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Senior Gameplay Programmer
at Vigil Games
Austin, TX
About Vigil Games:
Vigil Games was founded in 2005 by world renowned comic artist Joe Madureira and
video game industry veteran David Adams. In 2006, we became a member of the THQ
family. Vigil's recent release, Darksiders, available on current generation
console systems, has achieved both critical acclaim and solid retail sales. The
studio facility is located in the beautiful hills of Austin, TX. While always
striving to be a world class game development house, Vigil also provides an
exciting, fun, and creative work atmosphere.As part of the THQ family of
studios, Vigil offers a very competitive compensation package that includes
bonuses, stock options, health insurance, 401k, educational assistance, and much
more.
Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Gameplay Programmer to help design,
implement, and refine the overall gameplay experience for Darksiders II. The
Senior Gameplay Programmer will work closely with other Art and Design leads to
insure that all gameplay functionality is carried through to completion and
provides an incredible player experience.
Core Responsibilities
Work in conjunction with designers and artists to shape gameplay
Implement gameplay related functionality including controls, AI, weapon
behavior, camera movement, and game mechanics
Work with the other team members to iterate and refine gameplay systems
Contribute innovative and original ideas toward all aspects of the game’s
production and development
Write robust, maintainable code
Maintain code performance through profiling and optimization
Skills & Qualifications
At least 5+ years of game industry experience in a programming role
Has previously held a senior programming position on at least one shipped AAA
console or PC title
Demonstrated proficiency in C++
Experience working with a cross-platform engine
A strong understanding of software Engineering practices
Strong work ethic is a must and willingness to adapt
Proven leadership and mentorship abilities
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Self-motivated
Strong sense of problem solving and decision making ability
Proven ability to successfully multitask under considerable pressure
An avid gamer with strong interest in pushing the industry forward creatively
Respond to the Job post by sending an email to jobs@vigilgames.com to apply for
this position!
Vigil Games was founded in 2005 by world renowned comic artist Joe Madureira and
video game industry veteran David Adams. In 2006, we became a member of the THQ
family. Vigil's recent release, Darksiders, available on current generation
console systems, has achieved both critical acclaim and solid retail sales. The
studio facility is located in the beautiful hills of Austin, TX. While always
striving to be a world class game development house, Vigil also provides an
exciting, fun, and creative work atmosphere.As part of the THQ family of
studios, Vigil offers a very competitive compensation package that includes
bonuses, stock options, health insurance, 401k, educational assistance, and much
more.
Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Gameplay Programmer to help design,
implement, and refine the overall gameplay experience for Darksiders II. The
Senior Gameplay Programmer will work closely with other Art and Design leads to
insure that all gameplay functionality is carried through to completion and
provides an incredible player experience.
Core Responsibilities
Work in conjunction with designers and artists to shape gameplay
Implement gameplay related functionality including controls, AI, weapon
behavior, camera movement, and game mechanics
Work with the other team members to iterate and refine gameplay systems
Contribute innovative and original ideas toward all aspects of the game’s
production and development
Write robust, maintainable code
Maintain code performance through profiling and optimization
Skills & Qualifications
At least 5+ years of game industry experience in a programming role
Has previously held a senior programming position on at least one shipped AAA
console or PC title
Demonstrated proficiency in C++
Experience working with a cross-platform engine
A strong understanding of software Engineering practices
Strong work ethic is a must and willingness to adapt
Proven leadership and mentorship abilities
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Self-motivated
Strong sense of problem solving and decision making ability
Proven ability to successfully multitask under considerable pressure
An avid gamer with strong interest in pushing the industry forward creatively
Respond to the Job post by sending an email to jobs@vigilgames.com to apply for
this position!