Activision Blizzard

Design and implement core client systems, develop client-side tools for efficient workflows, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to enhance gameplay experiences while optimizing performance across platforms.

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer (Temp) | Diablo Immortal | Irvine, CA Location: Irvine United States Job Description: Team Name: Diablo Immortal Requisition ID: R027490 Job Description: We Need You The minions of Hell are growing stronger... Join us as we write the next chapter in the Diablo universe! Diablo Immortal, a Massively Multiplayer Action-RPG mobile game set in the world of Sanctuary, lets heroes slay demons anywhere, at any time. Come work with us, and together, we'll create something amazing. Our team of passionate developers is growing. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to operate at the intersection of platform engineering, live operations, and large-scale game delivery, building systems that directly impact player experience, performance, and cost at global scale. In this role, you will operate as a domain expert across tooling, live operations, and platform integrations, acting as a technical owner for complex systems and driving solutions that impact multiple teams. You will partner closely with internal Blizzard teams and external partners to ensure scalable, reliable integration between first- and third-party technologies, while improving how teams develop, ship, and operate the game. This role offers a hybrid work week, with a mix of remote and on‑site days, based out of our Irvine, CA studio. While hybrid is the standard arrangement, candidates may also choose to work on‑site full‑time if preferred. Responsibilities - Develop and improve build, release, and deployment pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, CI/CD), driving automation and reliability within your domain. - Support and enhance platform integration and distribution across mobile (Google Play / Apple) and PC (Battle.net), ensuring smooth releases at scale. - Optimize download, patching, and build size efficiency (e.g., patching strategies, in-game delivery improvements). - Design and build live service tools and dashboards to support monitoring, incident response, and operational visibility. - Analyze and improve backend performance and infrastructure efficiency (e.g., scaling strategies, cost optimization), partnering with relevant teams. - Drive technical direction and execution of technical roadmaps, translating product and engineering goals into actionable plans within your area. - Partner with producers and cross-functional teams to improve workflows, delivery pipelines, and release processes. - Collaborate with internal and external partners to design and implement scalable technical solutions. - Ensure systems meet platform and regulatory requirements (e.g., privacy, compliance), surfacing risks and proposing solutions. Minimum Requirements - 8+ years of experience in game development, platform engineering, or live services, with a track record of owning and delivering large-scale systems in production. - Proven ability to define technical direction and drive execution across multiple teams, including internal and external partners. - Strong proficiency in one or more languages such as JavaScript, Python, or C#. - Experience with distributed systems, platform integrations, or large-scale backend architecture. - Experience with CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins) and release automation. - Experience working with cloud infrastructure (AWS or GCP). - Ability to independently drive large, ambiguous technical problems to completion. - Demonstrated ability to balance tradeoffs across performance, scalability, cost, and development velocity. - Strong collaboration and communication skills across engineering and non-engineering partners. - Experience working in ambiguous environments, driving clarity, prioritization, and execution Bonus Points - Experience with cross-platform ecosystems (mobile + PC). - Familiarity with Battle.net or similar platform technologies. - Experience optimizing game distribution, patching, or backend cost efficiency. - Background working on MMOs or large-scale live service games. 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 innovative 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 underrepresented groups tend not to 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, 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: - Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; - 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; - Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; - Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; - If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. 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 $101,000.00 - $186,754.00 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.

