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subject: Graphics Programmer , THQ KAOS

THQ KAOS is looking for Graphics Programmer
duration - Full Time

Job details: Graphics Programmer Kaos Studios is a new game development studio located in the heart of New York City and wholly owned by THQ Inc., one of the top worldwide video game publishers. Our studio is producing the next big AAA FPS/action title for the next-generation of gaming consoles and we are looking for a talented graphics programmer to join our team.


Every developer's input is a significant part of our game design process, so you should be passionately interested in game development as well as writing great code. We are particularly interested in programmers who have technical skills and care about how technology can be used to make games more fun.

Responsibilities:

Work with lead programmer, producers, designers, artists and QA testers
Develop technical design specifications and test plans
Extend our existing graphics engine and pipeline
Support and debug existing graphics and pipeline functionality
Profile code for performance analysis and tuning
Optimize code to improve processor and memory usage
Provide mentorship and guidance to less senior programmers
Contribute innovative solutions for all aspects of game production and development

Required Experience and Skills:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Math, Computer or Software
Engineering
5+ years of experience in C/C++ architecture design and implementation
3+ years of experience in console programming, Xbox 360/PS3 a big plus
Familiarity with state of the art graphics techniques
Experience with DirectX, vertex shaders and pixel shaders
Knowledge of multithreaded programming
Excellent 3D math skills
Excellent analytical and communication skills and interest in working with our
game developers in a cooperative team environment

Commitment to code quality, documentation and sound testing procedures
A sincere interest in game development and game technology
Experience with 3D Studio Max and Maya add-ins is a plus
Experience extending and enhancing an existing engine is a plus


Location: New York, NY, United States

Contact info:
All interested applicants can apply online via our jobsite:
http://thq.kenexa.com/thq/cc/CCJobResultsAction.ss?command=ViewJobDetails&job;_REQUISITION_NUMBER=7142

Hard copy resume/demo reels can be mailed to:

THQ, Kaos
Attn: Recruiting
129 W. 27th St.
8th floor
New York, NY 10001

http://thq.kenexa.com/thq/cc/CCJobResultsAction.ss?command=ViewJobDetails&job;_REQUISITION_NUMBER=7142