Lead Software Engineer, Features at Activision-Blizzard

Irvine, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

GamingIndustries

Requirements

Deep, hands-on expertise with Unity, C#, and .NET, architecting and delivering complex game features
Experience building and shipping games across multiple platforms (PC, console, and mobile)
Proven people management experience leading engineering teams in game development; dedication to building inclusive, high-performing teams
Demonstrated ability to balance technical contribution (coding/architecture) with leadership responsibilities
Comfort working in a rapidly evolving, in-flight game codebase, with the judgment to balance quick prototyping against long-term scalability and maintainability
Background in live operations, content pipelines, and iterative game feature updates
Strong cross-functional communication skills, with experience bridging engineering, art, and design

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and accountability while being a key code contributor
Manage priorities, deadlines, and deliverables ensuring clear communication and alignment across disciplines
Proactively surface technical and execution risks, drive open discussion, and ensure they are addressed in a timely manner
Partner closely with design, UI/UX, art, and product teams to align feature development with creative vision and gameplay goals

Skills

Unity

.NET

Game Development

Team Leadership

Mentorship

Cross-team Collaboration

Feature Engineering

Activision-Blizzard

Develops and publishes interactive video games

About Activision-Blizzard

Activision Blizzard develops and publishes video games, creating popular franchises like World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and Candy Crush. Their games are available on various platforms and cater to a wide range of players, from casual mobile users to serious console and PC gamers. The company generates revenue through game sales, in-game purchases, subscriptions for games like World of Warcraft, and advertising through Activision Blizzard Media. They also profit from merchandise and esports events. What sets Activision Blizzard apart from competitors is its focus on high-quality gaming experiences that promote community and social interaction among players. The company's goal is to provide engaging and immersive entertainment that connects gamers worldwide.

Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1979Year Founded

$975MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Entertainment, GamingIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees