Action Script Game and System Programmer Job in San Francisco 94105, California Us

 

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Action Script Game and Systems Programmer

 

The Action Script Game and Systems Programmer will leverage a blend of proven skills architecting and implementing object oriented designs to create modularized data-driven code for the purpose of making games. The qualified candidate will have professional experience working with fellow programmers and designers to create game systems and tools. Experience creating reusable code and working with version control systems is key. This is a full-time programming position dedicated to creating massively accessible browser-based games.

 

Responsibilities:

·         Work within a scrum based development environment.

·         Work independently on assignments including; front-end, game systems, game features, and tools.

·         Create robust and optimized code using data-driven and script-driven techniques.

·         Develop level design tools for game development.

 

Key Skills and Experience:

·         You are a skilled programmer whose creativity, knowledge and experience make them stand out from the crowd.

·         You have in-depth knowledge of object-oriented programming, code reusability techniques and ActionScript (versions 2 and 3).

·         Professional experience working on dynamic, data-driven projects and script-driven animation.

·         Solid understanding of how to create robust, reusable and optimized code within Action Script.

·         Enjoy developing, porting and refactoring software.

·         Have a keen desire to work on all areas of game development, including: game systems, game features, content authoring tools, Front-end GUI and UI programming.

·         Experience working within project structures that maximize team collaboration and integration with version control systems such as SVN and perforce.

·         Experience using Linux and command shell programming.

·         Experience working with other scripting languages such as PHP and C# is a significant bonus.

 

Qualifications:

·         2+ years professional experience in a similar role.

·         You have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent training and experience.

·         You are fluent in both written and spoken English and possess excellent communication skills.

 

We offer:

·         A competitive salary, great benefits and a 401(k) plan

·         A fresh, open and international atmosphere.

·         Latitude for new ideas and initiatives in this contemporary game development space!

 

Our company is expanding with outstanding and engaged professionals growing with it. If you feel that your talent and abilities would make a valuable contribution to our future, we'd love to hear from you!

 

To apply, please send resume with cover letter to hr-us@bigpoint.net

COMPANY BLURB

Located in San Francisco’s SOMA district, Bigpoint Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bigpoint GmbH, a leading online game developer, publisher and content provider for more than 1000 global distribution partners. Bigpoint’s free-to-play games are played by over 230 million registered users in over 30 languages. The company’s diversified portfolio includes high-quality games for browser, mobile, and social platforms. More than 800 employees from over 35 different nations work at the company headquarters in Hamburg, Germany, and at other locations including Berlin, São Paulo, Paris, and Malta. Over 100 employees work together in the fast-growing San Francisco office, whose current projects include Battlestar Galactica Online, The Mummy Online, Universal Monsters Online, and several unannounced titles.