Founded in 1996, Treyarch is an award-winning videogame studio, driven to create awesome games for the world to enjoy. It is an approach that has helped make the studio behind the Black Ops series an industry-leading developer. Call of Duty: Black Ops, Call of Duty: Black Ops II, Call of Duty: Black Ops III and the studios most recent release, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, have all gone on to break industry records. Additionally, Treyarch is the birthplace of fan favorite, Call of Dutys Zombies.
Working at Treyarch means having the opportunity to work on some of the biggest videogames in the industry, all within a culture that values individual talent and the teams that bring games to life. We provide our teams with the cutting-edge development tools needed to make their most ambitious plans a reality, allowing for rapid iteration and the ability to create the kinds of memorable gameplay moments that are ultimately shared by millions of fans around the world. We also embrace challenges, knowing that together, we can overcome anythingand hopefully inspire a few new game developers along the way.
Your Mission
A Specialist Engineer spearheads high profile, cutting-edge technical and non-technical initiatives. They serve as technical experts in their domains and are responsible for large area (or multiple major systems) of the game or engine. They work with the department management to review and audit processes, policies and suggest and effectuate improvements. A Specialist Engineer also participates and presents in external facing engagements and technical conferences.
Player Profile
- Spearhead high profile cutting-edge technical and non-technical initiatives
- Implement, debug and optimize systems in C/C++ and other languages
- Contribute to game architecture and technical designs
- Possess and exercise expert level domain-specific technical abilities
- Possess and exercise expert level debugging and optimization abilities
- Provide mentorship to less experienced engineers
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 8 years professional experience as an Engineer
- B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Shipped 5+ game titles
- Highly proficient in C/C++
- Strong ability to give and take direction, including driving technical vision
- Strong math aptitude
- Strong debugging skills with ability to work in a large existing codebase, learn new systems/concepts and implement them quickly and efficiently
Extra Points
- A passion for games
- Game knowledge and an understanding of the design principles behind games
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to work well in a fluid, changing environment as creative challenges evolve
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 innovate 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 - weve 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.
Treyarch 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.