WB Games Inc. is a new production studio formed in Kirkland, WA, dedicated to the development of games and interactive entertainment across all major console, PC and handheld platforms. A division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc., the production company works closely with other Warner Bros. divisions, such as Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (WBIE) and Warner Home Video (WHV), to bring games to market. WB Games oversees the creation of games by internally owned developers as well as a wide array of talented external game development companies. Currently ramping up hiring for multiple key positions, the company offers competitive salaries and benefits and a chance to get in on the ground floor of a new development organization working with world-renowned entertainment properties from the Warner Bros. library as well as great new original properties.
Job:
Software Engineer, Engine - WB Games (Chicago Location) - #114655
WB Games Inc. is a new production studio formed in Kirkland, WA, dedicated to the development of games and interactive entertainment across all major console, PC and handheld platforms. A division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc., the production company works closely with other Warner Bros. divisions, such as Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (WBIE) and Warner Home Video (WHV), to bring games to market. WB Games oversees the creation of games by internally owned developers as well as a wide array of talented external game development companies. Currently ramping up hiring for multiple key positions, the company offers competitive salaries and benefits and a chance to get in on the ground floor of a new development organization working with world-renowned entertainment properties from the Warner Bros. library as well as great new original properties. Monolith Productions, Snowblind Studios, and Surreal Software are subsidiaries of WB Games Inc.
Summary:
WB Games Chicago is looking for a video game software engineer to work on core technology for the Mortal Kombat franchise. As a software engineer in the KoreTech group, you will help us further extend and innovate key technology for our heavily modified Unreal 3.0 engine. You will utilize and extend your experience with a wide variety of engine tech, including memory management, animation, rendering, build tools, and more. The software engineer should have a passion for constantly exploring and mastering new areas of a video game engine. Tasks will range from graphics and animation work to toolset development and parallelism.
Job Responsibilities:
Work with gameplay programmers and designers to implement technical solutions to help them meet project design goals.
Modify and extend core engine systems with a focus on future technology.
Work with artists and designers to implement editor functionality and improve overall workflow for the team.
Research and evaluate engine code to help identify and optimize bottlenecks.
Work Experience:
3+ years game industry or related programming experience.
Experience with a wide variety of engine technology, including memory management, streaming, rendering, animation, editors, build tools, and more.
Strong knowledge of Xbox 360 and PS3 development.
Must be able to work closely with designers, artists, and programmers to develop compelling technology that enables innovative game systems and features.
Ability to architect, program and optimize C++ in existing or new systems, and with a focus on one or more game related specialties.
Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification:
B.S. in computer science, computer engineering or other relevant field.
Knowledge/Skills:
Excellent C++ understanding and skills. The ability to write highly efficient and optimized code.
Extensive experience working on AAA console titles.
Unreal engine experience a plus.
Other Requirements:
A passion for video games .
Strong desire to build industry-leading technology
Creative, focused, results-oriented, self-motivated, resourceful problem-solver with excellent debugging and strong communications skills.
Benefits Include:
Incentive Plan, 401(k) matching contribution, relocation assistance, referral award program, tuition reimbursement program, adoption assistance program, employee discount program, 20 days personal leave per year, 10 holidays per year (one is floating), company parties and movie outings, medical/dental/vision (employee is 100% paid, dependents are 80% paid), life, AD&D, LTD, FSA, EAP. (Please note that employee benefits are subject to revocation and modification.)
