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Co-op Game Client Programmer - Playfish
at EA
Montreal, QC
Position Overview
We are looking for talented co-ops to join our growing team in Montreal working on social games for new platforms. The Co-op Game Client Programmer is responsible for developing the player-facing features of the game. You will interact on a daily basis with the designers, artists, and server programmers to produce a tightly-integrated final product that is widely recognized for its visual appeal and the quality and depth of gameplay.
Qualifications
• Proficient with C#
• Solid foundation in OOP concepts and design patterns.
• A natural feeling for and understanding of good gameplay mechanics.
• Solid understanding of algorithms, math & performance constraints.
• Comfortable with UI programming.
• Strong eye for detail.
• Desire to work with new platforms.
• Interest in social games.
• Unity3D experience
• Familiar & comfortable in a highly iterative development process.
• Understanding of modern serialization techniques.
• Experience with game development.
About: Playfish Montreal
Playfish leads the social gaming industry in innovation and creativity with award-winning, category-defining games designed for friends to play together. The company has changed the way people play games by creating more social and connected experiences. To date, more than 150 million Playfish games have been installed and played by millions of people worldwide on platforms such as Facebook, MySpace, Google, Bebo, iPhone and Android. The company’s games are amongst the most acclaimed and popular online and include Pet Society, Restaurant City, Country Story and Who Has The Biggest Brain? Playfish has development studios in Montreal, London, San Francisco, Beijing and Tromso, Norway. The result is the dynamism, fun and speed of a start-up with the resources of a multi-decade industry leader.
Montréal is enjoying a rapid growth in games development, and EA Montréal is at the center of attracting the best talent. Within close proximity to several surrounding universities, including McGill University, Concordia, University of Quebec, and the University of Montréal, EA Montréal focuses on recruiting the very best of Montréal's college graduates. Our talented staff benefits from outstanding leadership, exceptional opportunities for training and career progression, and a great work environment in a world-class city.
We are looking for talented co-ops to join our growing team in Montreal working on social games for new platforms. The Co-op Game Client Programmer is responsible for developing the player-facing features of the game. You will interact on a daily basis with the designers, artists, and server programmers to produce a tightly-integrated final product that is widely recognized for its visual appeal and the quality and depth of gameplay.
Qualifications
• Proficient with C#
• Solid foundation in OOP concepts and design patterns.
• A natural feeling for and understanding of good gameplay mechanics.
• Solid understanding of algorithms, math & performance constraints.
• Comfortable with UI programming.
• Strong eye for detail.
• Desire to work with new platforms.
• Interest in social games.
• Unity3D experience
• Familiar & comfortable in a highly iterative development process.
• Understanding of modern serialization techniques.
• Experience with game development.
About: Playfish Montreal
Playfish leads the social gaming industry in innovation and creativity with award-winning, category-defining games designed for friends to play together. The company has changed the way people play games by creating more social and connected experiences. To date, more than 150 million Playfish games have been installed and played by millions of people worldwide on platforms such as Facebook, MySpace, Google, Bebo, iPhone and Android. The company’s games are amongst the most acclaimed and popular online and include Pet Society, Restaurant City, Country Story and Who Has The Biggest Brain? Playfish has development studios in Montreal, London, San Francisco, Beijing and Tromso, Norway. The result is the dynamism, fun and speed of a start-up with the resources of a multi-decade industry leader.
Montréal is enjoying a rapid growth in games development, and EA Montréal is at the center of attracting the best talent. Within close proximity to several surrounding universities, including McGill University, Concordia, University of Quebec, and the University of Montréal, EA Montréal focuses on recruiting the very best of Montréal's college graduates. Our talented staff benefits from outstanding leadership, exceptional opportunities for training and career progression, and a great work environment in a world-class city.