Rainbow Studios
05-16-2006, 01:41 AM
Rainbow Studios, subsidiary of THQ inc, develops top quality video games and is searching for qualified Senior Technology Engineers for our MX Franchise and Pixar Disney Cars team. Please find the job description below. Please apply to the position job #4000 at Rainbow Studios/THQ career center: ttp://thq.kenexa.com/thq/cc/Home.ss (http://thq.kenexa.com/thq/cc/Home.ss). When creating your profile please make sure to add a cover letter to your resume file when you upload.
Rainbow Studios, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is one of the largest video game developers in the Southwest. Rainbow is a wholly owned subsidiary of THQ, an industry-leading publisher that has developed top quality video games for twelve years. Named Game Informer’s “Developer of the Year for 2001”, Rainbow Studios is one of THQ’s premier creators of next generation content for console systems and PC. Rainbow’s fifteen-year video game history includes the critically acclaimed Motocross Madness PC series, the award-winning ATV Offroad Fury,top-selling Splashdown, and the highly praised MX series.
Senior Technology Engineer Position Summary: Designs and maintains the technology to create cutting-edge videogames
Essential Job Functions:
• Designs, extends, and applies engine technology to create state-of-the-art videogames on complex platforms
• Educates team members (engineering, art, and design) on effective usages of engine technology
• Communicates with cross-disciplinary team members to research and establish joint goals
• Researches new techniques to extend engine capability
• Reviews technical solutions for correctness and feasibility
• Measures engine performance and introduces efficient alternatives to optimize for space and time limitations
• Coordinates with Lead Programmer to communicate scheduling, progress, and technical feasibility
• Shares knowledge and helps solve problems with team members
• Remains stationary for long periods of time while working in front of a computer
• Manipulates a keyboard, mouse, and/or other input device• Interacts and communicates effectively with management on both a project and studio level
• Performs other similar or related duties as necessary
Experience/Skills:
• 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Experience in the video gaming industry
• Thorough knowledge of C/C++ and object-oriented programming
• Solid math skills• Solid understanding of technology specialty
• Self-motivated with strong work ethic
• Good communication skills and thrives as a member of a team
• Engineering methodology for problem-solving
• Ability to multi-task and to adapt easily to change
• Metrowerks CodeWarrier and Microsoft Visual Studio desired
• 3D Studio Max (or other equivalent modeling package) desired
Education/Certification/Licensing: Bachelor’s (BA) degree from an accredited 4-year college or university or equivalent industry experience
We look forward to reviewing your resume through our Career Center and exploring the option of you joining the Rainbow Studios Team!
Rainbow Studios, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is one of the largest video game developers in the Southwest. Rainbow is a wholly owned subsidiary of THQ, an industry-leading publisher that has developed top quality video games for twelve years. Named Game Informer’s “Developer of the Year for 2001”, Rainbow Studios is one of THQ’s premier creators of next generation content for console systems and PC. Rainbow’s fifteen-year video game history includes the critically acclaimed Motocross Madness PC series, the award-winning ATV Offroad Fury,top-selling Splashdown, and the highly praised MX series.
Senior Technology Engineer Position Summary: Designs and maintains the technology to create cutting-edge videogames
Essential Job Functions:
• Designs, extends, and applies engine technology to create state-of-the-art videogames on complex platforms
• Educates team members (engineering, art, and design) on effective usages of engine technology
• Communicates with cross-disciplinary team members to research and establish joint goals
• Researches new techniques to extend engine capability
• Reviews technical solutions for correctness and feasibility
• Measures engine performance and introduces efficient alternatives to optimize for space and time limitations
• Coordinates with Lead Programmer to communicate scheduling, progress, and technical feasibility
• Shares knowledge and helps solve problems with team members
• Remains stationary for long periods of time while working in front of a computer
• Manipulates a keyboard, mouse, and/or other input device• Interacts and communicates effectively with management on both a project and studio level
• Performs other similar or related duties as necessary
Experience/Skills:
• 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Experience in the video gaming industry
• Thorough knowledge of C/C++ and object-oriented programming
• Solid math skills• Solid understanding of technology specialty
• Self-motivated with strong work ethic
• Good communication skills and thrives as a member of a team
• Engineering methodology for problem-solving
• Ability to multi-task and to adapt easily to change
• Metrowerks CodeWarrier and Microsoft Visual Studio desired
• 3D Studio Max (or other equivalent modeling package) desired
Education/Certification/Licensing: Bachelor’s (BA) degree from an accredited 4-year college or university or equivalent industry experience
We look forward to reviewing your resume through our Career Center and exploring the option of you joining the Rainbow Studios Team!