Gameloft is a leading international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones and consoles. Established in 1999, it has emerged as one of the top innovators in its field. The company creates games for mobile handsets equipped with Java, Brew or Symbian technology. The total number of games-enabled handsets is anticipated to exceed four billion units by 2012. Gameloft games are also available to players on WiiWare and DS, Microsoft’s Xbox LIVE Arcade, Apple’s iPod and PCs.
Partnership agreements with leading licensors and sports personalities such as Ubisoft Entertainment, Universal Pictures, ABC, Dreamworks Animations SKG, Endemol, 20th Century Fox, Viacom, Sony Pictures, Touchtone Television, Warner Bros., FifPro, Ferrari, Paris Hilton, Gus Hansen, Kobe Bryant, Derek Jeter, Reggie Bush, Chuck Norris, Jonny Wilkinson or Robinho allow Gameloft to form strong relationships with international brands. In addition to the partnerships, Gameloft owns and operates titles such as Block Breaker Deluxe, Asphalt: Urban GT and New York Nights.
Through agreements with major telephone wireless carriers, handset manufacturers, specialized distributors and its online shop, Gameloft has a distribution network in over 80 plus countries.
Gameloft has worldwide offices in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Montreal, Mexico, Buenos Aires, Paris, London, Cologne, Milan, Madrid, Lisbon, Copenhagen, Warsaw, Helsinki, Vienna, Bucharest, New Delhi, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney. Gameloft is listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA).
Gameloft, a leading international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones, is seeking both 2D and 3D Game Programmers to join their existing talent pool. Qualified candidates will link up with imaginative design teams to create hot new game titles, fulfilling a wide range of genres from hardcore action to casual simulation. Previous hit games include Oregon Trail, Hero of Sparta, NFL 2010, Real Soccer 2010, Assassin’s Creed II, Far Cry 2, Terminator Salvation, Asphalt 5, Let’s Golf, Gangstar, Modern Combat: Sandstorm and Brothers In Arms: Earned in Blood 3D. As a key member of the engineering team, you’ll assist in the full cycle of development: writing and debugging of code, integrating graphics, sound mastering and other networking components of games.
Must-haves/ know-how: • Be on top of your game • Love video games inside & out (live, breathe and sleep about ‘em) • Knowledge of 2D/3D programming • Knowledge of C / C++ • Think creatively, work well independently and as a team player • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering preferred • 2+ years of programming experience. Strong knowledge of Java is a MUST!!! • Significant experience in hobby or professional game development • Good communication skills
You’ll earn brownie points if you have: • Knowledge of Java internals • J2ME, BREW experience • Strong knowledge of video games
Why do you want to work for Gameloft? Here are a few good reasons:
• We make great games! • We are a fun and creative team based in New York City. • Our offices are casual and the environment is relaxed. • The work is challenging and rewarding. • We are paving new ground everyday in the areas of mobile gaming and more. • It’s the perfect place to make your mark in the gaming industry. • Relatively small studio, meaning you can make a big impression on the direction of the company.
For a chance to join a cool, creative team based in New York City- please send your resume and cover letter to jobglny2dsoftdev@gameloft.com and tell us which position you are interested in: 2d programmer or 3d programmer.
All candidates should expect to take a short assessment test.
