We are looking for a talented temporary entry level engineer to work directly with other engineers and designers to implement and support systems that drive compelling multiplayer gameplay.
You will assist with gameplay features from start to finish, working on implementation, providing interfaces for design iteration, and addressing ongoing needs as they arise. The ideal candidate has strong technical and people skills and a keen understanding of multiplayer gameplay.
Player Profile
- Implement lightweight gameplay features and prototypes (such as new weapons, abilities, game modes, scoring mechanics, etc.) and plugin VFX, SFX and basic UI and HUD for those features.
- Spearhead the collaborative process with other designers, engineers, animators, artists, sound designers and production to ensure the success of these features. Identify and resolve bottlenecks and conflicts with other disciplines.
- Debug and optimizes proprietary script implementations.
- Setup, tune and trouble shoot gameplay related assets and data via our proprietary tools and editors. Expose tunable-s to system designers.
- Assist senior engineers and designers with daily tasks (such as checking protocols, testing, compiling notes and descriptions, resolving code/script conflicts)
- Routinely collect feedback from the development team and through playtesting.
- Demonstrate strong ability to prioritize and self-manage to meet deadlines.
- Be a positive influence on your team.
Minimum Requirements:
- Experience with C, C++, and non-visual scripting languages
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Excellent understanding of first-person combat and game mechanics
- A strong capacity for math, especially in its relationship to game development
- Knowledge of frameworks, tools, and APIs, including: Visual Studio & Perforce
- To be a proactive worker that excels in a team environment, is self-motivated, and egoless
- An absolute passion for playing and making video games
Extra Points:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Previous industry experience and/or cool personal projects.
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’ - 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.
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.