Job Title: Cinematic Director, Unannounced Game | Irvine, CA Requisition ID: R027489 Location: Irvine United States Job Description: Team Name: Unannounced Project Job Description: At 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 cultivates the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our people. We are looking for a Cinematic Director to help craft a new, unannounced game for Blizzard. As a key member of the development team, you will lead a team to execute on the vision, development, and delivery of cinematic work, partnering closely with the game team, production leadership, and the executive producer. As the product owner of the cinematics team, you will lead the team, set priorities, align creative direction, and help deliver compelling storytelling that supports the overall vision of the game. This role offers a flexible hybrid work week from our Irvine, CA studio location, with a mix of remote and on-site days. While hybrid is the standard arrangement, you're also welcome to work on-site full-time if you prefer. Responsibilities Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: - Lead the creative development and execution of cinematic work for a new, unannounced Blizzard game, ensuring alignment with overall vision, tone, and player experience. - Guide cinematic work from early concepting and pitching through animatics, iteration, implementation, and final delivery. - Personally author, block, and iterate cinematic sequences within a real-time engine (e.g., Unreal Sequencer), not solely through delegation. - Establish and uphold a high bar for cinematic storytelling, including pacing, staging, camera language, performance, emotional clarity, and overall quality. - Partner with audio, music, and voice-over teams to help shape performances and ensure cinematic moments land with clarity, emotion, and impact. - Present work clearly and confidently to stakeholders, synthesizing feedback while maintaining creative clarity and momentum. - Partner closely with the creative director, project leadership, and cross-functional teams (design, narrative, animation, audio, art, production) to drive alignment and deliver compelling cinematic storytelling. - Balance the project's creative ambition with production realities, making thoughtful trade-offs across scope, timelines, resources, and team capacity. - Act as the product owner for the cinematics team, setting priorities, aligning work to project goals and milestones, and focusing the team on the highest-impact opportunities. - Serve as the people manager for the cinematics team, providing coaching, feedback, performance management, and support for growth and development. - Help define effective workflows, review rhythms, and team practices that support strong collaboration and predictable execution. - Collaborate with external partners when needed, providing clear creative direction and feedback to ensure work meets project expectations. Minimum Requirements - 10+ years of professional experience in cinematics, game development, animation, film, television, or other narrative visual media. - 2+ years of direct people-management experience, including coaching, feedback, and performance management. - Proven hands-on ownership of cinematic sequences from previs through final in-engine implementation, including camera, staging, pacing, and polish. - Ability to step in at any stage of production to resolve creative or technical blockers with minimal overhead. - Deep working knowledge of real-time cinematic pipelines, including animation integration, lighting, layout, and runtime constraints. - Practical experience with industry-standard tools such as Unreal Engine, Maya/MotionBuilder, and performance capture workflows, with the ability to prototype and iterate directly in tool. - Experience diagnosing and resolving pipeline inefficiencies and bridging gaps between cinematic, animation, and engineering teams. - Hands-on experience directing performance capture sessions, with the ability to translate narrative intent into actionable direction for actors and technical teams. - Strong understanding of capture limitations and downstream implications to ensure performance translates effectively in engine. - Demonstrated ability to adapt creative direction based on engine constraints, memory budgets, and runtime performance targets while maintaining narrative clarity. - A player‑coach leadership style, leading through direct contribution and craft credibility rather than review-only cycles. - Ability to mentor through active engagement, in-tool reviews, pairing, and hands-on problem solving. - Strong understanding of cinematic storytelling fundamentals, including pacing, composition, staging, camera language, editing, and performance. - Experience balancing creative possibilities with schedules, dependencies, bandwidth, and production constraints. - Strong communication skills, including the ability to pitch ideas, synthesize feedback, and represent the team clearly in reviews. What Sets You Apart? - You are a hands-on cinematic creator who actively works in engine and DCC tools to bring sequences to life. - You have personally shipped cinematic content and can clearly articulate your direct contributions. - You are comfortable owning both creative direction and execution, stepping into the work when needed to maintain quality and momentum. - You treat technical constraints as part of the creative process, not a downstream consideration. - You lead through craft excellence and direct engagement, not abstraction. Bonus Points - Experience developing or shipping cinematic work for AAA games. - Experience with multiple in-engine or real-time cinematic pipelines. - Experience working on story-driven or character-driven games. - Experience collaborating with external vendors or outsource partners. - Familiarity with Blizzard games and a strong appreciation for interactive, narrative-driven storytelling. Application Materials: - Resume. - A strong portfolio or reel demonstrating high-quality cinematic, narrative, or visually driven storytelling work. 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 innovative 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 video game 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 the 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 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: - Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; - 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; - Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; - Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; - If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. 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.

