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Job Title	Lead Programmer XBLA
Job Category	Programmers
Experience/Skills Required	Lead Programmer
Job Description	Digital Chocolate, a leading international publisher and developer of original games is looking for a Lead Game Programmer to join the Sumea Studio in Helsinki. The open position offers an opportunity to have a crucial role in the development of a new original game for the XBOX Live Arcade. The Lead Game Programmer’s main responsibilities are: - Overseeing the work of the other programmer’s in the team - Selecting the architecture and programming methods used by the development team - Leading and planning the development of Digital Chocolate’s high-end games A successful candidate will have the following qualities and skills: - Experience in Console or PC game development - Good knowledge of C++ - Experience in 3D development - Direct3D experience - Team Leading Skills - Good written and spoken skills in English - Ability to identify and apply best practices - Experience in XBOX development is appreciated In return Digital Chocolate will provide a friendly, productive atmosphere where ideas of talented individuals are always appreciated. At Digital Chocolate, we have an exceptional track record in internal project management, and we are constantly developing better methods. We want to make sure you have everything you need to produce great games with enthusiastic, creative people – on time and with exceptional quality. In our growing, international organization your career can easily lead to more senior positions. If you are interested please mail your application, CV and salary request to hl-careers@digitalchocolate.com by 30th of May 2008. Please type "Lead Game Programmer" to the subject field. About Digital Chocolate: Digital Chocolate is a leading developer of original, high-quality games and applications for mobile phones. Based in San Mateo, California and founded in 2003 by software gaming pioneer, Trip Hawkins, Digital Chocolate offers some of the world’s most popular and top-rated games, already earning over 20 Game of the Year Awards and over 50 Editor’s Awards by top gaming press. In 2006 and again in 2007, it was named Best Games Developer at the Mobile Entertainment Awards, decided by a voting panel of over 400 mobile company executives including leading Operators, OEMs, Publishers and Developers. About the Sumea Studio: Inside Digital Chocolate, the Sumea studio is the place where the magic of creation takes place. Our products are built on the cornerstones of quality, innovation and community. We hire the best and give them the freedom to learn and do their thing, and teamwork is the norm. If you want to have a glimpse of how we work, please read our Tower Bloxx Postmortem on Gamasutra.com.
Location	Helsinki, UK & Europe, Finland
Date posted	25/04/2008
Recruiter	This job is advertised on behalf of Digital Chocolate using their internal reference Lead Game Programmer.