Monday, March 1, 2010

JOB ALERT: GAMER PROGRAMMER – IDOL MINDS

Job Duties(s): AI / Pathfinding Systems, AUDIO / SOUND, GAMEPLAY / LOGIC, MATH / PHYSICS / ALGORITHMS, Prototyping, Scripting, UI / FRONT END / HUD
Software Utilized: C++, .NET, C#
Platform(s): Unannounced, PS3, XBOX 360
Start Date: Immediately

Idol Minds is seeking an entry to mid-level programmer to perform general programming tasks on an upcoming title.

COMPANY
Idol Minds is an independent game developer for the PS3 and other consoles. We are ideally located in Colorado between Denver and Boulder next to the Rocky Mountains. Our company offers a relaxed and fun work environment, competitive salary, royalties, moving expenses, health and dental insurance, and a 401k plan. Our location offers close proximity to countless outdoor and metropolitan activities.
We have immediate positions available for full time employment. The people we're looking for are well organized, detail oriented, and enjoy working in a relaxed team atmosphere. If you are a talented and highly skilled individual with a passion for playing and creating exciting games, we would like you to work for us.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• General game programming
• Interface programming
• Some tool programming (stand alone .NET tools and Maya plug-ins)

REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Must be proficient in C++
• Must exhibit a positive attitude and be a strong team player
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
• 2 years general C++ programming experience
• or 1 year game programming experience
• or a 4 year computer science, math or computer engineering degree with some hobby or school game development demos

BENEFICIAL SKILLS:
• Game development experience
• .NET programming experience
• OpenGL/DirectX programming experience
• Interface development experience
• Experience working with Maya API
• Experience working with Havok