Arkalis Interactive

Senior Programmer


	Industry:	Games
	Category:	Programming
	Type:	Full-time
	Created:	Jan 28th, 07:08 by arkalisint

Arkalis interactive is one of the newest game labels in Europe. The label both develops and publishes multi-platform downloadable video games and apps. The entire app or game from concept through to marketing and launch is managed within the Arkalis studios.

Partnership agreements give Arkalis access to some of the best content to develop into games/apps.

The team is currently working on an app for MGM's Stargate SG-1 and the studio expects to launch more branded apps and games within the coming months.

The studio is based in Ordino, Andorra, a small country nestled in the Pyrenees mountains.

EXTRA BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US:

- 1 month free rent (so you have time to find a place).

- We help you to process your application for a residence and work permit.

- Child Out sesions, were we get reunited to talk, eat and drink something.

- Ski and Snowboard stations at 10min from our studio.

- Medical Insurance

- Net competitive salaries.

- Very High quality of live, clean air, a quiet and beautyfull place to live.

- Outdoor activities, Natural Parks, Climbing routes and rock walls, Canyoning, Ecotourism routes, Mountain bike routes, Routes on horseback, Trekking.

- As Andorra is a Principality, the prices of perfumes, pharmaceutical products, electronics, fashion, food and tobacco use to be much more lower than in other countries.

Job Purpose:

Arkalis interactive is looking for a senior game programmer with in-depth knowledge of gameplay and AI . The ideal candidate has a passion for programming and is on constant lookout for new difficult challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Assist your lead programmer in maintaining development focus, managing technical risks, regularly reporting on development progress, and ensuring our build is solid and functions well every day.

• You will work closely with artists and designers in a proactive environment.

• Write robust, maintainable code inserting comments in the coded instructions so others can understand the program.

• Work within a scrum based development environment where test-driven development techniques are embraced.

• Communicate, written and/or oral, the status of the assigned task on request.

• Profile and optimize the code to get the best possible performance.

• Understand, improve and implement the design requeriments for the game.

Skills and required experience:

• You have at least 3 years of experience working in the game industry in a similar role and have completed at least one game as a Gameplay Programmer.

• Communicate clearly and concisely within a large group/multiple project environment

• Strong knowledge of C# or C++.

• Solid background and strong understanding of gameplay programming, 3D mathematics, and AI algorithms.

• Experience with version control systems such as SVN, Git or Perforce.

• You are a focused problem-solver and team player who’s happy to work proactively with all disciplines, and work independently when necessary.

• You are fluent in both written and spoken English and possess excellent communication skills.

• Willing to relocate to Ordino, Andorra.

Bonus skills:

• Experience with Unity3D.

• Experience with 3D packages such as 3ds Max, Softimage and 2D packages such as Adobe Photoshop

• Experience with IOS devices.

• Experience working on multi-platform software projects.

• Experience with shaders and graphics programming is a plus.