Senior Software Engineer II, Tools

Join the World of Warcraft (WoW) team and be a part of an exciting journey to develop cutting-edge internal services and support tools. In this role, you will have the opportunity to enhance existing tools and create innovative new ones, empowering some of the most talented designers and artists in the world to unleash their creativity and craft.

Our WoW team thrives on a culture of collaboration, intense creativity, and problem-solving. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of Azeroth, creating a gaming experience like no other. As an engineer on the tools team, your work will be at the core of this philosophy, making a significant impact on our projects.

We are seeking an engineer who goes beyond technical skills. We value individuals who enjoy working in a collaborative environment, embrace their inner geek, and have a strong appreciation for communication, empathy, and teamwork. If you are passionate about creative problem-solving and want to contribute to a dynamic team, we want to hear from you.

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with on-site and work-from-home. The home studio for this role is Irvine CA.

Responsibilities

• Innovate and Develop: Design and implement cutting-edge development tools for game designers, world builders, artists, audio designers, and other engineers, enabling them to create immersive experiences.

• Collaborate and Evolve: Partner with various development teams to continuously improve and evolve our current tools, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and functionality.

• Ensure Excellence: Maintain tools to ensure optimal performance, stability, and error-free operation, providing a seamless experience for our users.

• Problem-Solve and Improve: Identify and resolve development and process issues, and proactively discover opportunities for improvement to enhance our workflows.

• Foster Inclusion: Actively participate in and contribute to a culture of inclusion and diversity, promoting a positive and collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• Experience: Five or more years of experience as a desktop application developer, or equivalent experience, demonstrating a strong background in desktop application development.

• Passion: A genuine passion for tools development and enhancing user experience, with a focus on creating impactful solutions.

• Programming Skills: Strong, proven programming skills in C++, showcasing your technical expertise and ability to deliver high-quality code.

• Communication: Effective communication and collaboration abilities with non-technical users, including artists and designers, ensuring smooth interactions and understanding.

• Debugging: Strong debugging skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently, maintaining the stability and performance of our tools.

Plusses

• Game Development: Experience developing game engine and/or world building tools.

• SQL Expertise: Experience with SQL databases, including database schema and query design and programming language bindings.

• C# Experience: Experience developing desktop applications or web services in C#.

• Content Pipelines: Experience working with game content pipelines and tools.

• GUI Frameworks: Experience with GUI frameworks (e.g., WPF, ImGui ).

• Passion for WoW: A passion for playing World of Warcraft.