Title: Senior Product Marketing Manager, Growth & Esports - Overwatch Location: Irvine, CA, United States Hybrid Job Description: Team Name: Overwatch As Overwatch Esports continues to evolve, we are seeking an experienced cross-functional leader who is passionate about growing the sport, expanding fandom, and building new ways for players and audiences to connect with the ecosystem. Your mission is to drive audience growth and engagement across Overwatch Esports by leading product, content, social, broadcast, brand, and live activation strategy while partnering closely with internal teams and external vendors to deliver world-class programs and fan experiences. This role is anticipated to be a hybrid onsite/work-from-home position, with the home studio based in Irvine, CA. What you bring to the table: - Drive the growth vision for Overwatch Esports across sport and esports audiences, identifying new opportunities to increase reach, fandom, engagement, and cultural relevance. - Lead strategies that create new avenues for content distribution, social engagement, and fan interaction across owned, earned, and partner channels. - Own the development and execution of audience growth initiatives spanning broadcast, social, brand, content production, and channel standards. - Partner cross-functionally with teams across Blizzard and external vendors, including marketing, community, analytics, creative, production, broadcast, competitive operations, franchise, and regional teams, to deliver integrated esports programs. - Translate business goals and audience insights into actionable growth strategies, campaigns, content programs, and live experience initiatives. - Serve as the primary point of contact for North America and EMEA, aligning regional execution with the broader global esports vision and supporting the global lead on strategic initiatives. - Lead onsite brand activations and fan-facing initiatives at tentpole events, ensuring Overwatch Esports shows up in a compelling, consistent, and culturally resonant way. - Act as a secondary lead on live event execution, partnering with event, production, and operations teams to deliver high-quality competitive and fan experiences. - Own and develop go to market plans for new competitive and esports driven game features to increase participation and player conversion. - Establish and uphold standards for broadcast presentation, social storytelling, brand execution, and content quality across programs and vendors. - Collaborate with internal and external creative and production partners to develop compelling content formats, campaign ideas, and programming that drive audience growth and deepen engagement. - Identify player, fan, creator, and community needs through data, feedback, and cultural trends, and incorporate those insights into strategy and execution. - Define success metrics for growth and engagement initiatives, including viewership, reach, social engagement, audience retention, fan sentiment, event impact, and contribution to broader franchise goals. - Build reporting, business cases, and strategic presentations for leadership to communicate performance, opportunities, and recommendations. - Maintain strong relationships with regional stakeholders, creators, influencers, and community figures to strengthen the Overwatch Esports ecosystem. - Ensure alignment across regional and global teams so that programs scale effectively while maintaining consistency in brand, audience experience, and operational excellence. Minimum Requirements - 12+ years of experience in Product Marketing, Growth, Product Management, Brand Marketing, Audience Development, or Program Leadership within gaming, esports, sports, media, or entertainment, or a combination of education and relevant experience. - Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities with a proven track record of converting insights into decisions. - Proven experience building and executing growth strategies that increase audience reach, engagement, and fan affinity. - Experience leading cross-functional initiatives across content, social, brand marketing, broadcast, live events, and external partners. - Experience developing content and channel strategies for gaming, esports, sports, or entertainment audiences. - Strong understanding of how to grow fandom through social storytelling, creator ecosystems, live programming, and community engagement. - Experience managing external agencies, production partners, and/or vendor relationships at AAA scale. - Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a track record of turning audience insights and performance data into action. - Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills across creative, operational, and executive stakeholders. - Experience building go-to-market plans, growth programs, campaign strategies, and executive-ready reporting. - Ability to operate effectively in a highly cross-functional, fast-moving environment with regional and global stakeholders. - Proficient skills in product documentation for pitching, reporting, or organization - Willingness and ability to travel internationally to support live events and esports initiatives. - Strong familiarity with FPS games and gaming culture, either through professional experience or personal passion. Extra Points - Experience in AAA game marketing, publishing, or live-service growth strategy. - Passion for Overwatch and deep familiarity with its esports ecosystem, creators, and community. - Experience owning regional marketing or growth execution while aligning to a global strategy. - Experience with live event brand activations, fan engagement programs, or experiential marketing. - Strong understanding of esports broadcast strategy, content programming, and audience development. - Experience working with global teams across regions such as Korea, Japan, China, Europe, and the Middle East. - MBA or relevant graduate degree in business, marketing, product, media, or sports/esports management. - Deep understanding of live-service engagement loops, fan lifecycle management, and performance marketing or growth frameworks. - Deep understanding of the esports, sports, and entertainment landscape, including publisher strategies, platform ecosystems, and emerging audience trends. 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 innovative 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: - Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; - 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; - Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; - Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; - If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. 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 $87,480.00 - $161,910.00 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.

