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via Blizzard Careers - Blizzard Entertainment
posted_at: 4 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Team Name:
World of Warcraft
...
Job Title:
Associate VFX Artist - World of Warcraft
Requisition ID:
R007632
Job Description:
A VFX Artist on World of Warcraft creates explosions, spell casts, ambient world effect and larger world destruction animations. You will be the bridge between art and design communicating gameplay ideas to the player all while creating a compelling visual storytelling experience. A VFX Artist on the team should be swift
Team Name:
World of Warcraft
...
Job Title:
Associate VFX Artist - World of Warcraft
Requisition ID:
R007632
Job Description:
A VFX Artist on World of Warcraft creates explosions, spell casts, ambient world effect and larger world destruction animations. You will be the bridge between art and design communicating gameplay ideas to the player all while creating a compelling visual storytelling experience. A VFX Artist on the team should be swift and efficient along with having a skull full of great ideas.
DAY TO DAY TASKS
• Create spells, creature attacks, explosions and more VFX animations in the World of Warcraft VFX style
• Strong hand painted texturing skill that fits within the larger world
• Ability to prototype and create block-out VFX
• Enthusiasm for working closely with other Artists
• Communicate with Production, Design, and other departments
YOUR BACKGROUND
• Some level of experience developing particle systems and geometry based visual effects
• Background in animation with an eye for timing is a plus
• Understand real-time game development needs
• Self-driven, passionate, creative problem solver, and a great team first attitude
• Ability to explore a wide variety of ideas that push the World of Warcraft style
SEND US
• Resume
• A demo reel link
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification in the job posting. At Activision Blizzard we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, so we strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t believe you meet every single qualification outlined. We also do our best to ensure all applications received are responded to.
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We’ve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!
Blizzard Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
• 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, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $24.04 - $44.47 Hourly. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed Show more details...
World of Warcraft
...
Job Title:
Associate VFX Artist - World of Warcraft
Requisition ID:
R007632
Job Description:
A VFX Artist on World of Warcraft creates explosions, spell casts, ambient world effect and larger world destruction animations. You will be the bridge between art and design communicating gameplay ideas to the player all while creating a compelling visual storytelling experience. A VFX Artist on the team should be swift and efficient along with having a skull full of great ideas.
DAY TO DAY TASKS
• Create spells, creature attacks, explosions and more VFX animations in the World of Warcraft VFX style
• Strong hand painted texturing skill that fits within the larger world
• Ability to prototype and create block-out VFX
• Enthusiasm for working closely with other Artists
• Communicate with Production, Design, and other departments
YOUR BACKGROUND
• Some level of experience developing particle systems and geometry based visual effects
• Background in animation with an eye for timing is a plus
• Understand real-time game development needs
• Self-driven, passionate, creative problem solver, and a great team first attitude
• Ability to explore a wide variety of ideas that push the World of Warcraft style
SEND US
• Resume
• A demo reel link
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification in the job posting. At Activision Blizzard we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, so we strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t believe you meet every single qualification outlined. We also do our best to ensure all applications received are responded to.
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We’ve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!
Blizzard Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
• 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, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $24.04 - $44.47 Hourly. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed Show more details...
via Blizzard Careers - Blizzard Entertainment
schedule_type: Full-time
Team Name:
World of Warcraft
...
Job Title:
Senior Product Manager Classic, WOW
Requisition ID:
R018346
Job Description:
Blizzard Entertainment is a community of 4,000 global employees passionate about gaming, entertainment, and the technology that drives our player experience.
We are on a quest to find a legendary Senior Product Manager who is an expert in their craft to be a steward of Classic World of Warcraft. The ideal candidate is a problem
Team Name:
World of Warcraft
...
Job Title:
Senior Product Manager Classic, WOW
Requisition ID:
R018346
Job Description:
Blizzard Entertainment is a community of 4,000 global employees passionate about gaming, entertainment, and the technology that drives our player experience.
We are on a quest to find a legendary Senior Product Manager who is an expert in their craft to be a steward of Classic World of Warcraft. The ideal candidate is a problem solver and with outstanding communication skills, validated experience in the gaming industry, and a solid track record of supporting AAA products. Importantly, they will have a deep understanding of and appreciation for our players because they are a player themselves.
Covid-19 Hiring Update:
We’ve transitioned to a work-from-home model, and we’re continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We understand each person’s circumstances may be unique, and will work with you to explore possible interim options.
Location Fixed:
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, California.
Responsibilities
• Alongside the Classic leadership team, define the future of the Classic product (#whichchanges?)
• Become a guide on our Classic players: their difficulties, needs, and wants
• Develop a multidisciplinary product release strategy that prioritizes player engagement and retention
• Develop product strategy for alternative game modes (e.g., Season of Mastery)
• Lead all aspects of management of Value Added Services and MTX as appropriate
• Partner actively with regional teams to understand market specifics, regional asks, and player desires
• As needed, flex to support product decisions across both games
• Monitor and escalate potential issues and share performance data with development team, publishing, and commercial leads
• Translate strategy into a set of clear measurable objectives tied to franchise goals, and demonstrate how initiatives impact key business metrics
Recommended Gear
• A minimum of 4+ years of experience in a business, strategy or analytics role supporting technical or digital entertainment products
• Deep understanding of the distinctions between Classic WoW and the modern game
• Experience distilling large amounts of data to draw actionable business insight, including segmentation approaches, multivariate testing and experimentation
• Experience communicating and defending analytical insights to executive-level audiences to inform decision making
• Strong project management skills and a self-starter approach to delivering results
• Proven ability to work well in a team environment, managing complex projects with diverse teams. Specifically, experience working closely with creative/development teams and knowledge of game development processes is valuable in the role
• MBA or a relevant graduate-level degree providing expertise on business operations topics is preferred
Required Application Materials
• Resume
• Cover Letter which should include:
• Why are you interested in working on World of Warcraft
• What games are you currently playing
• **Only Resumes with Cover Letters will be considered.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work/life balance. We’ve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
• 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, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $105,120.00 - $194,400.00 Annual. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed Show more details...
