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

Activision Blizzard•Irvine, CA

13d•$101,000 - $186,754•Onsite

About The Position

Soldiers, scientists, adventurers, oddities…engineers! We are the Overwatch team, passionate gamers at heart, and we’re looking for a new hero to help us make Overwatch 2 - the globe-spanning sequel to Blizzard Entertainment’s 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.

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

Nice To Haves

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

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 Battle.net
Support and improve the live service, with a focus on stability and performance
Advise and mentor programmers within your areas of expertise

Benefits

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 $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 role’s 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.