Senior C++ Developer at Activision-Blizzard

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

GamingIndustries

Requirements

Strong C++ programming language skills
Experience from threading and templates
Experience from Modern C++
Extensive debugging experience
Great team working skills
Self-organised with ability to work with limited guidance
Passion for software development and agile practices
Agile mindset to work with both development tasks and support tasks
Bonus Points (Requirements)
Experience with cross-platform mobile development, especially Android (NDK) and iOS
Familiarity with graphics APIs (OpenGL, Vulkan, Metal) or game engine rendering pipelines
Hands-on experience with build systems (e.g., CMake, Gradle, Fastlane, Bazel)
Experience using GitHub, Jenkins, SonarQube, and similar CI/CD tools
Exposure to script integration (e.g., Lua, Python) in engine architecture

Responsibilities

Work independently with minimal guidance, while proactively collaborating with engineers and technical leaders across teams and domains
Provide hands-on technical leadership by mentoring and guiding junior and mid-level developers
Design, implement, and maintain modular, scalable, and high-performance systems within our game engine and SDK
Partner with game teams to understand their needs and deliver engine/platform improvements that enable faster and more reliable feature development
Contribute to long-term architectural decisions that enhance the performance, flexibility, and maintainability of the game engine and SDK
Investigate, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues across multiple platforms
Advocate for and apply automated testing and continuous integration practices to ensure high-quality deliverables
Take part in code and design reviews, promoting high standards and encouraging knowledge sharing
Stay current with advancements in C++ and game engine technologies, and assess their potential to benefit our tech stack
Maintain and evolve the system architecture for our SDKs and game engines by delivering high quality, well structured code and tests for our features

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

C++Game EngineSDKSystem ArchitectureAutomated TestingContinuous IntegrationCode ReviewDesign ReviewHigh-Performance SystemsMentoring

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the key skills required for the Senior C++ Developer role?

The role requires strong C++ programming skills, experience with threading and templates, Modern C++, extensive debugging experience, great team working skills, self-organization with ability to work with limited guidance, and passion for software development and agile practices.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the company culture or work environment look like at King?

The role involves working independently with minimal guidance while proactively collaborating with engineers and technical leaders across teams, promoting high standards, knowledge sharing, and an agile mindset in a team-focused environment powering popular mobile games.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Developer position?

Strong candidates have great passion for programming, commitment to quality, analytical mindset, curiosity about the tech stack, hands-on technical leadership experience, and bonus points for cross-platform mobile development, graphics APIs, build systems, CI/CD tools, and script integration.

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