Tools Programmer

The StarCraft 2 team is seeking a Tools Programmer. The ideal applicant will be proficient in developing powerful toolsets primarily for art pipelines, but also for code, design and audio pipelines. Blizzard offers a fun, creative and technically challenging environment with excellent compensation and a full range of benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain tools for performance, stability and error-free operation
• Identify and resolve pipeline issues and discover opportunities for improvement

Requirements:

• Advanced understanding of C++
• Experience developing Windows GUI applications using Win32, MFC, wxWindows or Qt
• Strong mathematics skills, including proficiency with trigonometry and linear algebra
• UI design experience
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Service-oriented attitude with an eye for efficiency and workflow
• Advanced understanding of game content pipeline and tools

Plusses:

• Experience with 3D Studio Max, Max SDK and MaxScript
• Detailed knowledge of 3D graphics, animation, camera control and lighting
• Perl, Ruby, Python, or other interpreted languages
• Experience with Subversion, CVS or Perforce
• Experience using SQL databases - database design, stored procedures
• Understanding of Standard Template Libraries
• Experience shipping multiple game titles
• Experience with Maya and MEL Scripts

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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No calls or follow-up emails, please. This is a full-time position in Irvine, California.