World of Warcraft
...
Job Title:
Senior Product Manager Classic, WOW
Requisition ID:
R018346
Job Description:
Blizzard Entertainment is a community of 4,000 global employees passionate about gaming, entertainment, and the technology that drives our player experience.
We are on a quest to find a legendary Senior Product Manager who is an expert in their craft to be a steward of Classic World of Warcraft. The ideal candidate is a problem solver and with outstanding communication skills, validated experience in the gaming industry, and a solid track record of supporting AAA products. Importantly, they will have a deep understanding of and appreciation for our players because they are a player themselves.
Covid-19 Hiring Update:
We’ve transitioned to a work-from-home model, and we’re continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We understand each person’s circumstances may be unique, and will work with you to explore possible interim options.
Location Fixed:
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, California.
Responsibilities
• Alongside the Classic leadership team, define the future of the Classic product (#whichchanges?)
• Become a guide on our Classic players: their difficulties, needs, and wants
• Develop a multidisciplinary product release strategy that prioritizes player engagement and retention
• Develop product strategy for alternative game modes (e.g., Season of Mastery)
• Lead all aspects of management of Value Added Services and MTX as appropriate
• Partner actively with regional teams to understand market specifics, regional asks, and player desires
• As needed, flex to support product decisions across both games
• Monitor and escalate potential issues and share performance data with development team, publishing, and commercial leads
• Translate strategy into a set of clear measurable objectives tied to franchise goals, and demonstrate how initiatives impact key business metrics
Recommended Gear
• A minimum of 4+ years of experience in a business, strategy or analytics role supporting technical or digital entertainment products
• Deep understanding of the distinctions between Classic WoW and the modern game
• Experience distilling large amounts of data to draw actionable business insight, including segmentation approaches, multivariate testing and experimentation
• Experience communicating and defending analytical insights to executive-level audiences to inform decision making
• Strong project management skills and a self-starter approach to delivering results
• Proven ability to work well in a team environment, managing complex projects with diverse teams. Specifically, experience working closely with creative/development teams and knowledge of game development processes is valuable in the role
• MBA or a relevant graduate-level degree providing expertise on business operations topics is preferred
Required Application Materials
• Resume
• Cover Letter which should include:
• Why are you interested in working on World of Warcraft
• What games are you currently playing
• **Only Resumes with Cover Letters will be considered.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work/life balance. We’ve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
• 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, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $105,120.00 - $194,400.00 Annual. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed Show more details...
via Blizzard Careers - Blizzard Entertainment
posted_at: 5 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Team Name:
Quality Assurance
...
Job Title:
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), World of Warcraft
Requisition ID:
R019712
Job Description:
The concept of “Blizzard polish,” that is, the infinite care and loving detail put into every aspect of our games, is something we take seriously and pride ourselves on delivering to our players. Are you passionate about creating technical solutions and new tools which will be used to enhance game
Team Name:
Quality Assurance
...
Job Title:
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), World of Warcraft
Requisition ID:
R019712
Job Description:
The concept of “Blizzard polish,” that is, the infinite care and loving detail put into every aspect of our games, is something we take seriously and pride ourselves on delivering to our players. Are you passionate about creating technical solutions and new tools which will be used to enhance game development? In this role you will be coordinating across disciplines with quality assurance analysts, designers, engineers, and artists. This will require outstanding people skills, excellent communication skills, and demonstrated programming experience (in the personal, educational, or professional arena). Additionally, the ideal candidate will have knowledge of World of Warcraft and a longstanding passion for playing games, improving quality and the player experience.
Blizzard QA is a close-knit team; we care about iteration, problem-solving, and succeeding as a group. We genuinely love what we do for a living and expect the same from everyone who joins us. If your career is ready for its next great challenge, get in touch and let’s get to work!
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA or Austin, TX.
Responsibilities
• Collaborate with Blizzard teams to develop test plans, understand risk-based testing, and establish quality goals
• Analyze test and development workflows and collaborate with individuals and teams to maximize advantages of using newly developed and existing technology
• Complete software development tasks to deliver technical solutions (frameworks, tests, API hooks, tools) increasing test effectiveness and coverage, while reducing cost of test execution
• Implement metrics, analyze test data and results to identify patterns, report on risk status to development partners and influence software quality
• Contribute to team's planning efforts and share knowledge within the team and across Blizzard
Requirements
• 4+ years of experience as a Tester, QA Engineer, SDET or similar role with focus on quality
• 2+ years software engineering experience in a professional environment
• Fluency with C# and Python.
• Excellent communication and ability to confidently collaborate with senior dev engineers on technical topics and features
• Commitment to quality and sustainable software development
• Experience working with databases
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Pluses
• Experience with game development, modding, add-on/plugin development and productivity automation
• Experience working within a large multi-lingual codebase
• Experience in developing tools
• Experience with multiple languages such as Python and Lua
• Passion for Blizzard’s line of products and services
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We’ve worked hard to champion an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed.
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 under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to 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 discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
• 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, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $77,500.00 - $143,376.00 Annual. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed Show more details...
Quality Assurance
...
