Microsoft Game Studios' 343 Industries is looking for a strong game developer focusing on graphics and experience working with external partners. Work on one of the most exciting and creative intellectual properties in the industry; we are gathering an incredible team to help drive the future of Halo.
The publishing side of Halo Franchise management has the challenging task of ensuring our external partners are able to turn world class games into industry movers. A strong candidate will be able to drive new graphics techniques and algorithms, take a lead on performance tuning issues (with emphasis on GPU perf), and bringing passion and new ideas to the table. They will also be approachable and able to work with closely with artists and designers to understand their requirements and solve their problems.
Primary responsibilities: Able to get up to speed quickly on existing codebases already in production Understanding and conveying tradeoffs of implementing different techniques for color, shadow and light Be perceived as a strong authority on Xbox 360 graphics related issues
A qualified candidate will have the following experience and skills: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent Recently shipped a AAA Xbox 360 title Solid C++ design/coding/debugging skills - 5 years Solid 3D math skills (Linear algebra and Trig.) Strong communication and problem solving skills Able to maintain strong focus and consistently drive for top quality results
