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Android Programmer, id Mobile

id software | Mesquite TX 75149 USA | Full Time | Posted: 09/10/2010

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As one of the world’s most respected game developers and technology innovators, id Software is driven to set new standards with each game we create. id’s iconic brands such as DOOM, QUAKE and Wolfenstein are staples of popular culture for generations of gamers, and have been a spark of inspiration for countless designers, artists and programmers working throughout the industry today. With a development legacy spanning nearly two decades, and technology that has powered some of the most popular first person games ever released, id software not only created the modern first person shooter genre, but has used this immersive canvas to deliver some of the most imaginative, terrifying and vivid adventures in gaming. id Software is a ZeniMax Media company.

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id Software is looking for a talented and experienced programmer to help bring our next big Mobile game to the Android space. In addition to its 19 years of world renowned AAA game and technology creation, id Software has been an innovator in Mobile gaming with multiple top-rated, top-selling and critically acclaimed games across the iPhone, JAVA, Brew and DS platforms. id Software is exploring the Android space and looking for someone with strong Android experience who wants to pioneer with id Mobile.

The Android programmer is responsible for familiarizing themselves with existing id Mobile engines, bringing Mobile development to Android, developing requirements for new systems, engaging in iterative development in Java & C++, writing documentation and supporting the content developers professionally. The Android programmer should be proactive and prepared to take accountability for the development activities assigned.

Requirements:
• 3+ years in the games industry or in professional Android/Java programming
• Strong Java, C, C++ & OpenGL ES coding and design experience
• At least one shipped mobile title where credited as an Android or Java programmer
• System programming and/or engine architecture background
• Excellent math skills
• Self-motivated, but able to receive constructive feedback and integrate into work
• Excellent team player with very strong work ethic and a collaborative/cooperative attitude
• Passion for game development and game technology
• An understanding of and appreciation for milestones, schedules, deadlines and efficient game development processes

Desired Skills and Pluses:
• Familiarity with id Software games, characters, brands and worlds
• id classic game community background
• Experience programming on multiple hand held platforms
• Substantial understanding of the Android & iPhone/iPod touch platforms
• B.S. in computer science or equivalent study in related fields
• Game Engine/graphics experience
• Gameplay & Logic programming experience
• Experience with Boost

This job listing originated on Gamasutra.com, the game industry's leader.

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Location Mesquite, TX, 75149, United States
Categories Programmer / Engineer
Work Site On site
Platforms Mobile phone

Location Maptop

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Contact Name Carrie Barcroft
How to apply Applications are no longer accepted for this job posting.
Url http://www.idsoftware.com
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