Lead Game Programmer Job in San Francisco 94105, California Us
Lead Game Programmer
The Lead Game Programmer will lead a team of programmers within a cross-disciplinary game development environment. The Ideal candidate will leverage proven planning, communication, and hands-on implementation skills developing F2P client/server games. The position involves working closely with the project manager, producer and other peer leads to equally plan and implement optimal engineering solutions governed by an “agile” development methodology. This is a full-time programming position and a key role for the purpose of creating massively accessible browser-based games.
Responsibilities:
· Lead and collaborate with others to create large-scale, F2P browser-based MMOGs using Unity3D.
· Actively lead in the technical planning, scoping, architecture design and implementation.
· Responsible for designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions including but not limited to the following: Client/Server game features, general network compatible game systems, asset management and delivery systems, physics and collision integration, graphics, control interfaces and GUI integration.
· Optimize existing projects and develop new and innovative software for future projects.
· Be both the vision keeper and a hands-on developer for the entire project's code base.
· Perform regular 1-on-1’s and code reviews.
· Work closely with QA staff to resolve bugs.
· Assist the project manager in maintaining development focus, managing technical risks, regularly reporting on development progress, and ensuring our build is solid and functions well every day.
· Work within a scrum based development environment where test-driven development techniques are embraced.
Key Skills and Experience:
· You are a dynamic leader whose creativity, knowledge and experience make them stand out from the crowd.
· Mentorship of others to help guide and identify software solutions.
· Proven experience applying the right people to the right job at the right time.
· Excellent task definition, breakdown and scheduling skills.
· Fluency with either C++ or C# is essential.
· Experience creating robust code, documentation, build/deployment systems and unit testing frameworks.
· Solid experience with object-oriented programming and use of modern design patterns.
· Experience working with and creating internally shared run-time technologies and tools
· Experience creating state-of-the-art games and development pipelines.
· Experience with version control systems such as SVN, Git or Perforce.
· Good understanding of linear algebra as applied to 3D games.
· You are a focused problem-solver and team player who’s happy to work proactively with all disciplines, and work independently when necessary.
Bonus skills:
· Experience developing MMOGs and/or networked multi-player games.
· Experience with both Windows and Linux server templates, including configuration and optimization.
· Experience working Unity3D.
· Experience working with version control systems.
· Experience using PHP and MySQL and web API’s and LAMP servers.
· Experience with other managed languages such as LUA, ActionScript, Python.
Qualifications:
· You have at least 4 years experience working in the game industry in a similar role and have completed at least one game using Unity3D or other 3D game engines.
· 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
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.