Senior Console Network Programmer, Florida Studio

Description

Award winning independent developer Firebrand Games is looking for a Senior Console Network Programmer to join the team in the US to work on expanding Firebrand’s proprietary Octane engine features to the online space.

The Senior Console Network Programmer will work closely with our game team, Technical Director and Lead Game Programmer to extend solid and feature rich online functionality to our Octane technology and ensure full technical requirements compliance for the supported platforms in general and the PlayStation Vita in particular.

As a senior member of the programming team you will assist the Technical Director, Lead Game Programmer and Producer in creating schedules, identifying risks and priorities while taking full ownership of network related features and technical requirements sub-systems. As a Senior Programmer you are also expected to apply up-to-date and relevant programming methodologies, produce exemplary work and mentor less experienced programmers.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or other suitable degree preferred.

• Professional experience working in video game development.

• Must have the right to live and work in the USA.

Preferred experience

• A minimum of 4 years of professional video games programming experience.

• Credited on at least 2 published video games in a (Senior) Programmer role.

• Experience with network feature development on HD consoles / platforms.

• Experience through a full technical requirements submission on at least one HD console game.

• Experience of networking programming on an HD console.

Required skills

• High level of proficiency with C++, STL and OOP.

• Profound knowledge of network protocols, server structure, network synchronization etc.

• Exceptional communication and team working skills.

• Ability to work unsupervised and manage your own tasks and priorities.

Desired skills

• A deep interest in games in general and racing games in particular.

• Good optimization skills in general and on HD consoles in particular.

Portfolio

• Solid demo of personal work.

• Links to commercially released products with clear indication of contributions made.

Please send an e-mail with your cover letter and Resume, including clear indication of published titles and contributions to usajobs_AT_firebrandgames.com. Please also include any relevant examples of work.

Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate they meet the above requirements ahead of the interview stage.