- Ref# 3740
- Game Programmer
Contact: Matt Moran
Location: Northwest Suburbs of Chicago
Description
Our client is looking for talented and experienced Game Programmers to help us develop games for current and next-gen systems. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of game programming experience using C++ in addition to various scripting languages. If you love to write code, and understand what it takes to create cutting edge gameplay - we want to hear from you!
- Design and implement core gameplay components such as AI, physics, character control, cameras, VFX, etc.
- Communicate closely with Lead Programmer and content creators
- Maintain awareness of state of the art tools & techniques for developing high quality, competitive game applications
- Develop in-depth knowledge of our proprietary technologies
- Contribute innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of game development
- Assist with recruiting, managing, providing technical direction, task prioritization and mentoring
- Write clear technical design and specification documents
- Estimate delivery time for work in progress
Responsibilities
- Strong desire to develop cutting-edge, high quality games
- Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent work experience
- Deep knowledge of C/C++ and STL
- Experience developing gameplay systems used in at least 1 published title
- Excellent math and/or physics foundation
- Exceptional problem solving, debugging and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work self-directed as part of a team
- Demonstrated knowledge of good software engineering practices
- An eye for detail and feel for good gameplay
Qualifications
- MS degree in Computer Science or related discipline desirable
- 2+ year professional game development / programming
- Experience with scripting languages such as Lua, Ruby, Perl or Python
- Experience with source control technologies such as Perforce, Source Safe, or Alienbrain
- Experience with cross platform development
- Experience with client/server application development
- Experience using MFC, C#, Windows Forms or other tool development technologies
Desired Skills
Relocation assistance is available.
Compensation: 60 - 80K
