Blizzard Entertainment
Software Engineer, R&D, Blizzard Animation - Irvine Onsite Preferred, but Open to Remote (Finance)
Team Name:
Cinematics
Job Title: Software Engineer, R&D, Blizzard Animation - Irvine Onsite Preferred, but Open to Remote
Requisition ID: R015989
Job Description:
At Blizzard, we take pride in the infinite care and detail put into every aspect of our games and cinematicsthat wedeliver to our players.Blizzard Animation, which creates the Cinematics that breathe life into the various Blizzard Franchises, is seeking an inventive software engineer for our R&D Team. In this position, you will be responsible forcreating software tools/workflows fornumerous back-end departments such as effects, look-development, lighting, and rendering for all Blizzard Cinematic projects. Specifically,we are looking for an experienced software engineer to help develop custom software tools,maintain/augment existingtools tosupport these departments and their asset/data flow needs.We use industry standard software such as Houdini, Katana, Renderman to light and render our 3D worlds with animatedcharacters, environments, and simulation effects. The ideal candidate needs to be fluent in software engineering practices, conversant with C++/Python, and knowledgeable about lighting/renderings workflows in the vfx/animation industry. You will need to partner with the creative artists and fellowR&D/TDengineers to build tools that scale our production processes.
This is a full-time position at our Blizzard central office in Irvine, California.However, we are also open to full remote for this position.
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Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We've worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiencesever. Join us!
COVID-19 Hiring Update: We've transitioned to a work-from-home model and we're continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We understand each person's circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options. Blizzard Entertainment 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.
Blizzard Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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 againstbased ondisability .