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Let’s make games better together. Are you up for the challenge? Here’s some specifics on what we’re looking for… We're looking for a Senior Tools Programmer to create and maintain Daybreak's game engine that is used on our H1Z1 and Planetside 2 titles. YOUR CONTRIBUTION: • Be an advocate for improved tools, workflow, and pipelines that increase designer efficiency and capabilities • Interface with designers across multiple teams to seek feedback on tools, workflow, and pipelines • Work with developers to define requirements list for tools and engine development • Collaborate with others in the Game Technology group to design and implement improvements • Prioritize tasks to create and maintain a roadmap for development • Educate developers on the use of design tools and pipelines through personal demos and documentation • Perform competitive analysis of other game engines and toolsets YOUR EXPERIENCE: • Bachelors in Computer Science or equivalent experience • 5+ years of professional C++ experience • Experience building GUI based tools • Experience implementing in C# • Creation of tools for use by other developers • Effective communicator • Proficient at writing specs for feature development • Strong understanding of object oriented software engineering principles and methodologies • Excellent communicator • Shows initiative with the ability to work efficiently and independently • Drives for quality • Team player • Highly organized • Critical thinker • Creative problem solver • Empathetic and a good listener PLUSES: • Proven track record with shipped titles • Deep understanding of the major areas of design (systems, content, narrative) • Integration with C++ libraries • Experience using Python and/or other scripting languages • Experience working with SQL databases • Proficient with Perforce & Hansoft • Proficient with competitive and popular toolsets (like Unity or UE4) • MMO experience
Additional Info:
At Daybreak, we are best known for our blockbuster hits and franchises, including EverQuest®, EverQuest®II, PlanetSide2®, DC Universe™ Online, Just Survive™, and H1Z1®: King of the Kill™. We look to the future of online gaming and intend to make an impact. We want to make video game history! We focus on creative development, inspired gameplay design and supporting our passionate and lasting communities. We’re more than just a video game company; we are built on the foundation of our employees. They provide the heartbeat to the technology. Yes, we work hard. And sometimes that means long hours, but that is the exception and not the rule. We believe that our employees should have time with their friends, raise families, play video games and pursue life. We strive to make a difference in the industry and in our communities. At the end of the day, we are lucky. We know we are living the dream. We got jobs in video games. How cool is that? Here’s where you come in. We want to find those kindred spirits. How do you know if you’re a good fit for Daybreak? You are not only passionate but highly-skilled. You bring excellence, enthusiasm, and a never-ending desire to learn. You don’t assume that the way we’ve always done it, is the best way. You definitely have a good sense of humor and don’t take yourself too seriously. You must have a collaborative approach and be able to accept feedback from all levels of the organization as well as our player communities. We pride ourselves on every employee having a voice. Challenge yourself and join our team and we will support, mentor and grow your career with us. Here at Daybreak, we make games that bring people together: to build them and to play them. Together we have built and introduced some of the most famed and beloved gaming franchises to millions of players worldwide including H1Z1®, DC Universe™ Online, PlanetSide®, and EverQuest®. Daybreakers are obsessed with the entire creation process and passion for play is what makes us one with our players. From group raiding epics in Norrath to watching our favorite streamers ravage zombies in the post-apocalypse, we are devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience to our communities. Think you’re Daybreaker material? Send us your resume and cover letter. Make sure to include your Twitch/YouTube channel (if you have one), social media handles, and/or link to your portfolio. We are looking for people who don’t just upload their basic resume, but rather, are looking to get noticed. So, go ahead, impress us! Daybreak Game Company LLC is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as H1Z1®, DC Universe™ Online, PlanetSide®, and EverQuest®, Daybreak creates, develops, and provides compelling online entertainment for millions of gamers worldwide. To top it off, we are making games in two of the coolest cities in the United States: San Diego, California, and Austin, Texas. Daybreak Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Diversity in the Workplace. ABOUT DAYBREAK SAN DIEGO: Our headquarters is where gaming culture and the So Cal vibe collide; creating a vibrant work environment that epitomizes our belief that every day should be well played. From our four-legged canine friends who can accompany us to work each day to company movie viewings, the perks of working at Daybreak San Diego extend well beyond the beautiful weather in this prime location. Access to the local gym, as well as on-site fitness classes, board game nights, and a strong appreciation for the local craft brew scene (we even turned one of our original game servers into an on-site kegerator) are just some of the ways that working at Daybreak San Diego isn’t just about having job; it’s about being part of a community.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
