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Senior Software Engineer, Firaxis Games

Location: Baltimore, MD Firaxis Games is seeking an experienced software engineer with a strong background in systems to serve as a senior individual contributor responsible for designing, developing, writing and debugging code for assigned PC & console projects. Serves as a mentor to junior members of the staff. RESPONSIBILITIES • Design, develop, write, document and implement next generation systems code for PC, and consoles. • Writes clear, maintainable, portable code. • Writes documentation for other programmers use. • Anticipates, identifies and articulates problem areas and develops preventative solutions. • Accurately schedule and track development efforts for systems related tasks across the team. • Has a clear vision of how products should function and the ability to lead peers to share this vision. QUALIFICATIONS • C, C++ and Visual Studio. • Education: 4-year degree in computer science or equivalent. • State-of-the-art, effective and efficient interactive entertainment/computer game development (PC and Console) industry practices. • Experience in analyzing and optimizing large code bases. • Multithreaded programming. • UE3 Experience a plus. • Excellent verbal communication. • Excellent writing. • Successful problem-solving. • State-of-the-art, effective and efficient software architecting. • Leadership, including delegating and oversight. • Project management. SKILLS • To function well as a member of a team. • To function well independently. • To stay focused on the "big picture" and suggest strategic approaches both creatively and technically. • To push the software engineering quality bar, both creatively and technically. • To convey software engineering concepts in understandable terms to both management and team members. • To working cooperatively interdepartmentally. • To accurately estimate task assignments and communicate progress to team members and leaders. • To take ownership of assigned tasks. Interested? Get started here. Are you a recruiter looking for talent? Post jobs here.