Senior Software Engineer, Blitz

C++

$110-170k

+ Annual performance bonus + Stock option program

C++
Windows
Mid and Senior level
Los Angeles

More information about location

4 days a week in office (Playa Vista, CA)

Blitz

Online gaming platform

Be an early applicant

Blitz

Online gaming platform

101-200 employees

B2CGamingeSports

Be an early applicant

$110-170k

+ Annual performance bonus + Stock option program

C++
Windows
Mid and Senior level
Los Angeles

More information about location

4 days a week in office (Playa Vista, CA)

101-200 employees

B2CGamingeSports

Company mission

To become every gamer's personal gaming coach, helping them improve with unique performance insights and learning tools.

Role

Who you are

  • Experience: 4+ years of professional experience writing modern C++ (C++17 or higher)
  • Expertise: Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design
  • Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with interprocess communication (IPC) and deep expertise in the Windows API, including process and thread management, and I/O operations
  • Proficiency: Skilled in using smart pointers, templates, and other modern C++ techniques. Experience with unit testing libraries such as gtest or catch2
  • Modular Projects: Proven experience working with large, modular projects in a team setting

Desirable

  • Computer Vision Knowledge: Familiarity with high-level concepts of computer vision and image processing

What the job involves

  • Join Blitz at a pivotal moment as we pioneer advanced computer vision solutions for the gaming industry
  • Blitz is at the forefront of offering real-time game insights, overlays, and coaching to millions of users worldwide
  • As a C++ Engineer on the Computer Vision team, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our platform, creating scalable, high-performance systems that support our rapidly expanding user base
  • System Design & Development: Design, develop, and optimize performance-critical systems in C++ for our computer vision projects, ensuring modularity and scalability
  • Interprocess Communication: Work extensively with interprocess communication (IPC) to ensure efficient communication between system processes
  • Windows API Expertise: Utilize the Windows API for managing processes, threads, and I/O operations, and working with system-level resources
  • Modern C++ Coding: Write and maintain clean, modular, and testable code using modern C++ (C++17+), incorporating smart pointers, templates, and other advanced C++ features
  • Unit Testing: Ensure code quality by writing and maintaining unit tests using libraries like gtest or catch2
  • Collaborate on Modular Projects: Work closely with cross-functional teams to contribute to large-scale modular projects, ensuring efficient integration of new features and improvements

Our take

Blitz is providing a platform for online multiplayer gaming, with a specific focus on competitive gameplay. Founded in 2019 by a team of former eSport professionals and game developers, Blitz was created with the goal of developing a more streamlined and accessible way for gamers to compete in their favorite games.

The platform supports a range of popular games, including Apex Legends, League of Legends, and Valorant, among others. As well as offering a variety of features, including automated matchmaking, live stat tracking, and a leaderboard system that allows gamers to compete for prizes and recognition, Blitz is enhancing the competitive gaming experience.

Over the years Blitz has secured a number of partnerships with several of the world's leading gaming companies, including Riot Games and Epic Games, and most recently announced it would be partnering with Avalanche to bring its platform to the world of Web3. With Avalanche emerging as a leader in game development, this is a critical time for the acceleration of Blitz' platform.

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Top investors

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Company

Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)

Jan 2018

$1.5m

SEED

Nov 2015

$2m

SEED

Total funding: $3.7m

Company benefits

  • Unlimited vacation policy
  • 100% employee covered Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
  • 401k matching
  • Company-wide team building events

Company values

  • Trustworthiness: Gamers trust Blitz to deliver the most up-to-date builds, guides, tips, and insights. Like a good coach, Blitz gives you the fundamentals to improve then gets out of your way and lets you play to your strengths.
  • Inclusivity: Blitz helps gamers of any skill level improve their play. Whether you're new to competitive gaming or a seasoned veteran, anyone can enjoy how Blitz automates and simplifies the learning process.
  • Energy: Gamers use Blitz because they know it works fast, delivering real-time insights and enhancements. We're constantly adapting and staying ahead of the meta without losing steam.
  • Confidence: With a sleek and striking design, Blitz projects gaming expertise. Backed by eSports pros and top-notch data nerds, we know what makes gaming easier and how to help players get better.
  • Empowerment: Blitz is like a good mentor, not a commander. Downloading Blitz gives players the direction and motivation to enter the competitive gaming scene and rank up with less stress and confusion.

Company HQ

Westchester, Los Angeles, CA

Leadership

Also the founder of the gaming platform, TSM.

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