Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 5:06:05 PM. Posted by Andrew
Blue Tongue Entertainment Limited
http://www.bluetongue.com/careers
Blue Tongue Entertainment is a development studio of THQ Inc., based in Melbourne Australia which is currently developing a number of high profile licensed game titles, and is currently looking to hire new staff. The company has been in operation for 9 years and is one of Australia?s leading game development studios, based in Australia?s most liveable city. We hire only the best experienced and graduate talent, so if you think you have what it takes to become part of our team, we encourage you to apply.
Game programmers:
Game programmers are responsible for programming implementation of technical and game design documents.
Job Description/Responsibilities:
? Develop and code game systems
? Assist with forming schedules
? Complete programming tasks in accordance with schedule
? Ensure high quality code
? Perform functional testing on their code
? Fix bugs
Required Skills/Experience:
? Excellent verbal and written skills
? Strong 3D programming skills
? Passion for games and achieving excellence ? someone who always strives to improve
? Exceptional attention to detail
? Ability to think and learn quickly
? Proactive, objectives driven, disciplined and professional work ethic
? Bachelor degree in computer science or equivalent, with high academic grades
? Familiarity with latest concepts of real time rendering and AI a huge plus
? 2 years game industry experience
? PS2 systems level experience a huge plus
? Strong C and C++ skills
? Solid 3D math skills
Senior Programmer:
The Senior Programmer is responsible for the systems design and programming implementation of the technical and game design documents. We currently seek someone that will be familiar with PS2 and GameCube architecture, and have developed engine code for at least one shipped title.
Job Description/Responsibilities:
? Developing resuable system architecture
? Researching and implementing new technologies
? Develop and code the more complex game systems
? Assist with forming schedules
? Complete programming tasks in accordance with schedule
? Ensure high quality code
? Perform functional testing on their code
? Fix bugs
Blue Tongue is willing to assist in the relocation of the right candidate for this position.
Required Skills/Experience:
? Minimum 4 years game industry experience with 1 year in a senior role
? Strong C and C++ skills
? Solid 3D math skills
? PS2 and/or GameCube experience is essential
? Familiarity with assembly language is essential
? Working within scheduled time constraints
? Communicating quality issues with lead programmer and technical director
? Reporting to Producer, Project Manager or Technical Director
? Working within a team environment
? Showing particular attention to detail
? Being familiar with current games
Blue Tongue is willing to assist in the relocation of the right candidate for this position.
SUITABLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
? Covering Letter (Please Include the title for which you are applying in your cover letter. If using email, please include the position for which you are applying in the subject area
? Resume
? ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS
Candidates should submit examples of their work, including a code sample and links to completed projects.
Please send all applications to jobs@bluetongue.com