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Senior Software Engineer, Server Matchmaking - Overwatch 2 | Irvine, CA

Senior Software Engineer, Server Matchmaking - Overwatch 2 | Irvine, CA

ActivisionIrvine, CA, United States
1 day ago
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Job Title : Senior Software Engineer, Server Matchmaking - Overwatch 2 | Irvine, CA

Requisition ID : R026146

Job Description : Soldiers, scientists, adventurers, odditiesengineers! We are the Overwatch team, passionate gamers at heart, and were looking for a new hero to help us make Overwatch 2 - the globe-spanning sequel to Blizzard Entertainments acclaimed team-based game.

We are seeking a talented, motivated, and experienced Senior Server Matchmaking Engineer who shares our values :

  • We take responsibility for delivering our work.
  • We collaborate constantly, helping each other to be successful.
  • We continuously improve our knowledge, workflows and processes.
  • We communicate openly, calling out issues, opportunities, and sharing feedback.
  • We have integrity, maintain confidentiality, and share a sense of ownership in our success.
  • We have passion for the game, our players, quality work, and technology.

The server team is responsible for the backend services that power Overwatch 2, from matchmaking and parties to player collections and battle passes. We're passionate about delivering a platform that allows the work of the entire Overwatch team to shine. To accomplish this, we work collaboratively with QA, design, production and other specialists to continually deliver new features (and improve old ones!).

Matchmaking is a challenging problem, filled with trade?offs, compromises, and unexpected side effects. There is no right answer, and sometimes solving one problem creates another. Working with a multi?functional team composed of designers, data analysts / scientists, and others, you will help navigate these tricky issues to deliver the best experience for our players.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Working with our matchmaking team, help design, implement, improve and maintain the matchmaking system and competitive features for Overwatch 2
  • Collaborate with designers, producers, and other programmers to maintain and implement non?gameplay features such as map voting, player profiles, custom games, and integrations with
  • Support and improve the live service, with a focus on stability and performance
  • Advise and mentor programmers within your areas of expertise
  • REQUIREMENTS

  • A minimum of 5+ years relevant work experience (or a mix of work experience and education)
  • Shipped at least one AAA title as a sever engineer, ideally working on matchmaking and ranking systems
  • Prior development work with client / server architectures or distributed systems
  • Advanced understanding of C / C++
  • Proven understanding of statistical mathematics
  • Excellent communications skills
  • Comfortable working within and adding to an established code framework
  • Self-motivated, self?directing, and a strong desire to learn and grow
  • PLUSES

  • Experience with data science and / or machine learning
  • Database experience (Relational or NoSQL)
  • Passion for making video games
  • Rewards

    We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well?being for Every World - weve 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 .

    In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $101,000.00 - $186,754.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this roles range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

    Ready to Activate Your Future?

    The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast?paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

    We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under?represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

    We are committed to working with and providing 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@. 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, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

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