Job Title:
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), World of Warcraft
Requisition ID:
R019712
Job Description:
The concept of “Blizzard polish,” that is, the infinite care and loving detail put into every aspect of our games, is something we take seriously and pride ourselves on delivering to our players. Are you passionate about creating technical solutions and new tools which will be used to enhance game development? In this role you will be coordinating across disciplines with quality assurance analysts, designers, engineers, and artists. This will require outstanding people skills, excellent communication skills, and demonstrated programming experience (in the personal, educational, or professional arena). Additionally, the ideal candidate will have knowledge of World of Warcraft and a longstanding passion for playing games, improving quality and the player experience.
Blizzard QA is a close-knit team; we care about iteration, problem-solving, and succeeding as a group. We genuinely love what we do for a living and expect the same from everyone who joins us. If your career is ready for its next great challenge, get in touch and let’s get to work!
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA or Austin, TX.
Responsibilities
• Collaborate with Blizzard teams to develop test plans, understand risk-based testing, and establish quality goals
• Analyze test and development workflows and collaborate with individuals and teams to maximize advantages of using newly developed and existing technology
• Complete software development tasks to deliver technical solutions (frameworks, tests, API hooks, tools) increasing test effectiveness and coverage, while reducing cost of test execution
• Implement metrics, analyze test data and results to identify patterns, report on risk status to development partners and influence software quality
• Contribute to team's planning efforts and share knowledge within the team and across Blizzard
Requirements
• 4+ years of experience as a Tester, QA Engineer, SDET or similar role with focus on quality
• 2+ years software engineering experience in a professional environment
• Fluency with C# and Python.
• Excellent communication and ability to confidently collaborate with senior dev engineers on technical topics and features
• Commitment to quality and sustainable software development
• Experience working with databases
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Pluses
• Experience with game development, modding, add-on/plugin development and productivity automation
• Experience working within a large multi-lingual codebase
• Experience in developing tools
• Experience with multiple languages such as Python and Lua
• Passion for Blizzard’s line of products and services
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We’ve worked hard to champion an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed.
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 under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to 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 discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
• 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, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $77,500.00 - $143,376.00 Annual. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed Show more details...
via Blizzard Careers - Blizzard Entertainment
posted_at: 7 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Team Name:
World of Warcraft
...
Job Title:
Senior World Builder, World of Warcraft | Irvine, CA
Requisition ID:
R013540
Job Description:
The World of Warcraft team is seeking a talented and passionate individual for our World Building team. You will collaborate with the Art and Design disciplines to build our highly immersive and beautiful world that is enjoyed by millions of players every day. You will participate in the creation of all types
Team Name:
World of Warcraft
...
Job Title:
Senior World Builder, World of Warcraft | Irvine, CA
Requisition ID:
R013540
Job Description:
The World of Warcraft team is seeking a talented and passionate individual for our World Building team. You will collaborate with the Art and Design disciplines to build our highly immersive and beautiful world that is enjoyed by millions of players every day. You will participate in the creation of all types of spaces, ranging from exterior zones, dungeons, raids, arenas, battlegrounds and more, frequently owning the process from start to completion. Your thorough understanding of world building, artistic composition, and boundless creativity are integral to supporting the player experience and telling the visual stories of the world...of Warcraft!
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine. CA.
What you will do…
• Collaborate with World Artists and Quest Designers to create our beautiful world with your environmental composition, terrain sculpting, and asset placement skills.
• Design and build engaging gameplay spaces that successfully support WoW level flow & navigation, visual storytelling, and questing experiences.
• Work collaboratively within the team and with other disciplines to encourage playtesting and feedback and rapidly iterate.
• Embrace Blizzard's core value of "Every voice matters," contributing to a safe space for collaboration, communication, and creativity across all disciplines and departments.
• Optimize your content so it can be enjoyed by as many players as possible.
• Assist in mentoring junior designers.
• Participate in and contribute to a culture of inclusion and diversity.
To succeed, you must have…
• Experience building and iterating on multiplayer game levels.
• Demonstrated creation of outdoor world spaces, including composition, terrain sculpting, painting, and detailed visual storytelling through asset placement.
• Excellent understanding of how to design and layout open world games and what makes World of Warcraft unique.
• Ability to self-manage.
We are also interested in hearing stories you may have about…
• Experience working on MMOs or open world games.
• Experience with WoW.
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 under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work/life balance. We’ve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunities for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences ever. Join us!
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
• 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, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 Annual. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed Show more details...
World of Warcraft
...
Job Title:
Senior World Builder, World of Warcraft | Irvine, CA
Requisition ID:
R013540
Job Description:
The World of Warcraft team is seeking a talented and passionate individual for our World Building team. You will collaborate with the Art and Design disciplines to build our highly immersive and beautiful world that is enjoyed by millions of players every day. You will participate in the creation of all types of spaces, ranging from exterior zones, dungeons, raids, arenas, battlegrounds and more, frequently owning the process from start to completion. Your thorough understanding of world building, artistic composition, and boundless creativity are integral to supporting the player experience and telling the visual stories of the world...of Warcraft!
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine. CA.
What you will do…
• Collaborate with World Artists and Quest Designers to create our beautiful world with your environmental composition, terrain sculpting, and asset placement skills.
• Design and build engaging gameplay spaces that successfully support WoW level flow & navigation, visual storytelling, and questing experiences.
• Work collaboratively within the team and with other disciplines to encourage playtesting and feedback and rapidly iterate.
• Embrace Blizzard's core value of "Every voice matters," contributing to a safe space for collaboration, communication, and creativity across all disciplines and departments.
