What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Development Engineer in Test | Irvine, CA position at Blizzard Entertainment?
Job Description : JOB SUMMARY
A Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test plays a crucial role in leading and supporting Quality Assurance (QA) programs and initiatives across various platforms and products. They conceptualize, architect, and implement medium to large scale technical solutions to enhance quality efficiency while optimizing costs. The Senior Software Development Engineer in Test implements metrics and analyzes test data to identify trends and delivers insightful reports to enhance software quality. They also collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications. They also mentor others, share best practices, and stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in software development.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
- Innovate by conceptualizing, architecting, and leading the implementation of sophisticated technical solutions (such as frameworks, test suites, API integrations, and tools) to enhance quality efficiency while optimizing execution costs.
- Implement automation and tools metrics, analyze test data and outcomes to discern trends, and deliver insightful reports to development stakeholders.
- Applies experience to proactively address problems in design, implementation and operation of solutions.
- Demonstrate ability to debug and resolve most issues within their domain and pinpoint root causes and document findings.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with engineers and cross-functional teams to understand, translate, and executive on business requirements into technical specifications.
- Creates awareness of current / potential future problems, emerging solutions, and suggests best practices to ensure software quality, reliability, and availability.
- Help others develop appropriate knowledge and skills through mentoring, training, guidance, and constructive feedback.
- Actively contribute to knowledge sharing by disseminating innovative ideas, effective solutions, streamlined processes, and industry best practices within the team and throughout the company, thereby contributing to creating cutting-edge and compelling products.
- Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in quality engineering and continuously improve engineering skills.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Knowledge & Skills
EXTRA POINTS
Your Platform
Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. ( 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 industrys 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 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 - weve 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 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 - weve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including :
