The future of gaming lies in growing beyond the traditional genres that have long dominated our industry. Blue Fang Games is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment to deliver original and engaging experiences that stand out from the all the noise on the shelves. We believe in innovation, collaboration and driving to results.
Blue Fang Games’ award-winning games have sold over 8 million copies worldwide and we are building on our success as we expand to new development platforms. Blue Fang: Online/Mobile is a rapid development division of Blue Fang focused on expanding our success into iPhone, online and the social gaming markets.
Blue Fang Games is located in Waltham, MA (just minutes outside of Boston). For more information visit Blue Fang Games on the Web at www.bluefang.com.
As Blue Fang continues to develop original AAA games, we are looking for developers who understand the complex processes that underlie these multi-platform projects. Best practices are a focus for our team, and our engineers have many opportunities to teach and learn from each other.
The Senior Console Graphics Programmer will play a key role in implementing and enhancing our multi-platform graphics and rendering engine. This individual will also actively contribute to the visual design and feature set, working with the design, art, and production teams.
As a senior member of our Programming team you will be afforded ample opportunity for learning and innovation. At Blue Fang, our development projects deal with everything from inventing new AI techniques and applications to optimizing our 3D animations and custom rendering engine. The work is interesting, challenging and ultimately very rewarding. We look for strong, demonstrated skill in object oriented analysis and design, and a commitment to continually developing and improving your programming abilities.
We offer competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an environment where we can deliver great results, work at a sustainable pace, and continually refine our programming skills.
Required Skills: • Graphics development experience on PC and Wii platforms. • 6 years software development experience • Math skills, optimization skills • Fluency in C++ • Strong object-oriented analysis and design skills • Passionate about software development and excited to work as part of a closely-knit, ambitious team • Team player with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. • The ability to accept and provide direction, work well under pressure, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Desirables: • Experience with game development for multiple platforms (extra points for Wii or Xbox 360 experience) • Experience with D3D (9) and the Wii GX API • General graphics/shaders/special effects knowledge • Knowledge of the Wii GPU’s Tev Stages is a definite plus. • General game development knowledge - comfortable in a range of game systems • Shipped games
This job is a full-time, on-site position. Contractors will also be considered. Compensation is dependent on skill, experience and salary history.
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