font Handling, and RenderingAbility to communicate effectively with developers of all disciplines and technical skill levelsProficiency with C++Bonus:
Familiarity with C#Strong Math skillsExperience developing for, and optimizing, console platformsShipped at least one AAA game title in a similar roleA degree in computer science or a related fieldRewards: We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matchingPaid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leaveMental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and othersIf the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistanceEligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part-time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $101,000.00 - $186,754.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.
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