Senior Engineer

Description

Spark is looking for an experienced Senior Engineer to create first-in-class content for a 3rd Person Action/Slasher with Horror elements title that will take a proven game franchise in an exciting new direction. As a senior engineer you will be tasked with functionality goals to realize the vision for a high profile next-generation property. With input from team engineers, artists, designers in an agile development (SCRUM) environment, implement core game technologies within the Unreal 3 engine for Xbox 360 and PS3 markets. Responsibilities • Write well architected, robust, and maintainable code with good coding standards for all platforms with an eye towards usability for multiple games. • Participate in the development of diverse core disciplines (Player mechanics/controls, AI, graphics, camera, multiplayer, tools, etc.). • Develop and maintain network ready code to ensure that it meets multiplayer/coop functionality and requirements: client/server state replications, latency, synchronization, cheating, etc. etc. • Maintain code performance through profiling and optimization. • Contribute innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of game production and development. • Keep abreast of latest technology and techniques and provide usability/feasibility analysis for the project's requirements. • Provide user support in all aspects of the engine and its tools. • Willingness to assist in all areas of game development. Work closely with designers and content creators to ensure feature development meets desired goals. • Work collaboratively with all levels of the development team, including active participation in Spark’s agile-development process. Cultivate a positive team dynamic, and exhibit a professional attitude by demonstrating a good balance between creativity and practical flexibility.