Lead Engine Programmer

The World of Warcraft team is looking for an individual to help lead the engine programming team. This team is responsible for developing and overseeing all engine-related features for World of Warcraft.

Responsibilities:

• Develop the technology plan and oversee all engine development for World of Warcraft.
• Work with production staff and other leads to establish engineering tasks and subsequent schedule requirements.
• Manage the engine team to meet all established goals and requirements.
• Review and approve all completed engineering tasks in collaboration with the production staff and other leads.
• Ensure that that the engine team adheres to established coding standards and maintains efficient coding practices.
• Evaluate and mentor all programmers on the engine team.
• Provide critical analysis of core engine technology and development practices with the goal of improving game quality and team efficiency and fostering a positive working environment.
• Serve as an active partner in the team's leadership.
• Perform research to acquire new knowledge necessary to perform assigned tasks and maintain the technological evolution of the game.
• Interface with members of external teams on inter-departmental assignments, and ensure that all technology interests and policies are properly represented and maintained through the course of development.
• Maintain familiarity of the game's design, both for the live product and for all on-going expansions.

Requirements:

• Current status of at least senior software engineer
• Leadership potential or previous leadership experience
• Strong 3D programming skills and a proven aptitude for technical design
• C/C++ proficiency
• Experience in the design and implementation of game systems, including AI, camera, rendering, UI, FX, game object management, database management, and online networking
• Comfort level working within (and adding to) an established code framework
• Expertise in 3D math, physics, and rendering
• Experience with MMORPG development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Please send code samples in text files as well as a cover letter, resume, and salary history in separate Word format documents to resumes@blizzard.com.

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