Senior Gameplay Engineer, Missions

Senior Gameplay Engineer, Missions

Requisition : R027632

At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. 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. The role is a hybrid work position with some work on-site in Irvine, CA and some work from home.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, supplemental life & disability, legal service, , rental insurance and other voluntary benefit programs
• Relocation assistance if required

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $ – $ Annual. Compensation may vary based on experience, performance and location. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed and is negotiable.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.