Let’s make games better together. Are you up for the challenge? Here’s some specifics on what we’re looking for… We're looking for a Senior Tools Programmer to create and maintain Daybreak's game engine that is used on our H1Z1 and Planetside 2 titles. YOUR CONTRIBUTION: • Be an advocate for improved tools, workflow, and pipelines that increase designer efficiency and capabilities • Interface with designers across multiple teams to seek feedback on tools, workflow, and pipelines • Work with developers to define requirements list for tools and engine development • Collaborate with others in the Game Technology group to design and implement improvements • Prioritize tasks to create and maintain a roadmap for development • Educate developers on the use of design tools and pipelines through personal demos and documentation • Perform competitive analysis of other game engines and toolsets YOUR EXPERIENCE: • Bachelors in Computer Science or equivalent experience • 5+ years of professional C++ experience • Experience building GUI based tools • Experience implementing in C# • Creation of tools for use by other developers • Effective communicator • Proficient at writing specs for feature development • Strong understanding of object oriented software engineering principles and methodologies • Excellent communicator • Shows initiative with the ability to work efficiently and independently • Drives for quality • Team player • Highly organized • Critical thinker • Creative problem solver • Empathetic and a good listener PLUSES: • Proven track record with shipped titles • Deep understanding of the major areas of design (systems, content, narrative) • Integration with C++ libraries • Experience using Python and/or other scripting languages • Experience working with SQL databases • Proficient with Perforce & Hansoft • Proficient with competitive and popular toolsets (like Unity or UE4) • MMO experience
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At Daybreak, we are best known for our blockbuster hits and franchises, including EverQuest®, EverQuest®II, PlanetSide2®, DC Universe™ Online, Just Survive™, and H1Z1®: King of the Kill™. We look to the future of online gaming and intend to make an impact. We want to make video game history! We focus on creative development, inspired gameplay design and supporting our passionate and lasting communities. We’re more than just a video game company; we are built on the foundation of our employees. They provide the heartbeat to the technology. Yes, we work hard. And sometimes that means long hours, but that is the exception and not the rule. We believe that our employees should have time with their friends, raise families, play video games and pursue life. We strive to make a difference in the industry and in our communities. At the end of the day, we are lucky. We know we are living the dream. We got jobs in video games. How cool is that? Here’s where you come in. We want to find those kindred spirits. How do you know if you’re a good fit for Daybreak? You are not only passionate but highly-skilled. You bring excellence, enthusiasm, and a never-ending desire to learn. You don’t assume that the way we’ve always done it, is the best way. You definitely have a good sense of humor and don’t take yourself too seriously. You must have a collaborative approach and be able to accept feedback from all levels of the organization as well as our player communities. We pride ourselves on every employee having a voice. Challenge yourself and join our team and we will support, mentor and grow your career with us. Here at Daybreak, we make games that bring people together: to build them and to play them. Together we have built and introduced some of the most famed and beloved gaming franchises to millions of players worldwide including H1Z1®, DC Universe™ Online, PlanetSide®, and EverQuest®. Daybreakers are obsessed with the entire creation process and passion for play is what makes us one with our players. From group raiding epics in Norrath to watching our favorite streamers ravage zombies in the post-apocalypse, we are devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience to our communities. Think you’re Daybreaker material? Send us your resume and cover letter. Make sure to include your Twitch/YouTube channel (if you have one), social media handles, and/or link to your portfolio. We are looking for people who don’t just upload their basic resume, but rather, are looking to get noticed. So, go ahead, impress us! Daybreak Game Company LLC is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as H1Z1®, DC Universe™ Online, PlanetSide®, and EverQuest®, Daybreak creates, develops, and provides compelling online entertainment for millions of gamers worldwide. To top it off, we are making games in two of the coolest cities in the United States: San Diego, California, and Austin, Texas. Daybreak Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Diversity in the Workplace. ABOUT DAYBREAK SAN DIEGO: Our headquarters is where gaming culture and the So Cal vibe collide; creating a vibrant work environment that epitomizes our belief that every day should be well played. From our four-legged canine friends who can accompany us to work each day to company movie viewings, the perks of working at Daybreak San Diego extend well beyond the beautiful weather in this prime location. Access to the local gym, as well as on-site fitness classes, board game nights, and a strong appreciation for the local craft brew scene (we even turned one of our original game servers into an on-site kegerator) are just some of the ways that working at Daybreak San Diego isn’t just about having job; it’s about being part of a community.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]