Process
I found the interview process to be very easy and forthcoming. After receiving the initial interview email, it was very easy to set up the introductory interview. This interview was focused on me as a person and not my technical knowledge. My recruiter was very easy to talk to, and he helped me figure out everything that was needed for the technical interview after he found out what areas I was interested in.
The technical interview was through Zoom and was very relaxed. I was asked questions about my interests in specific programming languages and tools. They then asked more in-depth questions based on what I had initially answered. The technical interview wasn't focused on my actual programming expertise; it was focused on my understanding of the tools, libraries, and general knowledge that they used.
Questions
What do you think are some of your best traits as a programmer?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Blizzard Software Tools Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Blizzard's interview process for their Software Tools Engineer roles in the United States is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Blizzard's Software Tools Engineer interview process in United States.
Blizzard Work Experiences
- 4.0Excellent, but lost its sparkSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeApril 17, 2024Pros: On-site amenities: * Basketball * Volleyball * Cafeteria * Gym Diversity and inclusion programs. Learning programs. Clubs and meetup groups. Overall positive culture. Donates to world disasters and participates in programs such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Yearly holiday parties, renting out entire theme parks for an evening. Bi-yearly profit sharing. Vested stocks. Blizzard employees also get discounts on gear and all Activision Blizzard games. Free balance and game codes to redeem. Ride-share programs and raffles. Blizzard fans are everywhere and extremely kind.Cons: Culture differs per game team. Experience at Blizzard may vary as a result. Different teams have led to silos in shared code and cross-communication. Each team is constantly reinventing the wheel. It is better to leave Blizzard and get rehired for a pay increase than to stay and receive a pay increase through reviews. When projects were cancelled, people were allotted time to find new teams; that practice has since changed. Blizzard has only become slower at making games over time, which affects bonuses and profit sharing. There is little accountability for executive decisions that are passed down to its employees instead. Some teams drastically need more people, and this has led to burnout and turnover.
- 3.0Challenges of working at BlizzardSenior Test Analyst • Former EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesMarch 3, 2019Pros: Good benefits and social eventsCons: I joined Blizzard, even though it is an extremely low-paying company. Shortly after joining, I felt that the work environment was similar to that of a startup company. I had a difficult time working in the Battle.net client team because of the unorganized process and unsupportive team. Working at Blizzard comes with its own challenges.
- 4.0Great work-life balance for mostLocalization QA Analyst • Current EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesJune 29, 2021Pros: Work-life balance can be great if you enjoy life on their campus (gym, trails, cafe, etc.).Cons: Politics, pay to cost of living ratio (excluding senior members).