Lead and mentor the NPC gameplay team, define technical vision for AI architecture, collaborate with design and leadership teams, and optimize productivity through tool development and workflow improvements.

Senior UI Technical Designer Location: Irvine, CA, United States Job Description: Team Name: Unannounced Project Job Title: Senior UI Technical Designer (TEMP) – Unannounced Game | Irvine, CA or remote Requisition ID: R027326 Job Description: At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling, we create immersive universes and iconic experiences 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 looking for a Senior UI Technical Designer to help craft a new, unannounced game for Blizzard. Our team values creativity, collaboration, and a dedication to quality, and we are searching for contributors aligned with our core Blizzard values to add to our team of dedicated game makers. As a key member of the development team, you’ll bridge UI design and engineering, enabling designers to build expressive, scalable, and high‑performance UI with minimal engineering dependency. You’ll help define and implement a technical UI foundation that supports fast iteration and allows designers to own and evolve the UI. You are comfortable operating in a dynamic environment, navigating fluid deadlines and changing priorities with purpose. This role offers a flexible hybrid work week from our Irvine, CA studio location, with a mix of remote and on-site days. This position may also be remote. Relocation is not required. This is a temporary position lasting 6 months. Responsibilities Priorities can often change in a fast paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: - Design, implement, and support UI systems and workflows that empower designers to independently create and modify UI content. - Serve as the technical bridge between UI design and engineering, translating design needs into effective, practical solutions. - Build and maintain UI layouts, styles, and behaviors using Unity UI systems, including UI Builder and Visual Scripting. - Partner with UI Engineers to ensure UI systems are scalable, maintainable, and performant across platforms. - Collaborate closely with artists, designers, and audio to ensure UI visuals, motion, and feedback are cohesive and production‑ready. - Diagnose, debug, and resolve UI-related technical issues within the engine. - Create and maintain clear documentation and best practices to support consistent adoption of UI workflows. - Anticipate UI technical risks and evolve systems to support future content, tooling, and team needs. Minimum Requirements - 8+ years of professional game development experience, focused on UI design, technical design, or UI implementation, including shipping at least one AAA game with significant UI scope. - Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and iterating on UI systems directly in a game engine. - Strong understanding of modern game UI architecture, workflows, and best practices, with experience supporting scalable and maintainable systems. - Hands-on experience with Unity UI systems, including UI Builder, layout tools, data-driven UI concepts, and visual scripting or similar tools. - Solid scripting ability (e.g., C#, Lua, or equivalent) to support UI systems and behaviors when needed. - Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, particularly related to UI implementation, performance, and stability. - Proven experience collaborating across disciplines, including design, engineering, art, and audio. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-engineers. - A designer-first mindset, strong ownership mentality, and a collaborative approach when working in ambiguous, evolving technical environments Bonus Points - Experience working on data-driven or MVVM style UI systems. - Experience supporting live patchable UI content and addressable asset workflows. - Familiarity with accessibility considerations in UI design. - Passion for a wide variety of game genres and platforms. Required Application Materials - Portfolio or examples demonstrating UI systems, workflows, or in-engine UI implementation. 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 innovative 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 video game 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 the 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: - Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; - 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; - Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; - Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; - If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 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.

