Bizarre
10-27-2008, 10:50 AM
Bizarre Creations - Lead Programmer
Job description and responsibilities:
Lead Programmer
Requirements:
Excellent C/C++ skills
Prior experience in either a senior or lead role
Good problem solving and debugging skills
Console programming experience on at least one published game
Previous experience and a good understanding of mutli-threading
Good communication skills
Responsibilities:
The go-to-person for major issues with the game. Be able to track down and get problems fixed
Help more junior members of staff to develop through knowledge sharing and guidance
Be responsible for ensuring technical budgets across code and art teams.
Work with production, art and the core technology group to deliver to deadlines
Help set realistic targets for tasks and for ensuring they stay on track
Look for ways in which the game making process can be streamlined
Help get the game to the point of shipping by any means necessary
Bonus skills:
Multi-platform development
Good sense of humour for reviewing code
Optimisation skills
Things we like to see...
Enthusiasm; a real love for the work.
Talent - this is far more important than qualifications for us!
Commitment to both the product and the team.
The ability to see a project through to the end.
Ability to work under time pressure
An honest CV, and a good demo/samples of work.
Things we don't particularly look for:
Games industry experience.
Qualifications in the relevant subject (they can help, but aren't essential!).
Applying for this role:
Firstly, thanks for your interest! Bizarre Creations create triple-A titles across several platforms, and offer a good salary, bonuses, pension benefits, medical benefits, a private health care package, and overtime pay. If you would like to apply for this role, please email your CV directly to Michelle at NextGenJobsArt@bizarrecreations.com, being sure to attach or link to your demo/sample work.
EU applications: As we are in the UK, applications from European EU-member countries can normally be considered with no problems.
Non-EU applications: As we are based in the UK all non-EU applicants will require a work permit before they apply. Please take this into consideration if you were interested in any of our vacancies as unfortunately Bizarre Creations do not have the resources to obtain permits on your behalf. More information on work permits can be found on the Home Office website.
Please note: All non UK nationals should indicate their level of English speaking and understanding with their application.
We also offer a relocation bonus on a case-by-case basis for those moving home to work at Bizarre Creations.
Full details here http://www.gameartisans.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=24&jobid=225
Job description and responsibilities:
Lead Programmer
Requirements:
Excellent C/C++ skills
Prior experience in either a senior or lead role
Good problem solving and debugging skills
Console programming experience on at least one published game
Previous experience and a good understanding of mutli-threading
Good communication skills
Responsibilities:
The go-to-person for major issues with the game. Be able to track down and get problems fixed
Help more junior members of staff to develop through knowledge sharing and guidance
Be responsible for ensuring technical budgets across code and art teams.
Work with production, art and the core technology group to deliver to deadlines
Help set realistic targets for tasks and for ensuring they stay on track
Look for ways in which the game making process can be streamlined
Help get the game to the point of shipping by any means necessary
Bonus skills:
Multi-platform development
Good sense of humour for reviewing code
Optimisation skills
Things we like to see...
Enthusiasm; a real love for the work.
Talent - this is far more important than qualifications for us!
Commitment to both the product and the team.
The ability to see a project through to the end.
Ability to work under time pressure
An honest CV, and a good demo/samples of work.
Things we don't particularly look for:
Games industry experience.
Qualifications in the relevant subject (they can help, but aren't essential!).
Applying for this role:
Firstly, thanks for your interest! Bizarre Creations create triple-A titles across several platforms, and offer a good salary, bonuses, pension benefits, medical benefits, a private health care package, and overtime pay. If you would like to apply for this role, please email your CV directly to Michelle at NextGenJobsArt@bizarrecreations.com, being sure to attach or link to your demo/sample work.
EU applications: As we are in the UK, applications from European EU-member countries can normally be considered with no problems.
Non-EU applications: As we are based in the UK all non-EU applicants will require a work permit before they apply. Please take this into consideration if you were interested in any of our vacancies as unfortunately Bizarre Creations do not have the resources to obtain permits on your behalf. More information on work permits can be found on the Home Office website.
Please note: All non UK nationals should indicate their level of English speaking and understanding with their application.
We also offer a relocation bonus on a case-by-case basis for those moving home to work at Bizarre Creations.
Full details here http://www.gameartisans.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=24&jobid=225