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The minions of Hell are growing stronger...

Join us as we write the next chapter in the Diablo universe! Diablo Immortal, a Massively Multiplayer Action-RPG mobile game set in the world of Sanctuary, lets heroes slay demons anywhere, at any time. Come work with us, and together,we'llcreate something amazing. Our team of passionate developers is growing.

We are seeking aSenior Software Engineertooperateat the intersection of platform engineering, live operations, and large-scale game delivery,building systems that directlyimpactplayer experience, performance, and cost atglobalscale.

In this role, you willoperateas a domain expert across tooling, live operations, and platform integrations, acting as a technical owner for complex systems and driving solutions thatimpactmultiple teams. You will partner closely with internal Blizzard teams and external partners to ensure scalable, reliable integration between first- and third-party technologies, while improving how teams develop, ship, andoperatethe game.

This role offers a hybrid work week, with a mix of remote and onsite days, based out of our Irvine, CA studio. While hybrid is the standard arrangement, candidates may also choose to work onsite fulltime if preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve build, release, and deployment pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, CI/CD), driving automation and reliability within your domain.

• Support and enhance platform integration and distribution across mobile (Google Play / Apple) and PC (Battle.net), ensuring smooth releases at scale.

• Optimizedownload, patching, and build size efficiency (e.g., patching strategies, in-game delivery improvements).

• Design and build live service tools and dashboards to support monitoring, incident response, and operational visibility.

• Analyze and improve backend performance and infrastructure efficiency (e.g., scaling strategies, cost optimization), partnering with relevant teams.

• Drive technical direction and execution of technical roadmaps, translating product and engineering goals into actionable plans within your area.

• Partner with producers and cross-functional teams to improve workflows,deliverypipelines, and release processes.

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to design and implement scalable technical solutions.

• Ensure systems meet platform and regulatory requirements (e.g., privacy, compliance), surfacing risks and proposing solutions.

MinimumRequirements

• 8+years of experience in game development, platform engineering, or live services, witha track recordof owning and delivering large-scale systems in production.

• Proven ability to define technical direction and drive execution across multiple teams, including internal and external partners.

• Strongproficiencyin one or more languages such as JavaScript, Python, or C#.

• Experience with distributed systems, platform integrations, or large-scale backend architecture.

• Experience with CI/CD systems (e.g.,Jenkins) and release automation.

• Experience working with cloud infrastructure (AWS or GCP).

• Ability to independently drive large, ambiguous technical problems to completion.

• Demonstrated ability to balance tradeoffs across performance, scalability, cost, anddevelopmentvelocity.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills across engineering and non-engineering partners.

• Experience working in ambiguous environments, driving clarity, prioritization, and execution

Bonus Points

• Experience with cross-platform ecosystems (mobile + PC).

• Familiarity with Battle.net or similar platform technologies.

• Experienceoptimizinggame distribution, patching, or backend cost efficiency.

• Background working on MMOs or large-scale live service games.

Your Platform
Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which wasacquiredby 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, witha track recordthat includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net, Xbox, PlayStation, 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 thrivein order toconnect 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'vegot 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.
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend not to apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonableassistanceto individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

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