Role Description Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a talented Language Expert (Brazilian Portuguese) to support the localization of our games, products, and services. As the Language Expert, you will own the quality, consistency, and creative integrity of Brazilian Portuguese across player‑facing experiences. You bring strong linguistic judgment, deep cultural awareness, and a passion for the craft of localization, ensuring our voice, tone, and intent resonate authentically with Brazilian Portuguese‑speaking players. In this role, you will serve as the primary owner for Brazilian Portuguese localization, reviewing and validating localized content to ensure it is accurate, culturally appropriate, and safe for release. This includes identifying and addressing potential historical, political, or social sensitivities relevant to Brazil. You are a trusted partner to global and regional stakeholders and are comfortable balancing creative ownership with autonomy in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. You will also contribute to ongoing efforts to improve localization quality, workflows, and tooling, including participating in initiatives that explore new technologies and automation to support efficiency and scale. Note: This is a temporary position for a 10-month period. This is a fully remote position within the United States. Responsibilities - Own Brazilian Portuguese (ptBR) language decisions and ensure creative cohesion end‑to‑end. - Serve as the vision holder for in‑game and out‑of‑game localized content, directing and reviewing assets to ensure a high‑quality player experience. - Provide clear, professional linguistic feedback and recommendations to external vendors and internal localization partners to uphold Blizzard quality standards. - Collaborate closely with the Global Localization team and cross‑functional stakeholders on initiatives that improve player engagement, quality, and efficiency. - Contribute to defining the creative direction, terminology, and linguistic standards of localized products and services. - Coordinate with internal partners to ensure localization quality expectations are consistently met. - Identify, track, and address localization quality issues, including cultural, historical, political, or social sensitivities relevant to Brazil, working with vendors to resolve them through guidance and process improvements. - Participate in additional cross‑functional projects as needed. Qualifications - 5+ years of professional localization experience. - Excellent Brazilian Portuguese and English linguistic skills, with strong grammar and orthography expertise in Brazilian Portuguese. - Experience reviewing localized content and providing clear, professional linguistic feedback. - Strong knowledge of localization‑specific and translation tools (e.g., memoQ, CAT tools). - Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. - Able to work effectively in a multicultural team with minimal supervision. - Demonstrated interest in exploring and leveraging new technologies and solutions to improve localization workflows. Bonus Points - Passion for video games, heroic fantasy, sci‑fi worlds, or pop culture. - Experience working as a translator in the entertainment industry. - Familiarity with Blizzard Entertainment games. - Experience with game localization or game quality assurance. - Higher education in linguistics or a related language discipline. Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance. - 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching. - Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave. - Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others. - If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Title: Product Marketing Coordinator (Contract) | Overwatch | Irvine, CA or Remote Location: Irvine United States Job Description: Team Name: Marketing Job Title: Product Marketing Coordinator (Contract) | Overwatch | Irvine, CA or Remote Requisition ID: R027424 Job Description: We're looking for a Product Marketing Coordinator to support the Overwatch Product Marketing team on a fixed‑term engagement, working across seasonal campaigns, tentpole launches, and live service initiatives. This is a highly cross-functional role focused on execution, coordination, and operational excellence. You'll partner closely with Product Marketing Managers and teams across Brand, Social, PR, Influencer, and Paid Media to help bring campaigns to life and ensure everything runs smoothly from planning through launch. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a passion for gaming and live service marketing. NOTE: This is a temporary position through October 15, 2026. The candidate will ideally be based in Irvine; however, remote candidates within the United States will also be considered. Responsibilities - Support the execution of go-to-market campaigns for Overwatch seasonal content and major tentpole moments. - Coordinate cross-functional deliverables across Brand, PR, Social, Influencer, and Paid Media teams. - Track timelines, asset pipelines, and key milestones to ensure campaigns launch on time. - Assist in building marketing briefs, messaging documents, and campaign trackers. - Maintain internal documentation, including calendars, trackers, and campaign recaps. - Help organize campaign reviews, approvals, and stakeholder communications. - Support reporting efforts by compiling performance metrics and campaign results. Minimum Qualifications - 1+ years of experience in marketing, project coordination, or related roles. - Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and strong follow-through - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Comfortable working cross-functionally in a collaborative team environment. - Proficiency in tools like Microsoft PowerPoint and project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, Airtable, etc.). - Passion for gaming; familiarity with Overwatch or live service games. 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 innovative 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 video game 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 the 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: - Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; - 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; - Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; - Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; - If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. 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 $21.63 - $40.02 Hourly. 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.

