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

C++
Game Engine
SDK
System Architecture
Automated Testing
Continuous Integration
Code Review
Design Review
High-Performance Systems
Mentoring

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

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
Relocation Assistance

Risks

Employee morale issues due to layoffs could affect productivity and innovation.
Backlash from the Microsoft acquisition may impact game development and community trust.
Loss of key talent to competitors could weaken strategic capabilities.

Differentiation

Activision Blizzard boasts iconic franchises like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft.
The company excels in cross-platform play, enhancing player engagement and retention.
Activision Blizzard's esports division capitalizes on growing viewership and sponsorships.

Upsides

Microsoft's acquisition could provide resources for innovation and expansion.
Cloud gaming services offer a broader audience without high-end hardware needs.
Augmented reality gaming experiences present new opportunities for franchise expansion.

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