Senior Gameplay Engineer, Missions

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Job Title:

Senior Gameplay Engineer, Missions

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R027632

Job Description:

Your Mission

At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling, we create immersive universes and iconic characters that are beloved across platforms, borders, and generations.

We are looking for a Senior Gameplay Engineer, Missions to help craft a new, unannounced game for Blizzard. As a key member of the development team, you will be responsible for delivering gameplay systems that support high-quality mission experiences in collaboration with Design, Art, and Production. You are comfortable operating in a dynamic environment, navigating fluid deadlines and changing priorities with purpose.

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.

Responsibilities

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

* Design, implement, and maintain gameplay systems that support mission-based experiences.

* Collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to deliver engaging and responsive gameplay features.

* Develop scalable systems that support mission scripting, logic, and player interactions.

* Optimize gameplay systems for performance, reliability, and maintainability across platforms.

* Identify technical risks and drive solutions to complex gameplay challenges.

* Partner with cross-disciplinary teams to align on priorities, requirements, and delivery timelines.

* Contribute to tools and workflows that improve iteration speed and development efficiency.

* Mentor engineers and support knowledge sharing across the team.

* Communicate technical direction, tradeoffs, and status updates to stakeholders and leadership.

Minimum Requirements

Experience

* 8+ years of professional experience in game development with a focus on gameplay engineering.

* Experience contributing to shipped titles with mission-based or gameplay system features.

* Demonstrated experience collaborating across Design, Art, and Production in a cross-functional environment.

* Experience developing gameplay systems in a AAA game engine.

* Experience owning features or systems from concept through implementation and iteration.

Knowledge & Skills

* Strong proficiency in C++ or other game programming languages.

* Understanding of gameplay system architecture, mission scripting, and event-driven systems.

* Experience optimizing gameplay systems for performance across PC, Xbox, and Play Station.

* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges.

* Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines.

* Experience working with debugging, profiling, and development tools.

Key Attributes

* A collaborative, team-oriented approach to game development.

* A proactive mindset with strong ownership and accountability.

* The ability to operate independently and drive solutions in ambiguous situations.

* A passion for creating engaging gameplay experiences for players.

Extra Points

* Experience building mission or quest systems in a large-scale game environment.

* Familiarity with Blizzard-style gameplay polish and player experience expectations.

* Experience contributing to live game updates or post-launch content.

* Passion for Blizzard games and understanding of player expectations.

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and Star Craft, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards.

Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via , Xbox, Play Station, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., 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…