About this opportunity
ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC. lists this Senior Expert Gameplay Engineer - Raven Software - Middleton, WI opportunity in town of middleton, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Expert Gameplay Engineer
This role is based in our Madison, WI office and follows an onsite work schedule of four days per week. Work arrangements may change at the company's discretion to meet business needs.
Responsibilities
Develop, modify, and debug gameplay and related engine C/C++ code
Develop, modify, and debug gameplay code in proprietary scripting language
Deploy, evaluate performance, optimize and test software on PC client and server platforms
Collaborate with other internal departments (art, design, audio, animation, QA, etc.)
Co‑develop and collaborate with other Activision studios
Document software and features for internal and external engineering teams
Participate in the scheduling, design, performance and code review process
Minimum requirements
Experience shipped at least one game title
13+ years of experience in software engineering
Experience in gameplay related fields like AI, physics, animation, weapons, scripting, networking
Background in working in multi-threaded code
Extensive experience working with C/C++ programming
Proven ability to collaborate, coordinate, communicate and support other team members
Strong 3D math skills
Comprehensive understanding of object-oriented programming
Key Attributes
Creative
Motivated
Focused
Passionate
Results‑oriented
Extra Points
Experience working with first‑person shooter gameplay
Experience with working with networking services like PSN, Xbox Live, or Steam
Company Information
Founded in 1990 by brothers Brian and Steve Raffel in Middleton, Wisconsin, Raven Software began as a small studio focused on crafting fantasy and role‑playing games. Since then, our award‑winning portfolio has grown to include beloved titles such as Hexen, Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, and - for the past 15 years - major contributions to the critically acclaimed Call of Duty® franchise. As the lead developers behind Call of Duty: Warzone and the force behind the campaigns of the Black Ops series, most recently Black Ops 6, we have established ourselves as a key player in shaping the FPS genre and pushing the boundaries of what games can achieve.
Our motto, “Our Work Speaks For Us,” symbolizes the dedication and passion that drives everything we do. We’ve built a team rooted in respect, collaboration, and a shared focus on what’s best for the game. We prioritize ambition balanced with care, direct communication, and a culture free of egos. By fostering innovation and owning our mistakes, we continually push boundaries to create unforgettable games for our players.
As a studio located in Middleton – a suburb of Madison consistently ranked among the best places to live – we offer a thriving, supportive environment paired with exceptional quality of life. As we grow and enter the next chapter of our journey, we’re looking for talented individuals eager to pave new ground in our industry.
Diversity & Inclusion
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.
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
Pay and Incentives
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $149,100.00 - $275,876.00 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.
Benefits
Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ – we’ve got our employees covered!
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
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Who can apply
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