• Optimize your content so it can be enjoyed by as many players as possible.
• Assist in mentoring junior designers.
• Participate in and contribute to a culture of inclusion and diversity.
To succeed, you must have…
• Experience building and iterating on multiplayer game levels.
• Demonstrated creation of outdoor world spaces, including composition, terrain sculpting, painting, and detailed visual storytelling through asset placement.
• Excellent understanding of how to design and layout open world games and what makes World of Warcraft unique.
• Ability to self-manage.
We are also interested in hearing stories you may have about…
• Experience working on MMOs or open world games.
• Experience with WoW.
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 under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work/life balance. We’ve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunities for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences ever. Join us!
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
• 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, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 Annual. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed Show more details...
via Hitmarker
posted_at: 3 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 117K–216K a year
We are looking for a well-rounded lead game designer to provide project vision and leadership that will help shape the future of Azeroth. Are you passionate about World of Warcraft and excited to explore the potential of bringing the game to new audiences? Are you happiest when collaborating with diverse groups to solve problems in pursuit of a magical player experience?
As a Senior Lead World... Designer, you will be a critical part of creative
We are looking for a well-rounded lead game designer to provide project vision and leadership that will help shape the future of Azeroth. Are you passionate about World of Warcraft and excited to explore the potential of bringing the game to new audiences? Are you happiest when collaborating with diverse groups to solve problems in pursuit of a magical player experience?
As a Senior Lead World... Designer, you will be a critical part of creative leadership that is expected to lead and direct design sub teams in the creation of the World of World of Warcraft and the experiences within. You are responsible for guiding the direction, implementation plans, and details of a variety of end-to-end game experiences that will become the best they can be through defined scope, iteration, thoughtfulness, cooperation, and feedback.
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.
Responsibilities
• Motivate, support, and mentor designers to achieve AAA design and execution for players on a regular cadence
• Be a force of encouragement and positivity, ensure the team’s work is planned and achievable by guiding appropriately, adjusting scope and ambition, seeking improvements, and chasing solutions for success
• Communicate and collaborate with other teams on taking new or reimagined gameplay or systems to a whole new level for players
• Document and plan execution of designs
• Solicit and openly embrace feedback and direction
• Promote, contribute to, and participate in our culture of inclusion and diversity
Requirements
• A deep understanding of World of Warcraft and the principles that make the game special
• Senior or lead design experience on a shipped product or equivalent, like expansions
• Someone who has creatively owned complete implementations from concept to delivery
• Technical, creative, and broad design experience to confidently lead, mentor, and guide designers in many areas
• Background in creating worlds for open games and populating them with engaging experiences.
• Thoughtful and compassionate with your teammates, their careers, growth and overall wellbeing and happiness
• Appreciate the incredible value of diversity as we deliver for gamers worldwide
• Passion for playing and making games!
Pluses
• Experience working on shared world and social games
• Leadership experience
• Experience working in triple AAA development from concept to live operations
Required application materials
• Resume
• Cover Letter which must include:
• Why you are interested in working at Blizzard
• Your experience with World of Warcraft
• What games you are currently playing
Blizzard Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis prot
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 under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
We are a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer competitive benefits and strive for a healthy work / life balance. We foster a deeply collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything, and we are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences… ever. Join us!
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
• 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, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $116,800.00 - $216,000.00 Annual. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed Show more details...
As a Senior Lead World... Designer, you will be a critical part of creative leadership that is expected to lead and direct design sub teams in the creation of the World of World of Warcraft and the experiences within. You are responsible for guiding the direction, implementation plans, and details of a variety of end-to-end game experiences that will become the best they can be through defined scope, iteration, thoughtfulness, cooperation, and feedback.
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.
Responsibilities
• Motivate, support, and mentor designers to achieve AAA design and execution for players on a regular cadence
• Be a force of encouragement and positivity, ensure the team’s work is planned and achievable by guiding appropriately, adjusting scope and ambition, seeking improvements, and chasing solutions for success
• Communicate and collaborate with other teams on taking new or reimagined gameplay or systems to a whole new level for players
• Document and plan execution of designs
• Solicit and openly embrace feedback and direction
• Promote, contribute to, and participate in our culture of inclusion and diversity
Requirements
• A deep understanding of World of Warcraft and the principles that make the game special
• Senior or lead design experience on a shipped product or equivalent, like expansions
• Someone who has creatively owned complete implementations from concept to delivery
• Technical, creative, and broad design experience to confidently lead, mentor, and guide designers in many areas
• Background in creating worlds for open games and populating them with engaging experiences.
• Thoughtful and compassionate with your teammates, their careers, growth and overall wellbeing and happiness
• Appreciate the incredible value of diversity as we deliver for gamers worldwide
• Passion for playing and making games!
Pluses
• Experience working on shared world and social games
• Leadership experience
• Experience working in triple AAA development from concept to live operations
Required application materials
• Resume
• Cover Letter which must include:
• Why you are interested in working at Blizzard
• Your experience with World of Warcraft
• What games you are currently playing
Blizzard Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis prot
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 under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
We are a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer competitive benefits and strive for a healthy work / life balance. We foster a deeply collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything, and we are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences… ever. Join us!
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
• 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, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $116,800.00 - $216,000.00 Annual. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed Show more details...
via Hitmarker
posted_at: 3 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 16.62–30.77 an hour
The concept of “Blizzard polish,” that is, the infinite care and loving detail put into every aspect of our games, is something we take seriously and pride ourselves on delivering to our players. It’s a responsibility shared across the company – and its undisputed heart and soul is Blizzard QA. We’re searching for like-minded folks with a passion for QA to help us continue to deliver... unforgettable gaming experiences for years to come.
