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Software Engineer (Tools)

KingsIsle Entertainment, Inc. | Austin TX 78758 USA | Full Time | Posted: 01/29/2013

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KingsIsle Entertainment is the creator of the popular and critically acclaimed Wizard101, which has garnered over 30 million registered players to date, and is one of the fastest growing websites in the U.S. This is an opportunity to be a part of a fast-growing and highly successful entertainment company.

The Texas-based game developer and publisher specializes in creating high quality massively multiplayer online games with a unifying thread of being unique, fun and compelling family entertainment. With an experienced and creative team, KingsIsle is raising the bar by offering products with rich storylines, friendly navigation, and vibrant art.

Founded in 2005, KingsIsle is headquartered in Plano, Texas, and has a development studio in Austin, Texas. For more information, please visit www.kingsisle.com.

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KingsIsle Entertainment is currently looking for a Software Engineer to work on tools and development software for an exciting new family-focused AAA MMO video game. We are the creators of the popular and critically acclaimed Wizard101 and Pirate101, which together have garnered over 35 Million registered players to date, and are two of the fastest growing websites in the U.S. This is an opportunity to be a part of a rapidly growing and highly successful entertainment company.

Responsibilities
-Work with a diverse, experienced team of developers in a creative and fast paced environment
-Collaborate with other programmers, designers and artists
-Create, test, debug and maintain code and scripts

Requirements
-Verifiable proficiency with C#, .NET Framework, WinForms and/or WPF
-Verifiable proficiency with C++, Object Oriented Design and Design Patterns
-Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science or some form of Engineering
-2+ years of relevant experience
-Good communication skills
-Ability to contribute to and work within schedules that are assigned

Preferences
-Experience with version control systems (Subversion, Alienbrain or similar)
-UI design
-Massively Multiplayer Online experience
-Experience with Real-time and Multi-threaded environments
-Network Programming
-Experience maintaining live software
-Knowledge of Linux, Windows, GCC, Dev Studio, SQL and XML
-Prior shipped game titles

Considerations
-Salaries will be commensurate with experience
-Please make sure that the durations of your education and employment on your resume are included in month/year format
-Only highly qualified candidates need apply and only candidates that meet the degree requirements will be considered
-Applicants must be legally able to work in the U.S. for KingsIsle

This job listing originated on Gamasutra.com, the game industry's leader.

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Location Austin, TX, 78758, United States
Job Level Mid-Level
Categories Programmer / Engineer
Work Site On site
Platforms Online Multiplayer,Windows

Location Maptop

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