Blockade Studios is a new animation facility producing original content for games, film, TV and direct to DVD. The Lead Programmer will participate in the pipeline development processes, working collaboratively with a small team of designers, programmers and artists. The Lead Programmer will also provide technical solutions and deliver optimized and reliable code for various elements of the production. The position will start February 1st. This position will be full time and must work from our studio in Sherman Oaks, CA.
• Demonstrated proficiency in C/C++
• Strong 3D math background
• Experience with the Unreal 3 Engine
• Knowledge of common data structures and algorithmic solutions
• Proficient in several of the following areas: graphics and animation techniques, interface design practices, effects, test engineer, AI, online, physics, rendering, vehicle, portability, extensibility, and testability
• Knowledge of software design practices including modularity documentation, event-driven architecture, and object-oriented design
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with programmers, artists and designers
• Ability to work with internal and externally developed code
• Ability to write clean, readable, portable, reliable, and optimized code
• Knowledge and experience with software design patterns
Self-motivated and have a strong work ethic, able to multitask efficiently
Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent work experience
Please send cover letter, resume, portfolio and/or demo reel (DVD or website address) to:jobs [at] blockade [dot] com (jobs [at] blockade.com, ATTN: Lead Programmer)