Client Programmer

Essential Functions

We are looking for a Senior Client Programmer, who will be primarily responsible for developing and enhancing the game client for a massively multiplayer online game.

Responsibilities:
• Ability to write sustainable, bug-free code
• Collaborate with artists to provide graphical features
• Work alongside server programmers to implement and enhance game features
• Maintain ownership of entire systems, and assist junior programmers contributing to those systems.

Other Responsibilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years professional game development experience using C++
• Experience being the primary “owner” of game features and game systems
• Solid understanding of performance and memory usage optimizations
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with teammates is essential

Desired Skills

• Experience doing engine work focused on multithreaded programming
• Previous shipped MMO development experience
• Previous MMO playing experience