Founded in 1990, Raven Software is the developer of numerous award-winning games including Hexen, Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance and most recently, a major contributor to the blockbuster Call of Duty® franchise. We’re based in Middleton, Wisconsin, a suburb of Madison, annually ranked on numerous lists as one of the top places to live and work.
We have a unique vision for our industry. One that has and continues to inspire us. We bring no egos. We focus on what is best for the game. We hire stunning peers. We own our own mistakes. We treat each other with respect. After nearly 30 years, Raven Software is still thriving. We developed a team who cares about one another, our games and our players. As we enter the next exciting chapter of our story, we are growing. Our team is creative, highly intelligent, well-led and equipped to face this exciting future. If you want to work with a world-class team, on exciting new projects, then apply today! We look forward to hearing from you.
Raven Software is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at www.ravensoftware.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ravensoftware, and @RavenSoftware on Twitter.
As a Senior Gameplay Engineer you will develop cutting-edge experiences to our Call of Duty audience. This is a great opportunity to be part of a passionate team that defines and shapes the gameplay of our upcoming Call of Duty titles.
As a Sr. Technical Scripting Engineer you will work with our design and content teams to push our gameplay systems to a AAA level. You will be developing features and crafting the experience that our audience loves.
Responsibilities
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities
Contribute to the design of our gameplay systems
Develop, modify, and debug gameplay software in script and C/C++
Deploy, optimize, and test gameplay software on PC and console platforms
Collaborate with other internal departments (art, design, audio, QA, etc.)
Document software and features for internal and external teams
Participate in the code review process
Mentor other engineers on the Gameplay Engineering Team
Report to the Lead Gameplay Engineer
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science, Engineering, or Math related field
Experience programming the logic behind gameplay experiences
Shipped at least one game title
5+ years of experience working in the game industry or related field
Proven ability to collaborate, coordinate, communicate and support other team members
Comprehensive understanding of object-oriented programming
Demonstrated ability to write efficient, readable, and reliable code
Passion for games
Nice To Have
Aptitude for gameplay design and innovation
Understanding of animation systems and techniques
Experience with navigation and pathfinding
Familiarity with physics simulation
Experience with console development
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!
The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
Raven Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Job Summary
Job ID
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1286
Company
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Activision
Location
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Worldwide
Job Type
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Full-time
Primary Tag
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Software Development
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