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Unannounced ProjectAt Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling, we create immersive universes and iconic characters that are beloved across platforms, borders, backgrounds, and generations - only made possible by building a work environment that nurtures the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our people.
We are seeking an experienced Principal Systems Designer to shape the progression and meta-systems in a new, unannounced game for Blizzard. In this role, you will design and refine player growth mechanics, experience curves, and reward structures that drive long-term engagement. As a key member of the development team, we’re looking for someone with a strong background in system design, especially in critical thinking and analysis. You should be able to look at problems from the perspectives of all types of players--from the most casual to the most advanced--and help drive features and designs that make Blizzard games enjoyable for all.
You are passionate about accessibility and simplicity in the games you create, and excel at working alongside other disciplines to create innovative systems and features that improve the projects you work on. You can drive design from creation and prototyping to implementation, iteration, and bug-fixing. You are able to adapt quickly to changes in scope and priority and to think about the user experience in everything you do.
But most importantly, you are a strong communicator and want to share your experiences and knowledge with others, helping mentor and grow those around you.
We are stronger as a team. If you're looking for people who support each other in times of success as well as adversity, you may be just the candidate we're looking for!
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.
Requirements
12+ Years of experience as a systems designer.
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills.
Deep knowledge of progression systems that provide players with hundreds of hours of systematically driven content.
Experience with XP leveling curves, difficulty balance, skill trees, rewards, and in-game economy.
Able to communicate effectively with other disciplines and groups, creating one-page designs, content briefs, system outlines, and whatever other communication tools are necessary to share your vision.
Strong sense of what makes a fun and compelling experience for game systems.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent grasp of standard mathematics, statistics, and probability as it pertains to game design and game balance.
Strong technical skills, with experience with visual scripting languages and/or industry standard toolsets (Unity, Unreal, etc.).
Expertise with MS Office, specifically Excel.
Pluses
Strong math skills.
Experience working closely with UI/UX.
Experience developing and/or playing games within the shooter genre.
Experience with Unreal.
Prior work experience or education in other (non-design) disciplines: art, programming, production, or audio.
Experience designing systems that run equally well on console and PC.
Your Platform
Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!
The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $116,800.00 - $216,000.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.Alten
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