Blizzard Entertainment is seeking an experienced server programmer to work on its next-generation massively multiplayer game. This position is for a software engineer who will focus on network communication, player interaction across server boundaries, security countermeasures, and new game feature implementation.

Requirements:

  * Strong C/C++ programming skills
  * Networking experience in TCP/IP and UDP protocols
  * Distributed systems experience
  * Familiarity with implementing client/server architecture
  * Knowledge of network and server security issues
  * Experience with code optimization
  * Passion for games

Plusses:

  * Prior development work on client/server game systems
  * Previous experience with shipping game titles
  * MMORPG gaming experience
  * Linux and Oracle experience

Please send your resume, cover letter, and salary history in separate Word format documents to resumes@blizzard.com

Basic Tips for Resume/Demo Submission

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