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Snr Gameplay Programmer
Company unspecified (job is advertised through an agency)Sydney
(pay unspecified)
AAA New Project
Responsibilities:
● Design, implement and maintain data-driven software systems.
● Estimate work in conjunction with the Lead Gameplay Programmer and strive to complete work within estimates.
● Evaluate and suggest viable strategies for implementing design requests.
● Document gameplay systems and assist designers in learning new features.
● Work with other disciplines on a daily basis to implement and finetune gameplay features.
● Fix bugs as they arise.
● Maintain high code quality standards throughout the development cycle.
● Actively work to improve and maintain the code base.
● Mentor junior members of the team.
● Assist the Lead Gameplay Programmer in setting the technical direction of the game.
● Own the technical implementation of large gameplay features.
● Be an example to other members of the team, both through attitude and quality of work.
Qualifications and Technical Competencies:
● Degree (B.Sc. etc) in Computer Science or Mathematics.
● Shipped at least 2 AAA console or PC titles
● 6+ years of industry experience.
● Strong C++ knowledge.
● Strong mathematics background (linear algebra, vector maths).
● Console development experience, multiple platforms (PC. XBox 360 and PS3) an asset.
Personal Qualities:
● A good feel for game design and what makes a good game.
● Responsible and self disciplined.
● Good written and verbal communicator; articulate and able to communicate to creative disciplines as well as technical.
● Organized and self motivated.
● Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
● Flexible, able to adapt to change and able to work under pressure.
● Ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
● Solid team player.
● Diligent and dedicated to achieving the best result for the project.
● Maintain a high personal standard and quality bar for the product
● Passionate about playing and making fantastic video games.
Responsibilities:
● Design, implement and maintain data-driven software systems.
● Estimate work in conjunction with the Lead Gameplay Programmer and strive to complete work within estimates.
● Evaluate and suggest viable strategies for implementing design requests.
● Document gameplay systems and assist designers in learning new features.
● Work with other disciplines on a daily basis to implement and finetune gameplay features.
● Fix bugs as they arise.
● Maintain high code quality standards throughout the development cycle.
● Actively work to improve and maintain the code base.
● Mentor junior members of the team.
● Assist the Lead Gameplay Programmer in setting the technical direction of the game.
● Own the technical implementation of large gameplay features.
● Be an example to other members of the team, both through attitude and quality of work.
Qualifications and Technical Competencies:
● Degree (B.Sc. etc) in Computer Science or Mathematics.
● Shipped at least 2 AAA console or PC titles
● 6+ years of industry experience.
● Strong C++ knowledge.
● Strong mathematics background (linear algebra, vector maths).
● Console development experience, multiple platforms (PC. XBox 360 and PS3) an asset.
Personal Qualities:
● A good feel for game design and what makes a good game.
● Responsible and self disciplined.
● Good written and verbal communicator; articulate and able to communicate to creative disciplines as well as technical.
● Organized and self motivated.
● Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
● Flexible, able to adapt to change and able to work under pressure.
● Ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
● Solid team player.
● Diligent and dedicated to achieving the best result for the project.
● Maintain a high personal standard and quality bar for the product
● Passionate about playing and making fantastic video games.