Principal Engineer (Game Development)

Location: Woodland Hills, California, United States; onsite five days per week

Salary: $171,100–$316,576 annual base pay

Company

hirify.global develops games and interactive entertainment as part of Activision’s global gaming organization, including the Call of Duty franchise.

What you will do

• Design and implement core game systems that add functionality or improve codebase efficiency.
• Research technical improvements and extend the capabilities of Call of Duty.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, animators, artists, and other content creators on technical design and feature rollout.
• Support memory budgeting, performance analysis, and optimization.
• Review engineering work and provide mentorship.

Requirements

• 15+ years of systems or game engine development experience.
• Significant contributions to one or more shipped games.
• Deep knowledge of C++ programming and practices.
• Experience architecting and debugging threaded systems.
• Excellent debugging, performance analysis, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work onsite in the Woodland Hills office five days per week.

Nice to have

• Strong 3D math and algebra skills.
• Experience with bespoke internal game engines, established codebases, asset pipelines, runtime memory, or streaming technology.
• Experience with game networking and multi-platform development for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.

Culture & Benefits

• Temporary position estimated to last six months.
• Medical, dental, vision, health, life, disability, and dependent-care benefits, subject to eligibility.
• 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and charitable donation matching.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave, and other leave programs.
• Mental health, wellbeing, fitness, and employee game discount programs.
• Relocation assistance may be available if the company requires a geographic move.