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Games Programmer - NaturalMotion

Job Category Programming
Skills Required AI / Artificial Intelligence, Tools, Physics, Gameplay, Mobile / iOS / Android, Graphics / Engine, Core Technology, UI / Front End
Location San Francisco, California, United States, North America
Job Description NaturalMotion is a leading game technology and development company based in Oxford and London (England) and San Francisco (California). The company’s award-winning euphoria engine is a break-through in real-time character animation and is used in AAA titles such as Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto IV, Red Dead Redemption, and LucasArts’ Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.

NaturalMotion’s other run-time animation product, morpheme, is the industry’s first graphically authorable animation engine. Customers include Ubisoft, Activision, Bioware, Eidos, THQ, Codemasters, Ninja Theory, Disney and many others.

In addition to its technology business, NaturalMotion’s games studio (NaturalMotion Games) is a fast-growing social mobile game publisher on iOS and Android. We create the next generation of free-to-play titles that redefine their genres. We don’t do re-skins. We invent.

Our most recent game has been a worldwide chart hit with industry leading DAUs and retention. We believe the key to success lies in combining creativity, high-tech and a data-driven approach.

Games Programmer

The successful candidate will join an experienced game development team in our San Francisco office. You will gain industry-leading experience in animation and physical character interactions along with all game development disciplines on mobile platforms.

Requirements

Main skills / experience required

• Strong C/C++ skills
• Programming experience on games – preferably on mobile devices
• Ability to work within a schedule
• Ability to work well as part of a collaborate development team
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science, and at least 2 years work experience

Would be nice if you have

• Experience with animation or physics programming
• An instinct for games design
• Mobile development experience
• A desire to innovate and excel
• Published games

What can we offer you?

• The opportunity to work for a chart topping, world-wide company & like-minded individuals
• A chance to feel valued by your Line Manager who will take a keen interest in your personal development
• Dedicated colleagues and a fun working environment
• A competitive salary and benefit package

This role can be based at our Studios in Oxford or London, UK, or San Francisco, USA.

Find out more about us at our website:- www.naturalmotion.com
Salary Based on Experience
Date posted 22/02/2012
Recruiter This job is advertised on behalf of NaturalMotion using their internal reference Games Programmer USA.
NaturalMotion

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