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Game Developer - PopCap Games - Seattle


Game Developer - PopCap Games - Seattle

Postby andie » Jun 30, 2007 @ 4:20am

Game Developer
Seattle, Wa.
Relocation Available

Description
PopCap Games, the world’s leading developer of casual games, is hiring for its Seattle studio. We are seeking a talented and energetic Game Developer who loves games, has a deep and intuitive understanding of what makes them fun, is willing to work closely with designers but is bold enough to make independent contributions, and loves to tinker with the fidgety little bits until everything is just right.

The successful candidate will have an indie gamer spirit, strong coding skills and the understanding that making a simple game can be harder but more rewarding than a complex one.

Summary
This position will be responsible for working closely with producers and artists during per-production and production to create prototypes and final code for awesome downloadable and online games for the PC. The ideal candidate will also serve as a great mentor, a core member of the studio’s staff, and a positive presence in the office.

Major Job Duties
The major functions of the job include:
• Prototype game ideas (their own and others’)
• Contribute to the architecture and design of the game; work cross-functionally with producers and artists
• Follow project specifications to finish code on time and within requirements
• Work with QA to identify code defects and fix, as required
• Maintain flexibility to assist with special projects, as needed

Skills and Experience Required
• At least 4 years of coding experience, preferably in the gaming space
• Strong ability to communicate with a variety of people, such as other engineers, QA staff, and non-technical coworkers
• Must be able to work independently with great follow-through
• Must be able to create code documentation
• Must be detail-oriented
• Proficiency in C++ and a quick learner for other computer software packages.
• Proficiency with DirectX and ActiveX desired

Education Required
• High school diploma, or equivalent, required
• College degree in Computer Science or related field, a plus

PopCap offers competitive salaries and the following comprehensive benefits:
• Health, dental, vision, STD/LTD, and Life Insurance.
• 401k matching, profit sharing, bonuses, and stock options.
• Transportation allowance, education reimbursement, charitable gift matching.

For immediate consideration please forward resume, outline of relevant experience with any links or online portfolios, etc, current and expected salary along with availability for a phone conversation to Andrea Clarke - andrea@planetschnoogie.com

Please feel free to forward to others that may be interested.

http://psrecruiting.biz - for PopCap Games
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Postby summer_goth » Jun 30, 2007 @ 8:07am

Oh I would love to have this job. If only it came at the end of the year rather than now.

I have to complete a couple of projects by then so I can't move at this time in my life.

I will most definitely print this out and put it up on the wall by my computer. Just to know that this is the kind of job that I want, that I am working for.
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Postby andie » Jul 2, 2007 @ 4:03am

Please do - we are always open to informational conversations as well!

Good luck on your two projects!!!

Take care, Andrea

andrea@planetschnoogie.com for PopCap Games
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