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Blizzard Entertainment · 3 days ago

Senior Software Engineer, Graphics - Overwatch 2

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$101K/yr - $187K/yr

5+ years exp

Blizzard Entertainment is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences, known for iconic video game universes including Overwatch. They are seeking a talented Graphics Programmer to implement and optimize graphical systems for Overwatch 2, collaborating with a cross-functional team to deliver stunning visuals and ensure robust performance.

MMO GamesSoftwareVideo Games

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with members across the team to understand their needs, enhance their workflows, and support content creation

Debug and troubleshoot rendering issues, visual artifacts, and stability problems

Contribute to core rendering features, pipelines, and backends within our proprietary game engine

Develop and maintain shaders (HLSL, GLSL, or similar) for various visual effects, materials, and lighting models

Actively participate in code reviews, sharing knowledge, and mentoring junior team members

Qualification

Graphics programmingC++Shader programmingGraphics API3D graphics fundamentalsGame content pipelinePassion for video gamesCommunication

Required

A minimum of 5 years' experience in graphics programming or combination of education and experience

Proficiency in C++ with an understanding of object-oriented design and data structures

Proficiency in shader programming languages (HLSL, GLSL, or similar)

Experience with at least one modern graphics API (DirectX 12, Vulkan, Metal, PS5, etc.)

Familiarity with game content pipeline and tools

Solid understanding of 3D graphics fundamentals, including linear algebra and trigonometry, as they apply to computer graphics

Must be comfortable working within and adding to an established code framework

Excellent communications skills

Passion for video games, especially FPS games, and a strong desire to contribute to high-quality visual experiences

Preferred

A degree in computer science, or a related field

Familiarity with multi-threading and optimization

Experience developing for a wide range of PC hardware and console platforms

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance

401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching

Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave

Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others

If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance

Company

Blizzard Entertainment

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Blizzard Entertainment develops and publishes gaming software and computer games such as World of Warcraft, Hearthstone and StarCraft.

Founded in 1991

Irvine, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://blizzard.com

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