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subject: Sr. Game Programmer , Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA)

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) is looking for Sr. Game Programmer
duration - Full Time

Job details: Sr. Game Programmer Responsibilities:
Implement code systems based upon:
Technical designs as submitted by the Lead Programmer
Game designs as submitted by game design and art staff
Working cooperatively with team members to form or further enhance code systems.
Develop skills to produce competitive and technically superior code systems by:
Communicating with experienced staff on the team to learn techniques and/or design philosophies
Working with existing code systems and learning how and why they have been developed
Seeking outside development influences through either peer relations and/or conferences related to current field and project parameters.
Support code systems including:
Pre-existing code systems
Newly developed technologies
3rd Party libraries / tools and technologies
Provide technical support to art and design staff for tools and game logic code systems.
Specialize in a particular code system including:
Graphics Programming : Low-Level and High Level Systems
Game Code Systems such as AI, Scripting, Game Logic
Physics and Collision Programming \
Tool Development: Support for Low-Level code systems and High-level Game Systems.
Self-Manage programming tasks including:
Task management based on schedules provided by the Lead Programmer
Communicate with the Lead Programmer on amount of time required to finish tasks on a timely basis
Identify tasks that require extra scheduled time or extra programming help to aid completion.
Supervise Programmers and Junior Programmers with tasks including:
Code system implementation strategies
Data structure design reviews
Task scheduling.

Skills:
Must be able to work effectively with other programmers, artists, and designers in a team environment.

Must be able to take instruction from Lead Programmer and be able to provide insight into a broad range of technical challenges.
Must be able to utilize a variety of tools to aid in programming and be able to think beyond the given challenge presented for a potential solution.
Must have a competent knowledge of the programming languages and practices being used on the project.
Must possess good problem solving skills and have a working knowledge of 3d Math.
Must be able to tackle new challenges as presented, such as working on unfamiliar hardware or code environments.
Must be a self-starter and be able to follow implementation plans provided by the Lead Programmer.
Excellent communication skills are required to be able to explain programming solutions and ideas.
Must be able to adequately provide instruction to non-programming personnel on how to use programmer generated tools and code implementations.
A Senior Programmer must be able to offer a skill and/or talent toward a specific phase or implementation task during the course of the project. The specialization should reflect an area of the project that offers a competitive edge.

Location: Bend, OR, United States

Contact info:
Offering exceptional benefits including Medical, 401(k) with match of up to 4%, and Annual Bonus Program. For confidential consideration, please submit resumes via our website and reference jobcode: #ST10784.

Submit applications to the following website: http://www.us.playstation.com/jobs

Sony Computer Entertainment America
Principals only please. An EEO.
http://www.us.playstation.com/jobs