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Audio Programmer

Volition | Champaign IL 61820 USA | Full Time | Posted: 12/20/2012

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Volition is one of THQ’s premier internal game development studios. We are the creators of such franchises as Saints Row, Red Faction, and the Descent/Freespace series. We have most recently released the highly successful Saints Row The Third. We offer a casual work environment, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to have fun developing awesome games.

Volition is located in Champaign, IL, a friendly, progressive university town two hours south of Chicago.

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Responsibilities

* Work with the Audio Department and Core Technology Group to extend and enhance the audio capabilities for titles currently under development
* Design, implement, and support systems and tools that will enable the audio team to meet their goals
* Contribute to the design, documentation, and deployment of new audio technologies
* Create custom tools to unify the audio pipeline across multiple titles and platforms
* Maintain the existing code base and fix bugs as necessary
* Work in other areas of development as necessary

Requirements and Skills

* Extensive C programming skills with an in depth understanding of software construction
* Strong understanding of software engineering principles as applied to architecting systems for use in large scale code bases and teams
* Demonstrated experience working with and leveraging an in-house or third party audio engine
* Demonstrated experience implementing audio-related game features that interact with game systems
* Experience with a shipped game product from start to finish for PC and consoles
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
* Excellent 3D math skills (especially linear algebra and vector math)

Pluses

* Experience with Audiokinetic Wwise middleware
* Audio engineering or recording background
* Experience with audio DSP programming
* Familiarity with automated build techniques, tools, scripts, and XML

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

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Location Champaign, IL, 61820, United States
Job Level Senior
Categories Programmer / Engineer

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