Defining games and original entertainment for a connected world
Trion World Network (www.trionworld.com) is the publisher and developer of games and original entertainment for a connected world. We have assembled many of the most respected names in the industry – with the backing of the world’s biggest media companies, Time Warner, NBC Universal, Bertelsmann, and of top venture capital firms, Trinity Ventures, DCM, Rustic Canyon – to fulfill the incredible potential that global broadband has created for games. With our innovative technology, we’re combining the best of online, gaming and traditional media to revolutionize the way connected games are designed, developed, and delivered.
We’ve assembled many of the most respected names in the industry—with the backing of the world’s biggest media companies and top venture capitalists—to fulfill the incredible potential that global broadband has created for games. At Trion, we're changing everything about the way online games are designed, developed, and delivered by infusing the old, static gaming world with a sense of dynamic, creative collaboration. We have an immediate need for a Senior Software Engineer in our Redwood City studio.
JOB SUMMARY: The Sr. Software Engineer I is responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of major game systems.
GENERAL DUTIES and FUNCTIONS: • Design, implement, optimize and de-bug systems • Accurately estimates project time lines with lead designers and determines risks in order to drive projects forward effectively • Works with cross-functional teams, both internally and externally • Responsible for multiple projects • May lead project with multiple team members • Proficient in diverse problem solving • Assigned to short and long term projects • Other duties as assigned by supervisor
EXPECTED AREAS of COMPETENCE and SKILL: • Computer skills must include Visual Studio, C, C++, and object oriented programming • Must have excellent problem solving, time management, and detail oriented skills • Must be able to assist in design and implementation of various code systems and technologies for next generation gaming • Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work with little direction • Solid written and oral communication skills desired
CLASS SPECIFIC AREAS of COMPETENCE and SKILL: • Must have shipped a minimum of one server-validated game product , preferably MMO • Experience with distributed systems • Experience with Client/Server architectures • Experience with complex intra-server messaging, multithreading, bandwidth optimization • Understanding of scalability and security issues • Experience with anti-cheating measures • Database knowledge
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: BA/BS in Computer Science, Math, Science or related field with a minimum of 3 years experience in game software development.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR THIS POSITION? Please put first name/last name: Title of position in the subject line of your email and Send your resume to: careers@trionworld.com">careers@trionworld.com
ABOUT TRION WORLD NETWORK Trion World Network, Inc. is the publisher and developer of games and original entertainment for the connected world. Trion provides groundbreaking new capabilities and content to revolutionize global entertainment by combining the best elements of online, gaming, and traditional media. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, and with a Technology Center in Austin, Texas, Trion combines unrivaled experience and vision in the online entertainment industry with a world-class team of internet and gaming veterans. Privately held, Trion investors include Time Warner, NBC-Universal, GE, Bertelsmann, Rustic Canyon, DCM and Trinity Ventures.