The concept of “Blizzard polish,” that is, the infinite care and loving detail put into every aspect of our games, is something we take seriously and pride ourselves on delivering to our players. It’s a responsibility shared across the company – and its undisputed heart and soul is Blizzard QA. We’re searching for like-minded folks with a passion for QA to help us continue to deliver... unforgettable gaming experiences for years to come. Blizzard QA is a close-knit team; we care about iteration, problem solving, and succeeding as a group. We genuinely love what we do for a living, and expect the same from everyone who joins us! If your career is ready for its next great challenge, get in touch and let’s get to work!
About the job
Creating epic Blizzard gaming experiences like defeating Sylvanas in Shadowlands or climbing the Hearthstone ladder to Legendary comes after dedicated teams spend thousands of hours perfecting the final products. We’re looking for a Test Analyst who is interested in leveling up their QA skillset and becoming part of a high-performing team. The ideal candidate should have experience playing World of Warcraft and a passion for gaming.
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA or Austin, TX.
Responsibilities
• Deliver test design, test execution, test library maintenance, and test closure results through both manual and automated Grey-box test approaches
• Develop test plans with a strategic selection of test methodologies, including but not limited to data validation, regression testing, integration testing, and performance/load testing
• Partner with other developers in the creation of requirements so that they can be effectively tested
• Responsible for adhering to department SLAs within project management (i.e. JIRA) and test related tools (i.e. TestRail)
• Client and Mobile testing across multiple devices
• Ensure deployment stability across all environments
• Research, recommend, and adopt tools as needed with the goal of increasing test coverage through automation
• Use appropriate measures and KPIs to validate and report on software quality
• Be a creative thinker who can quickly and thoroughly identify and test for ‘edge cases’ outside of expected functionality
• Help others develop appropriate knowledge and skills through training and constructive feedback
• Represent Blizzard through public-facing quality assurance activities
• Advocate of the user experience through delivery of qualitative reporting
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (or ~3 years of equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 3 years’ experience in software testing
• Thorough understanding of SDLC, specifically QA processes in agile and waterfall development environments
• Proven ability to analyze, interpret, and action on data sets and complex workflows
• Experience with payment and account login flows
• ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) or equivalent
• Experience with game engines, content and asset editors, and shared technologies
• Experience with JIRA
• Experience with SQL and databases
• Ability to be flexible in balancing work requiring team cooperation and executing projects autonomously
• Passion for games and software quality
Pluses
• Coding Knowledge: XML / HTML, JavaScript, Python, Java, C / C++ / C#, SQL
• Mobile testing experience
• High-level of gaming knowledge and/or skill
• Passion for Blizzard’s line of products and services
• Knowledge around RabbitMQ or API Gateway
“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 under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.”
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We’ve worked hard to champion an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to 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 discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
• 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, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $16.62 - $30.77 Hourly. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed Show more details...
About the job
Creating epic Blizzard gaming experiences like defeating Sylvanas in Shadowlands or climbing the Hearthstone ladder to Legendary comes after dedicated teams spend thousands of hours perfecting the final products. We’re looking for a Test Analyst who is interested in leveling up their QA skillset and becoming part of a high-performing team. The ideal candidate should have experience playing World of Warcraft and a passion for gaming.
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA or Austin, TX.
Responsibilities
• Deliver test design, test execution, test library maintenance, and test closure results through both manual and automated Grey-box test approaches
• Develop test plans with a strategic selection of test methodologies, including but not limited to data validation, regression testing, integration testing, and performance/load testing
• Partner with other developers in the creation of requirements so that they can be effectively tested
• Responsible for adhering to department SLAs within project management (i.e. JIRA) and test related tools (i.e. TestRail)
• Client and Mobile testing across multiple devices
• Ensure deployment stability across all environments
• Research, recommend, and adopt tools as needed with the goal of increasing test coverage through automation
• Use appropriate measures and KPIs to validate and report on software quality
• Be a creative thinker who can quickly and thoroughly identify and test for ‘edge cases’ outside of expected functionality
• Help others develop appropriate knowledge and skills through training and constructive feedback
• Represent Blizzard through public-facing quality assurance activities
• Advocate of the user experience through delivery of qualitative reporting
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (or ~3 years of equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 3 years’ experience in software testing
• Thorough understanding of SDLC, specifically QA processes in agile and waterfall development environments
• Proven ability to analyze, interpret, and action on data sets and complex workflows
• Experience with payment and account login flows
• ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) or equivalent
• Experience with game engines, content and asset editors, and shared technologies
• Experience with JIRA
• Experience with SQL and databases
• Ability to be flexible in balancing work requiring team cooperation and executing projects autonomously
• Passion for games and software quality
Pluses
• Coding Knowledge: XML / HTML, JavaScript, Python, Java, C / C++ / C#, SQL
• Mobile testing experience
• High-level of gaming knowledge and/or skill
• Passion for Blizzard’s line of products and services
• Knowledge around RabbitMQ or API Gateway
“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 under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.”
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We’ve worked hard to champion an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to 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 discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
• 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, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $16.62 - $30.77 Hourly. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed Show more details...
via Blizzard Careers - Blizzard Entertainment
posted_at: 8 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Team Name:
Quality Assurance
...
Job Title:
Senior Test Lead, World of Warcraft
Requisition ID:
R019791
Job Description:
The concept of “Blizzard polish,” that is, the infinite care and loving detail put into every aspect of our games, is something we take seriously and pride ourselves on delivering to our players. It’s a responsibility shared across the company – and its undisputed heart and soul is Blizzard QA.
