INDUSTRY: Video Games / Entertainment Software
OCCUPATION: Engineer / Programmer
(INACTIVE - 8/11/2006 )

Senior Programmer - Vehicles

Redwood City, California - United States

Job Duties(s): Gameplay / Logic / FX, Technical Design / Doc.
Required Spoken Language(s): English
Required Work Auth.: United States
Start Date: Immediately
 
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Crystal Dynamics is looking for a Senior Vehicles Programmer for one of its unannounced next-gen game teams.

Job Description:

Responsibilities will include implementing multiple vehicle handling models and integrating them into the existing codeline which includes support for two-wheeled vehicles. You will ensure that a balance between realism and accessibility is achieved. This will involve working closely with the design team to extend the existing design tools with additional tunable data.

REQUIREMENTS:
Job Requirements:

Job requirements are: at least 5 years experience programming games (equivalencies will be considered); strong C++ skills; broad knowledge of physical modeling, simulation and dynamic systems, with an emphasis on vehicle handling and behavior; an ability to conceive, document and implement sophisticated game systems with minimum oversight; accurately assess timelines and hit delivery dates consistently; able to work closely and collaborate productively with designers.

DESIRED SKILLS AND PLUSES:
Job Preferences:

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 previous titles working primarily on vehicle gameplay. Additionally, ideal candidates will have shipped at least one highly rated game. Nextgen and relevant game genre experience also a plus.