Midway Austin Sr. Engine Programmer
Midway is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment software. Midway videogames are available for play on all major videogame platforms including the Playstation3 computer entertainment system, Xbox360 video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo Wii, and Nintendo DS. Midway is legendary in the industry with early breakthrough titles including Defender and Spy Hunter. More recent blockbuster titles include NBA Ballers, Blitz: The League and the Mortal Kombat series.
We are currently seeking a Sr. Engine Programmer to join our Austin studio. This is a non-managing position.
Essential Functions: -
Develops C++ as assigned and scheduled by a Lead Programmer including the following aspects of code development architect implement debug document and maintain
Works independently to complete assigned projects with limited supervision on most work
Keeps current with the technological developments and advancements in the computer game industry
Researches coding techniques and algorithms
Works proactively with Lead Programmer to identify technical and developmental risks and obstacles and helps generate solutions
Works proactively with Designers and Artists to successfully complete assigned tasks
Provides technical leadership in areas of specialization
Develops technical design specifications and engineering plans that produce high quality products with efficient and reusable code
Is relied upon to solve the more complex problems with code within his/her specialty
Advises and/or mentors other programmers.
Skills and Abilities:
Expertise in one or more of the following specialties: physics, 3D graphics/rendering, audio, creature animation and game tools.
Ability to write clear, maintainable, portable code.
Ability to adapt to changing requirements.
Ability to collaborate as member of a team and work toward team goals.
Understanding of engineering and software architecture principals.
Ability to contribute innovative ideas to all aspects of game development.
Ability to solve complex code problems efficiently.
Previous Experience:
6+ years game industry or related programming experience
Experience on at least one critically and/or commercially successful product
Xbox 360 and P53 experience strongly desirable
Unreal Engine 3 0 experience strongly desirable
Please apply via our website at http://jobs.midway.com.
Midway is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by Federal, State or local law.
We are currently seeking a Sr. Engine Programmer to join our Austin studio. This is a non-managing position.
Essential Functions: -
Develops C++ as assigned and scheduled by a Lead Programmer including the following aspects of code development architect implement debug document and maintain
Works independently to complete assigned projects with limited supervision on most work
Keeps current with the technological developments and advancements in the computer game industry
Researches coding techniques and algorithms
Works proactively with Lead Programmer to identify technical and developmental risks and obstacles and helps generate solutions
Works proactively with Designers and Artists to successfully complete assigned tasks
Provides technical leadership in areas of specialization
Develops technical design specifications and engineering plans that produce high quality products with efficient and reusable code
Is relied upon to solve the more complex problems with code within his/her specialty
Advises and/or mentors other programmers.
Skills and Abilities:
Expertise in one or more of the following specialties: physics, 3D graphics/rendering, audio, creature animation and game tools.
Ability to write clear, maintainable, portable code.
Ability to adapt to changing requirements.
Ability to collaborate as member of a team and work toward team goals.
Understanding of engineering and software architecture principals.
Ability to contribute innovative ideas to all aspects of game development.
Ability to solve complex code problems efficiently.
Previous Experience:
6+ years game industry or related programming experience
Experience on at least one critically and/or commercially successful product
Xbox 360 and P53 experience strongly desirable
Unreal Engine 3 0 experience strongly desirable
Please apply via our website at http://jobs.midway.com.
Midway is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by Federal, State or local law.