Blizzard QA is a close-knit
Team Name:
Quality Assurance
...
Job Title:
Senior Test Lead, World of Warcraft
Requisition ID:
R019791
Job Description:
The concept of “Blizzard polish,” that is, the infinite care and loving detail put into every aspect of our games, is something we take seriously and pride ourselves on delivering to our players. It’s a responsibility shared across the company – and its undisputed heart and soul is Blizzard QA.
Blizzard QA is a close-knit team; we care about iteration, problem-solving, and succeeding as a group. We genuinely love what we do for a living and expect the same from everyone who joins us. If your career is ready for its next great challenge, get in touch and let’s get to work!
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.
Responsibilities
• Lead, recruit, coach, and manage a team towards individual and team excellence
• Accountable for the quality of all work and relationships on the team
• Drive test development, estimation, planning, execution, reporting, and closure
• Coordinate responsible test area with regional teams
• Drive project schedules for test area
• Create, monitor, and control metrics impacting product and team quality
• Analyze product quality and usability, associated system limitations, and report on risk
• Host test closure activities; e.g. testware evaluation, knowledge transfer, retrospectives
• Connect, and partner with teams across Blizzard towards quality initiatives
• Provide high value quality-related services to development leadership
• Develop training materials for project team and lead workshops for test leadership, requirements gathering, and risk identification
• Coach and develop leadership talent across the department for succession planning
• Champion and influence software development best practices and the customer experience always
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Certification in any of the following: PMP, Scrum Master, ISTQB-ATM
• Experience leading test teams: 7+ years
• Management experience: 5+ years
• Experience with white/gray/black box and automation test methods
• Demonstrated experience in test planning for complex features/systems
• A good understanding of World of Warcraft systems, player types, and game content (or similar MMO)
• Passion for video games and software quality
Pluses
• Shipped multiple game titles as a test lead
• Coding knowledge: XML/HTML, JavaScript, Python, Java, C/C++/C#, SQL
• Familiarity with Blizzard Entertainment line of products and services
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 under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to 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 discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us.
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
• 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, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $77,760.00 - $143,920.00 Annual. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed Show more details...
Quality Assurance
...
Job Title:
Senior Test Lead, World of Warcraft
Requisition ID:
R019791
Job Description:
The concept of “Blizzard polish,” that is, the infinite care and loving detail put into every aspect of our games, is something we take seriously and pride ourselves on delivering to our players. It’s a responsibility shared across the company – and its undisputed heart and soul is Blizzard QA.
Blizzard QA is a close-knit team; we care about iteration, problem-solving, and succeeding as a group. We genuinely love what we do for a living and expect the same from everyone who joins us. If your career is ready for its next great challenge, get in touch and let’s get to work!
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.
Responsibilities
• Lead, recruit, coach, and manage a team towards individual and team excellence
• Accountable for the quality of all work and relationships on the team
• Drive test development, estimation, planning, execution, reporting, and closure
• Coordinate responsible test area with regional teams
• Drive project schedules for test area
• Create, monitor, and control metrics impacting product and team quality
• Analyze product quality and usability, associated system limitations, and report on risk
• Host test closure activities; e.g. testware evaluation, knowledge transfer, retrospectives
• Connect, and partner with teams across Blizzard towards quality initiatives
• Provide high value quality-related services to development leadership
• Develop training materials for project team and lead workshops for test leadership, requirements gathering, and risk identification
• Coach and develop leadership talent across the department for succession planning
• Champion and influence software development best practices and the customer experience always
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Certification in any of the following: PMP, Scrum Master, ISTQB-ATM
• Experience leading test teams: 7+ years
• Management experience: 5+ years
• Experience with white/gray/black box and automation test methods
• Demonstrated experience in test planning for complex features/systems
• A good understanding of World of Warcraft systems, player types, and game content (or similar MMO)
• Passion for video games and software quality
Pluses
• Shipped multiple game titles as a test lead
• Coding knowledge: XML/HTML, JavaScript, Python, Java, C/C++/C#, SQL
• Familiarity with Blizzard Entertainment line of products and services
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 under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to 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 discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us.
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
• 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, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $77,760.00 - $143,920.00 Annual. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed Show more details...
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posted_at: 11 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Team Name
World of Warcraft...
Job Title
Lead Software Engineer, Engine - World of Warcraft
Requisition ID
R015918
Job Description
The World of Warcraft team is seeking an engineer to join the Engine leadership team. In this role, you will build and support collaborative connections with the rest of the team, manage and guide the development of Engine engineers, and help the team establish technical vision and processes. You will also work
Team Name
World of Warcraft...
Job Title
Lead Software Engineer, Engine - World of Warcraft
Requisition ID
R015918
Job Description
The World of Warcraft team is seeking an engineer to join the Engine leadership team. In this role, you will build and support collaborative connections with the rest of the team, manage and guide the development of Engine engineers, and help the team establish technical vision and processes. You will also work closely with the Lead Graphics Engineer to partner on advancing our graphics and engine technologies. The ideal candidate prioritizes collaboration and service to partner teams, understands engine programming and art pipeline tools, and wants every engineer on their team to have the best job on Earth.
This position will join our current leads on the Engine team and as we look for an additional lead on the team, we are excited to be able to consider candidates with less direct experience in leadership roles. If you are an aspiring leader, we would be thrilled to see your application.
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer competitive benefits and strive for a healthy work / life balance. We work hard to foster a deeply collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything, and we are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.
