Does inefficiency in workflow drive you nuts? Are you always seeking to improve the efficiency at which content creators and engineers work? Do you look at databases, servers, high speed networks, development consoles, and programming languages as a core part of your problem solving toolbox? If so, then you should look at working on the Core Tools Team at Bungie.

As Lead Core Tools Engineer, you will work closely with cross functional leads to create, maintain, and improve tools and services, both local and distributed. You will be in charge of keeping our infrastructure running smoothly and efficiently. You will work closely with teams all across the studio to make sure we are a fully functional battleship. Teams you will work with include but are not limited to: content creators, other engineers, and the test team. The work will include maintaining existing tools as well as adding new tools and process to increase the productivity of the studio as a whole.

Responsibilities will include
-Establishing and maintaining the goals and priorities of infrastructure tool development at Bungie
-Mentoring other engineers
-Designing and building tools and systems
-Participating in feature planning

Required Skills
-Experience leading, mentoring, and managing small teams (4-6 engineers)
-Professional C++, C#, ASP.NET and web application development experience
-Experience developing and maintaining tools and systems
-Understanding of algorithms, performance and optimization
-Smart, driven and highly adaptable. Strong customer experience skills
-Excellent communication, analytical and problem solving skills
-Passion for programming and technology
-Aptitude and appetite for pulling systems apart

Nice-to-Have Skills
-Experience writing and executing SQL queries
-Experience with PS3 and client testing, debugging and automation
-Experience utilizing the Xbox 360 or PlayStation Software Development Kit
-Experience with distributed applications that involve both client and server processing
-BS in Computer Science or related field of study

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