Our Client is currently looking for a Senior Live Game Software Engineer for one of our client’s game development team(s). The Senior Live Game Software Engineer is responsible for managing a small team of engineers in supporting the ongoing development of game play features as well as supporting the game operationally.

The game is a large free-to-play, action MMORPG based on Dungeons & Dragons. In this game, you play as a hero that will rise in rank in an immersive fantasy-action experience.

What does this mean about your role?

• Working in a team of very talented software engineers to architect, build and maintain exceptional game play systems.

• Collaborating with other engineers on other games and on the game engine itself to drive the code base forward and ensure proper integration, reliability and performance of all systems.

• Supporting and working with multiple departments, including Modelling, Animation, Lighting, and the design team.

• Working as an implementer to design unique game play systems that give each title its own feel.

• Investigating a live game issue, finding a solution and implementing the fix with a minimal amount of negative impact to the game.

• Researching and introducing new technologies to all engineers and management.

What are the minimum requirements for the position?

• The ability to clearly and concisely communicate both in writing and verbally.

• 5 years of experience in C programming and debugging.

• Ability to take a large existing code base to understand its inner workings and make improvements.

• A passion for delivering great work.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Must be eligible to work in the United States

What can earn you some brownie points?

• The ability to read assembly language when using debugging tools.

• Experience in the video game industry and with MMO’s is a huge plus!

• In-depth knowledge of and experience with games.