What You Will Do…
• Manage, mentor, and evaluate a team of software engineers
• Work with production and other leads to manage the Engine schedule and backlog
• Champion work / life balance for the Engine team
• Understand artist workflows and collaborate on improvements
• Champion client performance
• Serve as a sounding board for the technical design of engine and pipeline features
• Maintain collaborative connections with Design, Art, Audio, QA, and the other engineering discipline teams
• Serve as an active partner in the engineering team’s leadership group
• Work with the team to define and maintain technical vision
• Maintain familiarity with the game’s design
• Promote, contribute to, and participate in our culture of inclusion and diversity
To succeed, you must have…
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience performing in a senior software engineering role or equivalent
• Experience developing art or graphics tools for non-engineers
We’re also interested in hearing stories you may have about…
• Experience leading projects or teams
• Experience with mentorship or sponsorship
• Fluency in C++
• Experience working on MMOs
• Experience with multi-threaded programming
• Experience with code optimization
Rewards
Subject To Eligibility Requirements, The Company Offers Comprehensive Benefits Including
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered.
• 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, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $155,500.00 - $287,876.00 Annual. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed Show more details...
World of Warcraft...
Job Title
Lead Software Engineer, Engine - World of Warcraft
Requisition ID
R015918
Job Description
The World of Warcraft team is seeking an engineer to join the Engine leadership team. In this role, you will build and support collaborative connections with the rest of the team, manage and guide the development of Engine engineers, and help the team establish technical vision and processes. You will also work closely with the Lead Graphics Engineer to partner on advancing our graphics and engine technologies. The ideal candidate prioritizes collaboration and service to partner teams, understands engine programming and art pipeline tools, and wants every engineer on their team to have the best job on Earth.
This position will join our current leads on the Engine team and as we look for an additional lead on the team, we are excited to be able to consider candidates with less direct experience in leadership roles. If you are an aspiring leader, we would be thrilled to see your application.
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer competitive benefits and strive for a healthy work / life balance. We work hard to foster a deeply collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything, and we are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.
What You Will Do…
• Manage, mentor, and evaluate a team of software engineers
• Work with production and other leads to manage the Engine schedule and backlog
• Champion work / life balance for the Engine team
• Understand artist workflows and collaborate on improvements
• Champion client performance
• Serve as a sounding board for the technical design of engine and pipeline features
• Maintain collaborative connections with Design, Art, Audio, QA, and the other engineering discipline teams
• Serve as an active partner in the engineering team’s leadership group
• Work with the team to define and maintain technical vision
• Maintain familiarity with the game’s design
• Promote, contribute to, and participate in our culture of inclusion and diversity
To succeed, you must have…
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience performing in a senior software engineering role or equivalent
• Experience developing art or graphics tools for non-engineers
We’re also interested in hearing stories you may have about…
• Experience leading projects or teams
• Experience with mentorship or sponsorship
• Fluency in C++
• Experience working on MMOs
• Experience with multi-threaded programming
• Experience with code optimization
Rewards
Subject To Eligibility Requirements, The Company Offers Comprehensive Benefits Including
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered.
• 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, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $155,500.00 - $287,876.00 Annual. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed Show more details...
via Workday
posted_at: 25 days agoschedule_type: Full-timework_from_home: 1
Team Name: World of Warcraft Job Title: Senior Lead World Designer - World of Warcraft | Irvine, CA Requisition ID: R019549 Job Description: We are looking for a well-rounded lead game designer to provide project vision and leadership that will help shape the future of Azeroth. Are you passionate about World of Warcraft and excited to explore the potential of bringing the game to new audiences? Are you happiest when collaborating with diverse groups
Team Name: World of Warcraft Job Title: Senior Lead World Designer - World of Warcraft | Irvine, CA Requisition ID: R019549 Job Description: We are looking for a well-rounded lead game designer to provide project vision and leadership that will help shape the future of Azeroth. Are you passionate about World of Warcraft and excited to explore the potential of bringing the game to new audiences? Are you happiest when collaborating with diverse groups to solve problems in pursuit of a magical player experience? As a Senior Lead World Designer, you will be a critical part of creative leadership that is expected to lead and direct design sub teams in the creation of the World of World of Warcraft and the experiences within. You are responsible for guiding the direction, implementation plans, and details of a variety of end-to-end game experiences that will become the best they can be through defined scope, iteration, thoughtfulness, cooperation, and feedback. This role is anticipated to... be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA. Responsibilities Motivate, support, and mentor designers to achieve AAA design and execution for players on a regular cadence Be a force of encouragement and positivity, ensure the team’s work is planned and achievable by guiding appropriately, adjusting scope and ambition, seeking improvements, and chasing solutions for success Communicate and collaborate with other teams on taking new or reimagined gameplay or systems to a whole new level for players Document and plan execution of designs Solicit and openly embrace feedback and direction Promote, contribute to, and participate in our culture of inclusion and diversity Requirements A deep understanding of World of Warcraft and the principles that make the game special Senior or lead design experience on a shipped product or equivalent, like expansions Someone who has creatively owned complete implementations from concept to delivery Technical, creative, and broad design experience to confidently lead, mentor, and guide designers in many areas Background in creating worlds for open games and populating them with engaging experiences. Thoughtful and compassionate with your teammates, their careers, growth and overall wellbeing and happiness Appreciate the incredible value of diversity as we deliver for gamers worldwide Passion for playing and making games! Pluses Experience working on shared world and social games Leadership experience Experience working in triple AAA development from concept to live operations Required application materials Resume Cover Letter which must include: Why you are interested in working at Blizzard Your experience with World of Warcraft What games you are currently playing Blizzard Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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 under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We are a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer competitive benefits and strive for a healthy work / life balance. We foster a deeply collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything, and we are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences… ever. Join us! Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: 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, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/. In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $116,800.00 - $216,000.00 Annual. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. Blizzard Entertainment® is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software. After establishing the Blizzard Entertainment label in 1994, the company quickly became one of the most popular and well-respected makers of computer games. By focusing on creating well-designed, highly enjoyable entertainment experiences, Blizzard Entertainment has maintained an unparalleled reputation for quality since its inception
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posted_at: 8 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Team Name:
Quality Assurance
...
