Software Design Engineer, C++ Job in Redmond 98052, Washington US

Software Design Engineer, C++

OVERVIEW:

For this contract position, our client is a hugely popular software corporation seeking a Developer able to competently work with C++ code and projects to implement production-quality hooks into production game code. This candidate must be capable of acquiring proficiency with a large amount of established code and framework.
Working with different product teams, this SDE will design and implement tools which aid in testing high-visibility products. These test tools will be written in managed code (C#). A successful candidate will be able to operate with a focus on priority which may change. This team works on very cool things, which span from SQL to WPF to Wrapping Native APIs in Managed Wrappers to SharePoint and other new or emerging tech.

Primary responsibilities include:

* Collaboration with test teams to design and implement test tools for the purpose of automated testing and increasing the efficiency of manual testing
* Working in the native code of game titles to integrate an existing communications framework and implement game hooks for test purposes
* Designing new and leveraging existing test automation infrastructure
* Documenting functionality of test tools
* Working under the supervision of a Senior SDET

REQUIREMENTS:

* Very strong development and debugging skills using C++
* Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
* Ability to work well in a team environment
* Strong desire to take on and learn new technologies, such as C#, WPF, SQL
* Comfortable dealing with and taking on ambiguous technical challenges in a dynamic work environment
* BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent job experience
* Passion for technology
* Passion for gaming

BONUS:

* Game Testing experience
* Experience with SQL
* Experience with WPF
* Experience with a bug tracking system

This contract position is estimated to be 12 months in duration.

For more information about career opportunities with CompuCom Excell Data visit www.excell.com. Equal Opportunity Employer