Senior SW Engineer, Engine - World of Warcraft

Description

Blizzard Entertainment has an amazing opportunity for a senior engine programmer to join the fray on World of Warcraft. As a key contributor, you will be working with a team of engineers focused on the vision of improving World of Warcraft’s graphics and core technology. Our team is highly collaborative, and you’ll interface with designers, game programmers, and fellow engine programmers as you help develop and refine key engine systems. Review the requirements below and drop us a line if the prospect of bringing WoW to a whole new level speaks to your experience and skillset, and appeals to your passion and creativity.
 

Requirements

• Extensive experience with code and data optimization
• Experience in any of the following: shader and/or graphics effects programming, collision and physics, advanced scene management techniques, or low-level animation.
• Fluency in C / C++
• Strong mathematics skills, including proficiency with trigonometry and linear algebra
• A minimum of 5 years’ game programming experience
• A passion for video games

Pluses

• Computer science or related degree
• Experience with multi-threaded programming
• Experience working on a MMO or open-world game

Applicants must submit (i) a cover letter that describes why you are interested in working at Blizzard and what games you are currently playing. (ii) and a resume. Only submittals with cover letters will be considered.