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Blizzard Entertainment

<div>Team Name:
Quality Assurance<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Title:</h2>
Program Manager, Quality Assurance | Austin, TX or Irvine, CA<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Requisition ID:</h2>
R026294<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Description:</h2>
YOUR MISSION AND ABOUT BLIZZARD QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA)
At Blizzard Entertainment, we pour our hearts and souls into everything we create. Best known for iconic video game universes, including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, we&rsquo;ve been creating genre-defining games for millions of players around the world for more than 30 years. We&rsquo;re on a quest: bring our dreams to life and craft the most epic entertainment experiences&hellip;ever. Hard work, iteration, and polish go into the Blizzard &ldquo;secret recipe,&rdquo; but the most important ingredients come from talented people who share our vision.
The concept of &ldquo;Blizzard polish,&rdquo; that is, the infinite care and loving detail put into every aspect of our games, is something we take seriously and pride ourselves on delivering to our players. It&rsquo;s a responsibility shared across the company &ndash; and its undisputed heart and soul is Blizzard QA. Blizzard QA is a close-knit team; we care about iteration, problem-solving, and succeeding as a group. We genuinely love what we do for a living and expect the same from everyone who joins us!
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work from home. The home studio for this role is Austin, TX or Irvine, CA.
JOB SUMMARY
The Program Manager is an experienced professional who leads quality assurance programs, services, and initiatives across multiple products and platforms. This role is responsible for driving delivery excellence, ensuring effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, and supporting business goals through quality insights and program execution. The Program Manager partners closely with development leads, product teams, and regional partners to manage schedules, risks, requirements, and KPIs throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC). They lead continuous improvement efforts, develop reporting tools and influence change, and play a critical role in driving program success and delivering high-quality player experiences.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE<ul><li>
Manage QA programs, services, and initiatives across multiple products and platforms, ensuring delivery excellence and timely reporting.</li><li>
Lead and support cross-functional projects and initiatives with internal teams and regional partners, managing schedules, scope, risks, and KPIs.</li><li>
Drive continuous improvement efforts and adoption of best practices across teams.</li><li>
Develop reporting metrics and create visualizations to inform quality and business outcomes.</li><li>
Facilitate meetings to communicate updates, influence change, provide training, and support decision-making.</li><li>
Collaborate closely with development leads and deliver high-impact quality-related services.</li><li>
Foster a culture of trust, inclusivity, and cross-team collaboration. &bull; Ensure requirements and risks are actively managed throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC).</li><li>
Contribute to master test plan development and QA strategy alignment.</li><li>
Assist in creating the development of knowledge and skills in others through training, mentoring, and constructive feedback.</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Experience
<ul><li>Minimum 5 years experience in QA, Engineering, Product/Program Management or a similar role is required.</li><li>
Experience performing as a scrum master, product owner, or program manager.</li><li>
Experience in coaching scrum teams and stakeholders on new ways of working, including known methodologies and new trends in software development and project management.</li><li>
Experience leading teams or projects where there is a direct or indirect leadership role. Knowledge &amp; Skills</li><li>
High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in a related field preferred.</li><li>
Ability to follow defined project management processes, organize software development teams, establish a welcoming working environment (office and remote).</li><li>
Knowledge of Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Office apps (including Project and Visio).</li><li>
Experience in coaching scrum teams and stakeholders on new ways of working, including known methodologies and new trends in software development and project management.</li><li>
Ability to solve unexpected problems, prioritize work for a cross-functional team, identify and mitigate risks in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to tailor presented information for the appropriate audience.</li></ul>
EXTRA POINTS
<ul><li>Thorough understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), specifically QA processes in agile and waterfall development environments.</li><li>
Experience with software development and testing methodologies and tools.</li><li>
IT or software testing certifications.</li><li>
Coding knowledge: XML/HTML, JavaScript, Python, Java, C/C++/C#, SQL</li><li>
Certifications: PMP, Scrum Master and/or Product Owner, ISTQB.</li><li>
Familiarity with Blizzard Entertainment line of products and services. High level of gaming knowledge and/or skill.</li><li>
Passion for Blizzard&rsquo;s line of products and services.</li></ul>
Your Platform
Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft&reg;, Overwatch&reg;, Diablo&reg;, and StarCraft&reg;, 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&rsquo;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&reg;, 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&reg;, World of Warcraft&reg;, Overwatch&reg;, Diablo&reg;, Candy Crush&trade; and Bubble Witch&trade;. 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 &lsquo;Every World&rsquo; - we&rsquo;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 &lsquo;Every World&rsquo; - we&rsquo;ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:<ul><li>
Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&amp;D insurance, disability insurance;</li><li>
401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;</li><li>
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;</li><li>
Mental health &amp; wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life &amp; disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;</li><li>
If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.</li></ul>
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 $29.81 - $55.14 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&rsquo;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.</div>

