[IT Jobs]

subject: Game Programmer , The Collective

The Collective is looking for Game Programmer
duration - Full Time

Job details: Game Programmer Job Summary:

The ideal candidate would have experience working on game mechanics in one or more triple-A games, and have the ability to design, plan and program complex game components. This would include areas such as camera control, scripting systems, level-specific game mechanics, working with low-level graphics APIs to meet a particular end result, artificial intelligence, and any other game-centric features. The candidate must also exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, a high level of understanding towards game technology production and an adaptability to work directly with members of the design and art teams to achieve results that they are happy with.

Job Responsibilities:

Programming of core game components, to required coding standards
Researching into the latest cutting edge games, and assessing how to push the envelope and improve upon implementations.
Working with Technology Programmers, Technical Directors, Development Directors, QA Testers and game project production staff
Development of technical design specification, implementation and test plans
Testing, debugging and revision of new or legacy engine systems
Profiling, performance-analysis, performance tuning
Contributing innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of game production and development

Job Requirements:

Experience in the design and implementation of game mechanics, in the context of a cutting edge 3D game
Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering
3+ years experience in advance C++/OOP architecture design and implementation
Experience and high level of understanding in the field of advanced 3D math
Demonstrated knowledge of good software engineering practices
Excellent analytical and communication skills
Self-motivated and passionate about video games
Team player

Skills:

C, C++, OOP
Visual C++ or .NET

Pluses:

Experience working with low-level console APIs
Bachelors degree or higher in Physics



Location: Newport Beach, CA, United States

Contact info:
1900 Quail St.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
http://www.collectivestudios.com
Phone: 949-255-1900
Fax: 949-724-9664
E-mail: kellyab@collectivestudios.com