Do you love video games? Are you interested in developing games for emerging platforms? If so, Amazon Game Studios in Lake Forest, CA could have the opportunity you’re looking for.

We are looking for a talented Software Engineer to join our team to develop world-class games for a variety of emerging platforms.

Specifically, you will:

Interact with our team of programmers to develop smart solutions to difficult problems
Contribute elegant, practical code
Deliver rapid iterations of excellent software
Ensure the games you develop deliver a world-class experience by challenging yourself and others to constantly raise the bar
Be a champion of engineering excellence: raise the bar on quality, consistency, maintainability, efficiency, and all the other things that make great software great

We’re a team making high-profile games with the weight of Amazon behind us. You’ll be working with a small group of engineers so you should expect to be wearing lots of different hats from project to project. Our practice is that we regularly collaborate by sitting together and sharing ideas as we work; and we interact with many, many teams across Amazon and its subsidiaries as we pursue our mission to make great games. You'll frequently work in an ambiguous environment as you rapidly iterate with the team as we all relentlessly focus on delighting our customers as the #1 priority.

We are a fast-growing company working in an exciting space. If you want to be a part of that, apply now.
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience
Commercial coding experience with C#, Java, Python, and/or C++
Previous game development experience
Strong independent contributor

Preferred Qualifications

Unity game development experience
Mobile game development experience
Android development experienceStrong generalist coder
Ability to lead through example
Flash / ActionScript
Web server programming experience

We offer excellent pay and generous stock plans, great benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k with matching, and more. Relocation is available for qualified candidates.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer. We are located in Lake Forest, CA. Learn more about Amazon online at www.amazon.com/vgjobs.

Work Hard. Have Fun. Make History.

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