VivendiGames
13-02-2007, 03:15 AM
Sierra Online is looking for a Client Programmer to implement games for the Xbox 360 Live Arcade. Proven experience in C++ game programming, 3D graphics programming, and a passion for playing games is required.
Responsibilities:
Implementation of Xbox Live Arcade games
Assist in designing and creating core technologies including tools, graphics rendering, and multiplayer systems
Provide creative solutions to technical problems and see that they are carried to completion
Take part in the Code Review process and improve upon existing source code when appropriate
Provide a complete task list and schedule for responsible work. Inform others when the schedule is at risk
Work with game programmers, producers, quality assurance, and management to achieve feature and performance goals
Work with the client leads, tools leads, and services leads to establish and maintain coding processes, standards, and methodologies
Requirements:
5+ years of C/C++ and object oriented design experience required
Production experience and expertise in 3D graphics/rendering and core game engine technology is required
Strong knowledge of 3D math required
Experience with DirectX 8 or later
Experience with multiplayer programming
Experience with Windows programming
Experience with HLSL
Required experience in advanced lighting and shading techniques
Preferred experience with Xbox 360 / Xbox 360 Live Arcade programming
Preferred experience with multithreaded programming
Preferred experience in developing tools or windows apps with C#
Preferred experience with a current or previous generation game console
Preferred experience in animation programming
Preferred experience in working in an agile development environment
Excellent team and communication skills required
Production experience with two or more game titles required
Ability to work well in a team environment with schedules and reliable milestone delivery
B.S. in computer science or a related field a plus
Willing to work on site in Issaquah, WA
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and references via email to: careers@vgames.com with the subject: Xbox Live Arcade Client Programmer
About Sierra Online
Sierra Online, a division of Vivendi Games, develops and publishes quality Xbox Live Arcade, mid-session and PC online titles for every viable platform. Titles in development include FreeStyle Street Basketball, a fast-paced online basketball game featuring innovative community and customization capabilities; as well as Xbox Live Arcade and online games. Sierra Online is headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif., with regional studios in Issaquah, Wash., and Shanghai, China.
Vivendi Games is a global developer, publisher and distributor of multi-platform interactive entertainment. The company is the leader in the subscription-based massively multi-player online (MMO) games category and holds leading positions in the PC, casual online, console, handheld and mobile games markets. Vivendi Games two principal studios and publishing labels include Blizzard Entertainment, headquartered in Irvine, CA, and Sierra Entertainment, headquartered in Los Angeles, which includes Radical Entertainment, Swordfish Studios, High Moon Studios and Massive Entertainment. Vivendi Games is also home to Vivendi Games Mobile, dedicated to publishing quality titles for the worldwide mobile games market. Vivendi Games maintains strategic relationships with industry leading content partners, including Universal Music Group, NBC Universal, Twentieth Century Fox, and Ludlum Entertainment. The company has 16 offices around the world conducting business in 75 countries.
Responsibilities:
Implementation of Xbox Live Arcade games
Assist in designing and creating core technologies including tools, graphics rendering, and multiplayer systems
Provide creative solutions to technical problems and see that they are carried to completion
Take part in the Code Review process and improve upon existing source code when appropriate
Provide a complete task list and schedule for responsible work. Inform others when the schedule is at risk
Work with game programmers, producers, quality assurance, and management to achieve feature and performance goals
Work with the client leads, tools leads, and services leads to establish and maintain coding processes, standards, and methodologies
Requirements:
5+ years of C/C++ and object oriented design experience required
Production experience and expertise in 3D graphics/rendering and core game engine technology is required
Strong knowledge of 3D math required
Experience with DirectX 8 or later
Experience with multiplayer programming
Experience with Windows programming
Experience with HLSL
Required experience in advanced lighting and shading techniques
Preferred experience with Xbox 360 / Xbox 360 Live Arcade programming
Preferred experience with multithreaded programming
Preferred experience in developing tools or windows apps with C#
Preferred experience with a current or previous generation game console
Preferred experience in animation programming
Preferred experience in working in an agile development environment
Excellent team and communication skills required
Production experience with two or more game titles required
Ability to work well in a team environment with schedules and reliable milestone delivery
B.S. in computer science or a related field a plus
Willing to work on site in Issaquah, WA
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and references via email to: careers@vgames.com with the subject: Xbox Live Arcade Client Programmer
About Sierra Online
Sierra Online, a division of Vivendi Games, develops and publishes quality Xbox Live Arcade, mid-session and PC online titles for every viable platform. Titles in development include FreeStyle Street Basketball, a fast-paced online basketball game featuring innovative community and customization capabilities; as well as Xbox Live Arcade and online games. Sierra Online is headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif., with regional studios in Issaquah, Wash., and Shanghai, China.
Vivendi Games is a global developer, publisher and distributor of multi-platform interactive entertainment. The company is the leader in the subscription-based massively multi-player online (MMO) games category and holds leading positions in the PC, casual online, console, handheld and mobile games markets. Vivendi Games two principal studios and publishing labels include Blizzard Entertainment, headquartered in Irvine, CA, and Sierra Entertainment, headquartered in Los Angeles, which includes Radical Entertainment, Swordfish Studios, High Moon Studios and Massive Entertainment. Vivendi Games is also home to Vivendi Games Mobile, dedicated to publishing quality titles for the worldwide mobile games market. Vivendi Games maintains strategic relationships with industry leading content partners, including Universal Music Group, NBC Universal, Twentieth Century Fox, and Ludlum Entertainment. The company has 16 offices around the world conducting business in 75 countries.