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Lead Software Engineer

NetherRealm Studios | Chicago IL 60618 USA | Full Time | Posted: 11/08/2012

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About NetherRealm Studios:
NetherRealm Studios, wholly owned by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, is a leader in the development of interactive entertainment as the creator of the billion dollar Mortal Kombat franchise. Mortal Kombat has spawned two theatrical films, multiple television series, and has sold over 30 million games to date. Located in Chicago, Illinois the award-winning NetherRealm team has been working and creating games together since 1992. Additional information about NetherRealm Studios can be found at www.netherrealm.com

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SUMMARY OF POSITION

WB Games Inc. seeks a Lead Software Engineer for the Midway Chicago Development department. Position leads a team of engineers in the development of software products. Develops programming schedules and assigns programming modules and tasks to team members. Designs, develops, writes, tests and debugs complex code for new and upgraded software products.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead a group of engineers in the development of new engine systems and tools in addition to leveraging newest technologies.
  • Work closely with game play engineers, game designers, artists, and producers to develop the technical designs, engineering schedules, and engine systems.

  • Hold departmental meetings to gather feature requirements and discuss implementation strategies.


    • JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum of B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
  • Typically, incumbent has five to ten years of software development experience in the game industry.
  • 7+ years of professional C/C++ programming.
  • Experience leading a team or 3+ people.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work well in a team development environment.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines.
  • Focused, results-oriented, self-motivated, with excellent debugging skills.
  • Microsoft Visual Studio C++/.NET development environment.
  • Experience with game engines and/or tools and a working knowledge of 3D math.
  • Large-scale game development experience from concept to completion.
  • Experience architecting large robust systems.
  • Strong interest in computer and video games.

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

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    Location Chicago, IL, 60618, United States
    Job Level Senior
    Categories Programmer / Engineer
    Work Site On site

    Location Maptop

    Chicago, IL, 60618, United States

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    Contact Name Dan Williams
    How to apply Applications are no longer accepted for this job posting.
    Primary Phone 425-739-1625
    Job Code Lead