Software Engineer

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, 'the stuff dreams are made of,' we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the

storytellers

bringing our characters to life, the

creators

bringing them to your living rooms and the

dreamers

creating what's next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Software Engineer

The Job

Avalanche, a division of WB Games Inc.is seeking a Software Engineer to join our growing team of talented industry veterans working on the Hogwarts Legacy franchise.

This person will work closely with the project engineering, art, and design leads to develop high-quality game features. They must demonstrate high competency for gameplay and feature development and a true passion for game development. Moreover, will own a variety of gameplay systems that will drive the game experience to new heights.

The ideal candidate is hard-working, hands-on, self-motivated, process-driven, and customer-oriented. This individual has a passion for developing software applications using a variety of technologies.

What part will you play?

You will be developing and implementing key game systems and features, as well as integrating with internal and external shared services and libraries.

Design and write production game code

Create tools and processes used in production

Work with designers to implement and tune various in-game scenarios

Document implemented features, systems and new approaches

Work with engineering team and QA to identify issues and fix them

Participate in all parts of the development process from concept through to ship

What do we need from you?

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (or a related field) or equivalent work experience

3+ years of team-based game development experience in a professional or post-graduate environment

Proficiency in C++ (Templates, Exception Handling, Multi-Threading, etc.)

Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented design, algorithms, and data structures

Strong 3d Math (Linear Algebra, Vector/Matrix Math, Quaternions, etc.)

Knowledge of Console and/or PC development best practices

Proficiency with the Unreal Engine (Core systems, player input, game modes, user interfaces, etc.)

Exceptional understanding of all game development disciplines and their inputs into the content pipeline

Strong problem solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills

Clear, concise, and transparent communicator - both written and verbal

Be a self-motivated team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic

Ability to self-manage when given prioritized goals and objectives

Seek out opportunities to improve technically and professionally

A passion for video games

Good to Have

Experience profiling and optimizing code and assets

Experience with scripting languages such as Python

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at ***/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page (***/global/en/accessibility) for instructions to submit your request.