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Hey, do you like Hearthstone, particularly Features? Are you a skilled C++/C# engineer? We could use your help! Come work with me! Work on systems like Collection Manager, Achievements, Quests, Messaging, Friends List, Many New Things, and lots more! https://t.co/FMaAy7m1lV

Hey, do you like Hearthstone, particularly Features? Are you a skilled C++/C# engineer? We could use your help! Come work with me! Work on systems like Collection Manager, Achievements, Quests, Messaging, Friends List, Many New Things, and lots more! https://t.co/FMaAy7m1lV

  • Chadd Nervigg
    Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
    Hey, do you like Hearthstone, particularly Features? Are you a skilled C++/C# engineer? We could use your help! Come work with me! Work on systems like Collection Manager, Achievements, Quests, Messaging, Friends List, Many New Things, and lots more! https://t.co/FMaAy7m1lV

    • Chadd Nervigg
      Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
      I'm always happy to answer any questions you might have, about the Features team, the Hearthstone team, Blizzard, the industry, game development in general, etc. My DMs are open!

      • RidiculousHat
        Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
        @Celestalon how is mams doing

        • Chadd Nervigg
          Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
          @RidiculousHat https://t.co/06qYyTQXB1

      • ZombiesGoNomNom
        Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
        @Celestalon Something I’ve wondered for awhile, how are achievements decided upon? Is that mainly the features team or does it depend on the mode and the team involved with it? P.S. the new mercs achievements were really cool (especially the Elise one) and I hope we see more of them!

        • Chadd Nervigg
          Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
          @ZombiesGoNomNom Features team is in charge of maintaining the Achievement *system* (ie, what is the UI for it), but the *content* within it (ie, the individual achievement designs) belong to the designers on the team that makes that content (cardsets, battlegrounds, etc.).

      • moonhippo
        Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
        @Celestalon What’s your favourite kind of hat?

        • Chadd Nervigg
          Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
          @moonhippo Hmmm... Not really a fan of hats, TBH. They hide my beautiful hair. Hoods probably closest.

      • HS_Copa
        Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
        @Celestalon How many people work in the features team, and what are their roles? (engineer, designer, idk I'm totally uneducated on the topic 😅)

        • Chadd Nervigg
          Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
          @HS_Copa Mobility within the HS team and within Blizz is something we value highly, so it does vary a bit, but roughly a dozen or so are dedicated to Features. We're heaviest on engineers, and then also have UI/UX developers, systems designers, producers, and QA. Very cross-disciplinary.

      • Panoramic_Panda
        Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
        @Celestalon Are there any kind of roles for a SDET at Blizzard?

        • Chadd Nervigg
          Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
          @Panoramic_Panda Yes! No current opening for that role on Features, but elsewhere at Blizzard there are some. Examples: https://t.co/dnzE3nNZyi https://t.co/s8TfYiarhT

      • nzcoward
        Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
        @Celestalon C#! I assume backend APIs, with C++ being the game integration?

        • Chadd Nervigg
          Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
          @nzcoward Most of the client stuff that Features team is working on is heavy on C#. The C++ is more on the server side.

      • TenOldMen
        Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
        @Celestalon Would you happen to have a more junior/entry level of the same kind of role as well? Asking for a friend

        • Chadd Nervigg
          Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
          @TenOldMen We do sometimes, but no open associate slot right now. Keep an eye out for that though!

    • EliteLeafHater
      Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
      @Celestalon random question any cool things with regards to achievements in development (even if you cant share what it is)

      • Chadd Nervigg
        Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
        @EliteLeafHater Systems-wise, we have a few ideas for cool improvements for the Achievement System, but nothing super major or high priority at this point. The system's working pretty well overall, I'd say. Many cool new individual achievements coming though!

    • medicenOgui
      Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
      @Celestalon @GallonHS Can we buy more than one pack at a time when we pay with gold? 🙏🏻 #F2P

      • Chadd Nervigg
        Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
        @medicenOgui @GallonHS Yep! Double-click/tap on the "1 Pack 🪙100" button. https://t.co/HBpqqdV64E

    • Chadd Nervigg
      Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
      Oh, other point that's probably relevant to many potential applicants: This can be a REMOTE position if preferred! Full-time in person, hybrid, or remote, are all welcome. International adds a bit of complication to the hiring process, but probably workable too!

      • Chadd Nervigg
        Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
        I believe there's some restriction on it being a country that we're licensed to operate in, or something like that? But that's pretty widespread. We do work US timezone hours though. The Features team has people from all across the US and Canada. Less than half of us are local.

    • adam_noodelman
      Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
      @Celestalon Are you required to have an in-ground pool in your home to work at Blizzard or is it just a coincidence that both Nick and Alkali have pools?

      • Chadd Nervigg
        Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
        @adam_noodelman Nick has a pool too? Why hasn't he invited me over?! :'(

        • adam_noodelman
          Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
          @Celestalon Yup or at least I assume this is his pool https://t.co/sgoAs3CcxH

          • hsdecktech
            Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
            @adam_noodelman @Celestalon This is my parents’ place! I live in a small condo. My building does have a pool, though, so we can still make something work… if you’ll willing to drive all the way out lol

    • Nincity_
      Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
      @Celestalon Not exactly a question related to programming, but how does the team go about commissioning card art? Do you commission on a case by case basis or are some artists fully hired? I’ve been curious how the art process is handled.

      • Chadd Nervigg
        Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
        @Nincity_ Card designers will design the card's mechanics and flavor, including an "art description", 1-2 sentences that describe what the art we'd like is. We also supply reference for similar/related characters.

        • Chadd Nervigg
          Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
          @Nincity_ Then our art outsourcing team will match art descriptions up with artists whose style would fit each piece. We have a wide variety of awesome artists that we work with, from all over the world, most of which are independent.

          • Chadd Nervigg
            Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
            @Nincity_ These are sent out in waves, usually 2 waves per expansion. As sketches, color studies, drafts, and finals start coming back, the art managers and designers are there to give feedback, and push the art in the right direction.

    • VincPlaysHS
      Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
      @Celestalon What does "begin as a remote position mean"? Can it stay that way? Can I apply from France?

      • Chadd Nervigg
        Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
        @VincPlaysHS https://t.co/OlgeGZBjdK

    • Christian_HS_
      Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
      @Celestalon Oh boy, I wish I were in California.

      • Chadd Nervigg
        Posted 3 years, 5 months ago (Source)
        @Christian_HS_ https://t.co/OlgeGZBjdK
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