Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Take on complex online services and own their technical delivery.
- Drive full stack development for back-end services through to client-side integration.
- Develop a continuous integration and deployment pipeline for online services.
- Develop, teach and implement best practices for service development.
- Maintain strong relationships between the different disciplines.
- Lead by example, including demonstrating a willingness to give and receive feedback and collaborate with others to share techniques, ideas, and contribute to a positive working environment.
Player Profile
Minimum Requirements:
- BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience in designing, developing, and shipping online services at scale.
- Expert knowledge of C++, with relevant professional experience.
- Experience in core areas of online services development including distributed systems, containerization, and high availability.
- Professional experience developing client-side online functionality for AAA games.
- Demonstrable professional experience integrating platform APIs such as Xbox Live, PSN, and Steam for a shipped title.
- Strong leadership skills to lead a sub-discipline team.
- Demonstrable experience interacting with external APIs and services within a large and robust system.
- Experience working in all phases of game development, from feature design and implementation to bug-fixing.
- Experience developing and working with asynchronous systems.
- Experience developing and maintaining games within a live service environment.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), 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.
Infinity Ward is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
