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Senior Software Engineer

Merge Interactive | Austin TX 78759 USA | Full Time | Posted: 10/25/2012

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MI is a leading developer and publisher of iPhone games. We combine creative and technological expertise to build the most compelling titles.

MI's management has extensive experience in the video game business, and has been involved with many award-winning titles on the mobile, console, PC and arcade platforms. The company is partnered with multiple leading game publishers.

MI offers competitive salaries, employee benefits package and relocation assistance.

Merge Interactive is located in beautiful Austin, Texas - live music capital of the world! Austin features great scenery, many recreational opportunities and a cosmopolitan atmosphere without the big city hassle.

Come join the fun!


Why join Merge Interactive?
• Be a member of small teams (2-5 engineers) where your expertise, creativity and opinions really count
• Work with bright and talented developers to improve your craftsmanship
• Share your ideas and contribute to a dynamic, growing company


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SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Senior Software Engineers design, implement, debug, optimize and maintain software. They often lead projects and own complete sub-systems. They also stay aware of the goals of their current product and assist the VP of Technology and Producer in creating schedules and identifying project risks. Senior Software Engineers apply up-to-date domain expertise, produce exemplary work and mentor less experienced engineers.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Author compelling games with Unity in C#
• Distill game design into technical architecture
• Leverage and enhance MI's existing game libraries
• Improve MI’s software development practices and mentor engineers
• Collaborate with producers, designers and artists to build great games
• Work with Quality Assurance to address defects and gameplay issues
• Stay informed regarding current game and related technologies

REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum four years of experience in professional game development
• Experience in building robust, efficient and maintainable solutions in C#
• Solid understanding of 3D software development and 3D math fundamentals
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Game Development or similar
• Ability to rapidly learn and apply new technologies
• Ability to manage responsibilities and meet project deadlines
• Capacity to function effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Good written and verbal communication, and technical writing skills

PLUSES
• Expertise in design, implementation and optimization of real-time networked games
• Expertise in 3D animation, collision detection or physics programming
• Sound knowledge of Unity, iOS SDK or Android SDK
• Experience in Python
• Proficiency in project scheduling
• Passion for creating games

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Up to 5%.


WHY JOIN MI?
• Be a member of small teams (3-5 engineers) where your expertise, creativity and opinions really count
• Work with bright and talented engineers to improve your craftsmanship
• Share your ideas and contribute to a dynamic, growing company


APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Resume
• Product history


CONTACT INFORMATION
hr-engineering@mergeinteractive.com
www.mergeinteractive.com

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

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Location Austin, TX, 78759, United States
Job Level Senior
Categories Programmer / Engineer, Console / PC Games, Smartphone / Tablet Games
Pref Degree Bachelor's Degree
Work Site On site
Platforms Online Multiplayer,Windows,Windows Mobile,Mobile phone

Location Maptop

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Job Code 432