Program Manager, Quality Assurance | Austin, TX or Irvine, CA

<div>Team Name:
Cinematics<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Title:</h2>
Senior Animator &ndash; Temp (SFD / Cinematics)<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Requisition ID:</h2>
R026220<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Description:</h2>
Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a dedicated 3D senior animator to assist our Cinematics team in crafting the next generation of Epic animated films.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You Bring to the Table</h2>
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
The cinematic animator will be skilled at animating characters at a level that lives up to the ever-increasing Blizzard Entertainment standard of quality. The ideal candidate has a passion for animation and film making, with experience animating a diverse array of characters and creatures in different styles, from cartoony to realistic and anywhere in-between. A solid grasp of body mechanics and character acting with a mastery of the 12 principles of animation are critical. You must enjoy working on a highly collaborative team of peers as passionate about making phenomenal movies and games as we are. Blizzard Entertainment offers a fun, creative, and technically challenging environment with excellent compensation.
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The home studio for this role is Irvine, CA. However, we understand each person&rsquo;s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore other possible options, including remote work arrangements.
This is roughly a 2-month temporary position.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Minimum Requirements</h1>
Experience<ul><li>
7+ years' experience in game development, television, or film industry using Maya or equivalent 3D program</li><li>
Experience working with Directors, Animation Supervisors and Leads developing, defining, and maintaining high-end cinematic animations</li></ul>
Knowledge &amp; Skills<ul><li>
A demo reel demonstrating high quality hand-keyed animations through solid body mechanics and engaging performances</li><li>
A solid grasp of body mechanics and character acting with a mastery of the 12 principles of animation are essential</li></ul>
Key Attributes<ul><li>
Passion for film, animation, and video games</li><li>
Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude</li><li>
Assist in supporting and evolving the Cinematics team with constructive feedback both technically and artistically</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Extra Points</h1><ul><li>
Artistic skills: storyboarding, gesture drawing, 2D animation, composition</li><li>
Technical skills: rigging, scripting, and understanding of pipeline</li><li>
Physical skills: acting, martial arts, and choreography</li><li>
Film making skills: cinematography, pre-visualization, editing, and story writing</li><li>
Understanding of FX, particles, cloth, and hair as they contribute to a character&rsquo;s performance and other facets of both 2D and 3D animation is essential</li></ul>
Your Platform
Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft&reg;, Overwatch&reg;, Diablo&reg;, and StarCraft&reg;, 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&rsquo;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&reg;, 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&reg;, World of Warcraft&reg;, Overwatch&reg;, Diablo&reg;, Candy Crush&trade; and Bubble Witch&trade;. 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 &lsquo;Every World&rsquo; - we&rsquo;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 &lsquo;Every World&rsquo; - we&rsquo;ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:<ul><li>
Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&amp;D insurance, disability insurance;</li><li>
401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;</li><li>
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;</li><li>
Mental health &amp; wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life &amp; disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;</li><li>
If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.</li></ul>
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 $38.85 - $71.83 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&rsquo;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.</div>

Senior Animator – Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

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Program Manager, Quality Assurance | Austin, TX or Irvine, CA

Senior Animator – Temp (SFD / Cinematics)