Great Games Start with Great
People!
This is a significant time in our company’s history – and
one of the most exciting times to join us!
Activision Blizzard, headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, is the premier worldwide publisher of
interactive entertainment software. Activision Blizzard’s portfolio includes
such best-selling video game franchises as Activision Publishing’s Call of
Duty, Spider-Man, X-Men, James Bond, and Transformers, in addition to Blizzard
Entertainment’s StarCraft, Diablo, Warcraft and the #1 subscription based
massively multi-player online role-playing game, World of Warcraft. Activision
Blizzard is the umbrella organization over Activision Publishing and Blizzard
Entertainment, providing corporate shared services, such as Legal, HR, Finance,
IT, Accounting, Facilities and Sales.
High
Moon Studios, part of Activision Blizzard, is working on a high-profile game. Based
in Carlsbad, we
offer a creative and challenging environment that fosters collaboration,
mentorship and camaraderie. We're dedicated to making successful high quality
games, and we are
looking for outstanding individuals to join our talented
team.
ASSOCIATE
PROGRAMMER (Engine/Rendering)
High Moon
Studios is looking for an Associate Engine Programmer to work on a high-profile game with our stellar team of developers. The individual must be passionate about
making great games, a strong problem solver and an effective communicator.
What We Need You Do
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Work with artists and designers to best utilize the
current technology
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Support technology team in order to work at peak
efficiency
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Provide technical solutions and deliver clear, tested and
efficient code for various elements of the game
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Anticipate, identify and articulate problem areas and
develop preventative solutions
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Solve complex problems in resourceful and effective
ways
What We Need You To Have
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Knowledge of
rendering techniques
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Excellent 3D math background
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Understanding of several of the following areas:
Animation & AI techniques, interface design practices, effects, online,
physics, rendering, vehicle, portability, extensibility and testability.
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Demonstrated proficiency in
C/C++
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Thorough understanding of common data structures and
algorithmic solutions
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Thorough knowledge of software design practices including
modular architecture, event-driven architecture, software design patterns and
object-oriented design
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Ability to work with internal and externally developed
code
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Ability to write clean, readable, portable, reliable and
optimized code
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Strong passion for video
games
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BS
Computer Science
Skills We Like To See
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Strong problem solving and trouble-shooting
skills
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Imagination to envision and devise new approaches, concepts,
models, designs and processes
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Excellent verbal and written communication
skills
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Continuous learner
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Ability to
adapt to change
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Strong organizational skills
Activision Blizzard and
its affiliated companies is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative
action employer.