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.
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 Inc. seeks a Senior Software Engineer to help us expand the Mortal Kombat franchise. Work in a dynamic team environment where you will be responsible for implementation of game play features, interface tools for content designers and help to support and expand the game engine. You will work closely with game designers, animators, artists, programmers and production staff to take this AAA product from concept to the store shelf.
Job Responsibilities:
Software team and project management.
Game project evaluation and optimization.
Create tools and interfaces which allow artists and designers to create and work with game content.
Game engine and systems design and architecture.
Evaluate and optimize content pipeline.
Work Experience:
A minimum of 5 years of console game development in C++ and a software lead on at least one shipped major title.
Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification:
B.S. in computer science, computer engineering or other relevant field.
Knowledge/Skills:
Software lead on at least one major shipped title.
Excellent C/C++ programming skills.
Excellent debugging skills.
Experience working with major game consoles.
Familiarity with Unreal engine 3 a plus.
Other Requirements
Strong desire to build industry-leading technology.
Ability to collaborate with engineers and content creators.
Creative, focused, results-oriented, self-motivated, problem solver.
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.)
