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Senior Programmer

Sheffield, UK
POSITION PURPOSE
 
The Senior Game Programmer’s primary responsibility is to define the best way to implement the game design as desired by the design department using proprietary tools and scripting languages. This candidate will also modify and write systems as needed to support game play features. The candidate will coordinate the implementation of the game with artists, designers, and other programmers. The Senior Game Programmer will also mentor other programmers and lead console efforts as requested.
 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
 
  • Responsible for implementing assigned software tasks.
  • Develop a detailed design for the software task, providing input for scheduling, developing necessary algorithms and debugging software as needed.
  • Perform any research and acquire any new knowledge that is necessary to perform assigned tasks
  • Debugging as needed
  • Communicate, written and/or oral, the status of the assigned task on request. Collaborate with artists, designers and programmers Work with Tools and Technology programmers to suggest enhancements and refine m ents, and test prototypes
  • Work with minimum supervi s ion in a quick and timely manner to achieve goals and deadlines
  • Support other programmers on team
  • Mentor other programmers on team
  • Document all code for future instruction and use
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS
 
  • Minimum of 5+ years experience working in the Video Game industry with at least 2 shipped titles
  • Excellent knowledge of C/C++
  • Knowledge of game development tools and systems (Level editors, Ect…)
  • Practical experience with 3D Math
  • Maya/3D Studio max Familiarity
  • Knowledge of console development best practices
  • Experience with Source Control Systems
  • Proven ability to mentor less experienced programmers
 
 
PLUSES
 
  • Published papers
  • Computer Science Degree
  • Networking experience