Lead Software Engineer
Lead Software Engineer
I have been at Blizzard for just under 3 months. The environment is awesome. My direct manager has spent an enormous amount of time familiarizing me with the culture and setting my expectations. Perks are great, especially if you are creative or like games. Overall, after 3 months, I love it. The weather in Southern California is also great.
If I had to come up with something, it would be that the pay versus cost of living (especially in Irvine) could use some work.
Also, it would be beneficial to review the vacation policy.
It's pretty much set in stone, and that is a downer for an experienced candidate.
Keep being visible and awesome. It was awesome that Frank was at my new hire orientation. Can't wait to meet Mike and thank him for creating such an amazing company.
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Blizzard Interview Experiences
Lead Software Engineer
This was the most traumatic interview experience I've ever had. I've never been on an interview where all four groups of interviewers were either hostile or flat-out uninterested in the interview, like someone forced them to do it.
Lead Software Engineer
Pretty standard interview process. Multiple stages, lots of questions about diversity. The team I was interviewing for seemed focused on building products and engineering solutions to new issues. There was lots of synergizing value streams.
Engineering Tools Intern
This is a description for the initial screening. The recruiter was friendly and enthusiastic. I was also told that working for Blizzard is a fun and rewarding experience and that it is an inclusive environment.
Lead Software Engineer
Irvine, California, United StatesNovember 1, 2015This was the most traumatic interview experience I've ever had. I've never been on an interview where all four groups of interviewers were either hostile or flat-out uninterested in the interview, like someone forced them to do it.
Lead Software Engineer
LagosAugust 25, 2023Pretty standard interview process. Multiple stages, lots of questions about diversity. The team I was interviewing for seemed focused on building products and engineering solutions to new issues. There was lots of synergizing value streams.
Engineering Tools Intern
Irvine, California, United StatesOctober 1, 2025This is a description for the initial screening. The recruiter was friendly and enthusiastic. I was also told that working for Blizzard is a fun and rewarding experience and that it is an inclusive environment.
