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Job Title	Experienced XBox360/Lead Programmer
Job Category	Programmers
Job Description	This independent games company is a leading provider of Massively Multiplayer Online Game technology. They have developed rapidly since launch, led by a managerial team with over 80 years of games experience between them who have formed a team dedicated to producing creative and groundbreaking games while having a good time doing it - a strategy which has seen them deliver a growing number of commercial and critical successes. A key aspect of this role is that the Programmer strives to improve their programming skill level and implement ways to push the technical features of the project under direction from their Lead Programmer. The key role will be the design and implementation of an Xbox360 rendering engine and asset pipeline. The Programmer will work on many aspects of console development using existing sub-systems such as networking, rendering, physics and front-end user interface. SKILL REQUIREMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIES: - Must possess a high level of programming skills - this is a crucial requirement. The Programmer must have a strong background in programming, ideally relating to video game development. - Very strong C++ with exposure to Design Patterns, STL with solid engineering techniques. - Experience with console development on Xbox360 specifically in the area of rendering and asset pipelines. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Able to give and receive constructive feedback. - Excellent organisational skills. - Excellent troubleshooting abilities and/or the resourcefulness to obtain solutions. - Remain ‘up-to-date’ on all aspects of cutting edge programming as it relates to the video game industry. - Willing to learn and be open to new ideas. The candidate must be adaptable and be able to pick up new skills quickly. - Video game experience - playing games as well as programming games. - Must have worked on at least one published title. - Assisting the Lead Programmer in the induction of newly hired programmers as required, providing them with a complete overview and hands-on familiarisation of the company programming procedures prior to being assigned to a working team. This is a full-time position in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Skills may include some of maths, physics, 3D, graphics, direct x, renderware, tools, plugins, AI, C++, PS2, Xbox, Gamecube, PC, PSP, Unix, SDKs, OpenGL, MFC, Server, SQL, COM and .Net
Location	Nottingham, UK & Europe, England, Midlands
Salary	ŁNEG
Date posted	12/05/2008
Recruiter	This job is advertised on behalf of Datascope using their internal reference 26379.