Associate Tech Director, World Systems - StarCraft | Irvine, CA

Team Name: Unannounced Project Job Title: Associate Tech Director, World Systems Requisition ID: R028070 Job Description: At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling, we create immersive universes and iconic characters that are beloved across platforms, borders, backgrounds, and generations - only made possible by building a work environment that nurtures the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our people.

We are seeking an experienced   Associate Technical Director ,   World   Systems   to help   us build   robust   toolset   and   flexible game   systems to create a large and content rich world , present players with interesting   missions and   challenges. If you are   excited   to build   pragmatic   technology that enables the team   to   produce   unforgettable   high-quality   experiences   at scale , we need you!

This role offers a hybrid work week, with a mix of work-from-home and on-site days, based out of our Irvine, CA location. Responsibilities   Collaborate with other discipline directors to   establish ,   drive   and deliver on World Systems vision and development roadmap   Support cross-functional gameplay and content teams in bringing their vision to life, creating an interesting, complex, and challenging world   Prioritize, review and direct work of a cross-disciplinary World Systems team on a day-to-day basis   Drive architecture and content creation toolset to ensure team productivity and high quality of results   Ensure engineering team is collaborating with content creators and other gameplay teams to understand their needs and develop an aligned technical approach   Hire and grow engineers and engineering leaders, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative, innovative environment   Direct responsibility for technical quality ,   stability   and performance   of   World Systems implementation   Partner with other leads and directors to improve team culture, align technical approach and provide direct support when needed   Requirements   10+ years of experience in game engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role within the gaming industry or a related field   Proven ability to lead and inspire a team, manage multiple projects, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams   Experience   shipping   large game systems   and content workflows   for a modern, large-scale   AAA   game   with focus on   long-term   maintenance ,   efficiency   and quality   A proactive mindset focused on quality, continuous improvement, and stewardship   driving development with clear   requirements   and   pragmatic   plans   Adv anced   proficiency   in C++ programming, debugging, profiling, and performance optimization   Strong understanding of gameplay architecture, real-time systems, and modern software engineering practices   Experience finding success and alignment   when faced with uncertainty   and conflicting or evolving priorities   Communicating ideas clearly, learning from others, and giving meaningful feedback   Experience   with   p erformance analysis and   code /   content   optimization   workflows   Extra Points   Experience working with Unreal Engine   Shipping games on multiple platforms, including consoles   Familiarity with Blizzard games and Blizzard's approach to gameplay quality.

Your Platform   At Blizzard Entertainment, we pour our hearts and souls into everything we create. Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft,   we've   been creating genre-defining games for millions of players around the world for more than 30 years. We're   on a quest: bring our dreams to life and craft the most epic entertainment experiences…ever.

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