Description
Are you interested in working for an
exciting company that is redefining the way people play video games? Do you want to work for a world-class company
in a fun, rewarding environment in Toronto?
Then Gameloft is the company for you!
Gameloft, an international publisher
and developer of video games for mobile phones and console, is seeking a Lead Game Programmer to join our
Toronto Studio.
Qualified candidates will link up
with imaginative design teams to create hot new game titles, fulfilling a wide
range of genres from hardcore action to casual simulation and Freemium
games. Previous hit games include The Oregon Trail, Modern Combat 4, Brother in
Arms 2, N.O.V.A., Avatar, Dungeon Hunter, Despicable Me: Minion Rush, Assassin’s Creed, Terminator Salvation,
Asphalt 8, Let’s Golf!, and Order
and Chaos are just a few of the 300
games Gameloft has created since it was founded.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Programming in the relevant languages
(C, C++, Objective-C);
- Programming all
the various game modules (artificial intelligence, sound library, display,
etc.);
- Programming the tools required by
other developers;
- Collaborating
closely with the Game Designer as well as the graphics teams to determine
various game constraints and establish each element;
- Managing a team
of engineers, delegating tasks and managing development priorities.
Skills and Profile
- Strong programming skills in C/C++; Objective-C an asset;
- Experience with iOS, Android, Windows
phone, Wii, PSN, Xbox Live Arcade, PSP or DS;
- University degree in Computer
Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience;
- Five(5) or more years of programming
experience;
- Three(3) or more years experience in
gaming or related industries;
- Knowledge of 3D programming
(OpenGL);
- Organized, self-reliant and a team
player;
- Ability to act
as mentor to less experienced engineers and take responsibility;
- Previous key
role in a development project from beginning to end;
- Ability to work
independently and under pressure;
- Ability to meet
tight deadlines;
- Ability to
optimize code size and speed to maximize the technological capacities of each
device;
- Ability to
program in a methodical and structured manner;
- High interest
in video games and in-depth knowledge of gaming culture;
- Strong communication
skills and ability to work in a team.
*Important*
Please include your resume, motivation letter and portfolio when you apply.
Only selected
candidates will be contacted. Your CV will be saved in our files for a period
of 6 months. Thank you for your interest in Gameloft.
Why work for Gameloft?
- Join one of
the most exciting industrial sectors today, whose partners and clients include
Apple, Microsoft, Nokia, Google, Nintendo, Samsung, and telecommunication
carriers
- Experience an
exceptional, dynamic, demanding and motivating working environment within a
fast-growing company
- Work in an
international environment where you can communicate with other countries and
cultures on a daily basis
- Enjoy
excellent local working conditions (good office space quality, located in
Toronto)
- We offer competitive
salaries and comprehensive benefit packages
About Gameloft
Gameloft
is a leading international publisher and developer of downloadable video games.
For 10 years, Gameloft has been established as one of the top innovators in its
field. The company creates games for mobile phones, smartphones, iPhone, iPod
touch and iPad. Gameloft games are also available to players on WiiWare,
DSiWare, Microsoft Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStation®Network.
Partnership
agreements with leading licenses such as UNO™, Ferrari, Shrek, CSI, Spider-Man
and Brothers in Arms allow Gameloft to form strong relationships with
international brands. In addition to the partnerships, Gameloft owns and
operates titles such as Real Football, Asphalt and Brain Challenge.
Gameloft
is present on all the continents with its own production studios, employing
over 4,500 developers, and distributes its games in over 100 countries.
Gameloft is listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP,
Reuters: GLFT.PA)
For more information go to www.gameloft.com.