Job Title
Senior Console Programmer
Employment Status
Full Time - Benefits
Department
Programming
Job Description
Relic Entertainment, the award-winning developer of Homeworld, Dawn of War and Company of Heroes, is looking for an experienced and motivated SR. CONSOLE PROGRAMMER to contribute to an exciting new action/adventure game for X360 and PS3.
At Relic, we value work-life balance. And we don´t just talk about the concept - we live it. We manage projects to deliver the highest quality games within reasonable time frames and budgets, and we enjoy a stable and supportive relationship with our parent company, THQ, one of the world’s largest publishers.
Our ideal candidate possesses outstanding communication skills and is capable of working with a team of designers, programmers and artists in the design and implementation of cutting edge games.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Be the “go to” resource and programming leader for console platform optimization and debugging
• Work with programming staff to maintain performance targets
• Carry out specific assigned tasks of project/projects
• Assist in debugging and resolving complex technical issues
• Mentor other Programmers
• Communicate complex information clearly and responsibly
• Draw from past experience and utilize independent judgment to determine course of action
• Anticipate, identify and articulate problem areas and develop preventative solutions
REQUIREMENTS:
• Experience with console and cross-platform development
• Deep understanding of the PS3 and Xbox360 hardware
• Significant experience writing SPU specific code
• Excellent debugging skills
• Strong Assembly language skills
• Comprehensive understanding and experience implementing current software applications both inside and outside the company
• Very high level of personal programming achievement
• Proven ability at successful multitasking under considerable pressure
• Good interpersonal and communications skills
ASSETS:
• Formal Engineering degree, Computer Science degree
• Direct 3D, Open GL
• Experience with 1st or 3rd person action titles
• Passion for playing games
Location
#1500 - 550 Burrard Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2C1 Canada
To Apply:
Please email your cover letter, resume, and a link to your work to jobs@relic.com