Lead Gameplay Programmer - 2K Marin


2K Marin is seeking the talents of a Lead Gameplay Programmer who enjoys a collaborative and creative work environment, and is looking to work directly with content creators to give them the power to create amazing experiences.

SUMMARY: Lead a team of engineers and coordinate engineering efforts on AAA console action games. Contribute to designing and implementing as well as scheduling and planning the development of systems and features.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as Lead Gameplay Programmer, supervising 6-9 Gameplay and UI programmers.

Help design and coordinate the implementation of new Gameplay systems and features.

Work with Unreal 3 and proprietary existing software technology and build new technology in order to fulfill the project’s technical requirements.

Provide project team leadership with information on scheduling, risks, and tradeoffs.

Do research to keep self and team current on technological developments and advancements in the game industry.

Identify technical and developmental risks/obstacles and generate solutions to overcome identified risks.

Do some implementation work, as other responsibilities allow, to gain engine knowledge, fill gaps, and improve programmer productivity.

Lead hiring of gameplay and UI programmers and participate in hiring process of all programmers at 2K Marin.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related discipline, or relevant work experience.
• Expertise with the C/C++ programming language along with a strong familiarity with OO design principles.
• 5+ years of programming experience on large commercial games.
• Commitment to code quality, documentation and sound testing procedures.
• Ability to learn and master new technologies and code.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently under deadlines.
• Strong 3D Math skills.
• Significant work on multiple shipped titles.
• Experience developing console games.
• One or more shipped PC or console game titles
• Experience managing a programming team.


Additional Experience and Skills (highly desired):

• Experience developing shooter or RPG titles.
• Experience working with Gameplay and AI Systems.
• Strong Debugging/Problem-Solving Skills.
• Experience working with the Unreal Engine.
• Experience working on multi-platform software projects.
• Experience with or knowledge of Agile/Scrum.



ABOUT 2K MARIN

2K Marin is an internal studio of 2K Games located in Novato, California (25 minutes north of San Francisco) with approximately 100 team members. We developed the BioShock PS3 port, BioShock 2, BioShock 2: The Protector Trials, and BioShock 2: Minerva’s Den. Our current projects are XCOM and some things we have not announced.

ABOUT 2K GAMES

2K Games develops and publishes top-line PC, console, and handheld entertainment software with a strong concentration in three distinct categories: sports, high profile licenses and specialty product. Some of the hit titles in 2K's lineup include the critically-praised Bioshock, Sid Meier’s Civilization IV, and The Darkness.

At 2K Games our goal is simple: Make games that are the best in the genre and have fun doing it. 2K Games is proudly developing a series of critically acclaimed games. Owned by Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), 2K Games is a successful, stable company that produces high-quality titles every year.

So what does 2K have to offer? How about generous salaries, full medical and dental benefits, a 401k plan, and a fun work environment. 2K Games believes everyone plays a significant role in the development process, meaning all team members contribute their ideas and are important to the success of the game. 2K Games is located in beautiful Novato, California, near mountain bike trails and beaches, about 25 minutes north of San Francisco. That's right - you can make great games, be active outdoors and soak up culture in one of the world’s most beautiful cities all at the same time!

Join our team today!

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