Weekend Blizzard Game Testing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

• Create, implement, and tune character classes, abilities, and traits to ensure they are fun, balanced, and engaging.

• Work closely with designers, programmers, and artists to integrate classes and features seamlessly into the game.

• Thoroughly test your work toidentifyand fix bugs, balance issues, and other problems.

• Find innovative solutions to design challenges, ensuring the gameremainsfun and accessible.

• Analyze player behavior and feedback to make informed decisions about class design and balance.

• Operate with a high degree of autonomy when executing assigned features, efficiently managing daytoday tasks while aligning closely with design leadership.

• Utilize tools like Excel for data analysis and balancing, andpossibly scriptinglanguages for implementing and testing features.

• Demonstrate initiative and strong problemsolving skills when addressing design and balance challenges.

MinimumRequirements

• 8+ years of experience as a designer in the game industry.

• Strong technical foundation in gameplay systems, balance, and iterative development.

• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills for evaluating systems, interpreting player behavior, anditerating ondesign.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong senseof what makes a fun and compelling experience for classes and systems.

• Familiarity with scripting languages anda strong foundationin math.

Bonus Points

• Strong understanding of ARPG gameplay systems, including character builds, itemization, and endgame progression; familiarity with Diablo is a plus.

• Experience contributing to live game updates or seasonal content.

• Comfort using proprietary tools.

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,technologyand entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crushand 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,emotionaland financial well-being for 'Every World' -we'vegot our employees covered!

Thevideogameindustry 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 usdecide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not 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.