Job Title: Creative Copywriter (Temp) | Brand and Creative Marketing | Irvine, CA Location: Irvine United States Job Description: Team Name: Marketing Job Description: As a Creative Copywriter on the Brand and Creative Marketing team, you'll join Blizzard for a fixed-term engagement focused on shaping how players experience and connect with our franchises. You'll help define, protect, and express the brand voice across a wide range of player-facing touchpoints, translating strategy into ideas that resonate and scale across campaigns, channels, and key moments. Operating as both a creative lead and hands-on writer, you'll contribute original thinking while owning execution in a fast‑moving, multi-campaign environment. Partnering closely with brand managers, strategists, designers, producers, and agency teams, you'll help bring work from concept through launch, ensuring consistency, authenticity, and high creative quality throughout. NOTE: This is a temporary position for 6 months. This role offers a flexible hybrid work week from our Irvine, CA studio location, with a mix of remote and on-site days. While hybrid is the standard arrangement, you're also welcome to work on-site full-time if you prefer. Responsibilities Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: - Develop campaign-level messaging and narrative frameworks, grounding creative ideas in a clear strategy that can scale across channels. - Own end-to-end marketing copy across paid media, social, web, video, CRM, and experiential touchpoints, maintaining consistency and craft throughout. - Steward brand voice and tone, acting as a guardian of franchise authenticity so all copy feels true to the world, characters, and player expectations. - Translate complex product features, updates, and strategies into clear, compelling narratives that resonate emotionally with players. - Collaborate cross-functionally with brand, creative, social, data, and production teams to shape briefs, align on insights, and deliver cohesive work. - Contribute original creative thinking, bringing fresh perspectives, cultural awareness, and strong points of view to brainstorms and creative reviews. - Inform creative work through insight, applying an understanding of player behavior, media environments, and cultural trends. - Partner with agencies and vendors, providing clear direction, feedback, and approvals to ensure external work meets Blizzard standards. Minimum Requirements - 5+ years of professional copywriting experience within brand, marketing, or creative environments. - Demonstrated ability to own campaign-level messaging and execute across multiple marketing channels. - Strong command of brand voice, tone, and narrative consistency across touchpoints. - Experience collaborating cross-functionally with brand, creative, social, and production partners. - Exceptional editorial judgment, attention to detail, and storytelling craft. Bonus Points - Familiarity with the World of Warcraft franchise, its tone, and player community. - Experience working on entertainment, gaming, or lifestyle brands. - Familiarity with live-service products or ongoing content ecosystems. - Experience collaborating with external agencies or vendors. - Interest in Blizzard games and player communities. 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 innovative 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 video game 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 the 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 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: - Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; - 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; - Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; - Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; - If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $21.63 - $40.02 Hourly. 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.

Role Description We’re looking for a Product Marketing Coordinator to support the Overwatch Product Marketing team on a fixed-term engagement, working across seasonal campaigns, tentpole launches, and live service initiatives. This is a highly cross-functional role focused on execution, coordination, and operational excellence. You’ll partner closely with Product Marketing Managers and teams across Brand, Social, PR, Influencer, and Paid Media to help bring campaigns to life and ensure everything runs smoothly from planning through launch. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a passion for gaming and live service marketing. NOTE: This is a temporary position through October 15, 2026. The candidate will ideally be based in Irvine; however, remote candidates within the United States will also be considered. Responsibilities - Support the execution of go-to-market campaigns for Overwatch seasonal content and major tentpole moments. - Coordinate cross-functional deliverables across Brand, PR, Social, Influencer, and Paid Media teams. - Track timelines, asset pipelines, and key milestones to ensure campaigns launch on time. - Assist in building marketing briefs, messaging documents, and campaign trackers. - Maintain internal documentation, including calendars, trackers, and campaign recaps. - Help organize campaign reviews, approvals, and stakeholder communications. - Support reporting efforts by compiling performance metrics and campaign results. Qualifications - 1+ years of experience in marketing, project coordination, or related roles. - Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and strong follow-through. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Comfortable working cross-functionally in a collaborative team environment. - Proficiency in tools like Microsoft PowerPoint and project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, Airtable, etc.). - Passion for gaming; familiarity with Overwatch or live service games. Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance. - 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching. - Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave. - Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others. - If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.