About the role
Sledgehammer Games is part of the Activision family and is wholly owned by Microsoft. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at www.sledgehammergames.com or search for Sledgehammer Games on your favorite social media platform.
Your Mission
As an Expert Tools Engineer, you will work closely with both leadership and with content teams to push our tools to new heights of usability, stability and functionality. This is a great opportunity to work with a passionate engineering team and help shape cutting-edge industry technology.
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Designing, implementing, and maintaining robust tools for content creation and game development.
- Partnering with artists, designers, and engineers to deliver tools that meet their needs.
- Identifying opportunities for pipeline improvement that enhance productivity across teams.
- Developing and maintaining our proprietary UI frameworks.
- Providing technical guidance to team members, fostering growth and collaboration.
- Writing clean, reliable, and maintainable code.
Player Profile
Minimum Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in games.
- A very solid knowledge of C++ best practices including multi-threading, profiling/optimization, and debugging.
- Knowledge of, and experience with C# application development, including interop with C++/CLI
- A strong interest in game-specific tooling and pipelines, with hands-on experience developing tools for content creation.
- Knowledge of UI toolkits such as Qt, wxWidgets, WinForms, or similar frameworks, and the ability to build polished, intuitive interfaces.
- A solid understanding of design patterns used in games and tools.
Extra Points:
- Experience with Perforce APIs as related to tools development
- Experience with various technologies and SDKs such as WPF, Prism, and Rad Controls
- Experience with computer game technologies including: Camera systems, AI programming, physics, 3D programming, animation, collision detection
- Contributed extensively to the development of tools for at least one shipped console game
Our World
At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.
We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.
We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.
Ready to Activate Your Future?
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.
Sledgehammer Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
About Sledgehammer Games
Founded in 2009, Sledgehammer Games has been developing award-winning titles in the Call of Duty franchise for over a decade. Since its inception in the United States, our team has expanded globally to Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. As we navigate our 2nd decade of game development, we’re focused on constantly evolving, innovating, and taking risks – which are some of the most rewarding aspects of game development.
About the role
Sledgehammer Games is part of the Activision family and is wholly owned by Microsoft. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at www.sledgehammergames.com or search for Sledgehammer Games on your favorite social media platform.
Your Mission
As an Expert Tools Engineer, you will work closely with both leadership and with content teams to push our tools to new heights of usability, stability and functionality. This is a great opportunity to work with a passionate engineering team and help shape cutting-edge industry technology.
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Designing, implementing, and maintaining robust tools for content creation and game development.
- Partnering with artists, designers, and engineers to deliver tools that meet their needs.
- Identifying opportunities for pipeline improvement that enhance productivity across teams.
- Developing and maintaining our proprietary UI frameworks.
- Providing technical guidance to team members, fostering growth and collaboration.
- Writing clean, reliable, and maintainable code.
Player Profile
Minimum Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in games.
- A very solid knowledge of C++ best practices including multi-threading, profiling/optimization, and debugging.
- Knowledge of, and experience with C# application development, including interop with C++/CLI
- A strong interest in game-specific tooling and pipelines, with hands-on experience developing tools for content creation.
- Knowledge of UI toolkits such as Qt, wxWidgets, WinForms, or similar frameworks, and the ability to build polished, intuitive interfaces.
- A solid understanding of design patterns used in games and tools.
Extra Points:
- Experience with Perforce APIs as related to tools development
- Experience with various technologies and SDKs such as WPF, Prism, and Rad Controls
- Experience with computer game technologies including: Camera systems, AI programming, physics, 3D programming, animation, collision detection
- Contributed extensively to the development of tools for at least one shipped console game
Our World
At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.
We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.
We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.
Ready to Activate Your Future?
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.
Sledgehammer Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
About Sledgehammer Games
Founded in 2009, Sledgehammer Games has been developing award-winning titles in the Call of Duty franchise for over a decade. Since its inception in the United States, our team has expanded globally to Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. As we navigate our 2nd decade of game development, we’re focused on constantly evolving, innovating, and taking risks – which are some of the most rewarding aspects of game development.