Job Title:
Senior Test Analyst, WoW
Requisition ID:
R019714
Job Description:
The concept of “Blizzard polish,” that is, the infinite care and loving detail put into every aspect of our games, is something we take seriously and pride ourselves on delivering to our players. It’s a responsibility shared across the company – and its undisputed heart and soul is Blizzard QA.
Blizzard QA is a close-knit team;
Team Name:
Quality Assurance
...
Job Title:
Senior Test Analyst, WoW
Requisition ID:
R019714
Job Description:
The concept of “Blizzard polish,” that is, the infinite care and loving detail put into every aspect of our games, is something we take seriously and pride ourselves on delivering to our players. It’s a responsibility shared across the company – and its undisputed heart and soul is Blizzard QA.
Blizzard QA is a close-knit team; we care about iteration, problem-solving, and succeeding as a group. We genuinely love what we do for a living and expect the same from everyone who joins us. If your career is ready for its next great challenge, get in touch and let’s get to work!
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA or Austin, TX.
Responsibilities
• Utilize advanced testing methodologies to deliver test design, test execution, test library maintenance, and test closure strategies
• Analyze & monitor the software development processes and methods used to ensure quality
• Ensure requirements and risks are continually either mitigated or accepted throughout the SDLC
• Enhance live operations and deployment stability, across both internal and production environments
• Research, recommend and adopt tools as needed with the goal of increasing test coverage through automation
• Propose and influence new measures and Key Performance Indicators to validate and report on software quality
• Coach others as they develop appropriate knowledge and skills through training, constructive feedback, and mentorship
• Approach software development from a Grey-box perspective; utilizing established developer toolsets to build custom test scenarios
• Represent Blizzard through public-facing quality assurance activities
• Responsible for adhering to department SLAs within project management (i.e. JIRA) and test related tools (i.e. TestRail)
• Advocate of the user experience through delivery of qualitative reporting
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (or 3 years of equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 3 years’ experience in software testing
• Thorough understanding of SDLC, specifically QA processes in agile and waterfall development environments
• Be an expert in one or more software testing methodologies
• ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level (CTAL) or equivalent
• Proven ability to analyze, interpret, and action on data sets and complex workflows
• Experience with game engines, content and asset editors, and shared technologies
• Passion for games and software quality
Pluses
• White box testing experience
• ISTQB Certified Tester Expert Level (CTEL) or equivalent
• Coding knowledge: XML/HTML, JavaScript, Python, Java, C/C++/C#, or SQL
• High-level of gaming knowledge and/or skill
• Passion for Blizzard’s line of products and services
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We’ve worked hard to champion an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed.
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 under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
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, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
• 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, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $19.23 - $35.58 Hourly. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed Show more details...
Quality Assurance
...
Job Title:
Senior Test Analyst, WoW
Requisition ID:
R019714
Job Description:
The concept of “Blizzard polish,” that is, the infinite care and loving detail put into every aspect of our games, is something we take seriously and pride ourselves on delivering to our players. It’s a responsibility shared across the company – and its undisputed heart and soul is Blizzard QA.
Blizzard QA is a close-knit team; we care about iteration, problem-solving, and succeeding as a group. We genuinely love what we do for a living and expect the same from everyone who joins us. If your career is ready for its next great challenge, get in touch and let’s get to work!
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA or Austin, TX.
Responsibilities
• Utilize advanced testing methodologies to deliver test design, test execution, test library maintenance, and test closure strategies
• Analyze & monitor the software development processes and methods used to ensure quality
• Ensure requirements and risks are continually either mitigated or accepted throughout the SDLC
• Enhance live operations and deployment stability, across both internal and production environments
• Research, recommend and adopt tools as needed with the goal of increasing test coverage through automation
• Propose and influence new measures and Key Performance Indicators to validate and report on software quality
• Coach others as they develop appropriate knowledge and skills through training, constructive feedback, and mentorship
• Approach software development from a Grey-box perspective; utilizing established developer toolsets to build custom test scenarios
• Represent Blizzard through public-facing quality assurance activities
• Responsible for adhering to department SLAs within project management (i.e. JIRA) and test related tools (i.e. TestRail)
• Advocate of the user experience through delivery of qualitative reporting
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (or 3 years of equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 3 years’ experience in software testing
• Thorough understanding of SDLC, specifically QA processes in agile and waterfall development environments
• Be an expert in one or more software testing methodologies
• ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level (CTAL) or equivalent
• Proven ability to analyze, interpret, and action on data sets and complex workflows
• Experience with game engines, content and asset editors, and shared technologies
• Passion for games and software quality
Pluses
• White box testing experience
• ISTQB Certified Tester Expert Level (CTEL) or equivalent
• Coding knowledge: XML/HTML, JavaScript, Python, Java, C/C++/C#, or SQL
• High-level of gaming knowledge and/or skill
• Passion for Blizzard’s line of products and services
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We’ve worked hard to champion an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed.
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 under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
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, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
• 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, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $19.23 - $35.58 Hourly. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed Show more details...
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