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Job Title	Senior Technology Programmer
Job Category	Programmers
Experience/Skills Required	Tools, C++, Physics, Other programmer
Job Description	Are you an experienced console programmer with an interest in technology, particularly animation systems? Do you enjoy collaborating with designers and game programmers to build exceptional tools that add value to all projects? Our client, a leading developer and publisher of video games on the international stage, are looking for you. As an experienced Senior Programmer with a passion for tools & technology development, you'll join their Advanced Technology Group in their San Diego studio and assist in the creation and maintenance of tools and technology for their cross-platform titles. Main responsibilities:- * Work closely with the design team to build and prioritize compelling features and tools * Implement new tools focused on iteration time of designers on the team * Work with lead designers to develop technical specifications for new tools * Develop technical design documents * Create tools for debugging game play * Identify and resolve high priority work flow issues * Rework and fix bugs in current animation system * Evaluate technologies, design and write application codes Essential skills/experience:- * Minimum 4 years experience in the video game industry (Action game experience is ideal) * Excellent understanding of C++ and Object Oriented Design Principles * Able to work with and extend existing code base (Unreal engine experience beneficial) * Good communication and collaboration skills with programmers, designers and artists * Demonstrated ability to deliver results within schedule constraints * Animation system and animation compression experience * Strong planning and organizational abilities * An unnatural passion for games * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Preferred Contact Grant Mark on +44 (0)141 585 6489 to discuss this vacancy in confidence, or email grant@specialmove.com quoting reference SM/GM/87/929 in the subject. Your details will not be submitted to our client without your prior knowledge and consent.
Location	San Diego, California, United States, North America
Salary	$ Excellent + benefits
Date posted	28/08/2008
Recruiter	This job is advertised on behalf of Specialmove using their internal reference SM/GM/87/929.