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Hi gang,<\/p>\n
This (and the previous post) is about a job at UGOBE, where I
\ncurrently work. (ugobe.com, pleoworld.com) The company is located=20
\nin Emeryville, which is between Oakland and Berkeley, a 20 minute=20
\ndrive from SF.<\/p>\n
Feel free to ask me casual questions; more official correspondence=20
\nshould go to Kareem Issa at kareem.issa@gmail.com. If you send in=20
\na resme feel free to mention our connection, however tenuous and=20
\nbridged by the decades. I’m trying to bring some ITP spirit into=20
\nthis place.<\/p>\n
-Sarah<\/p>\n
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Software Application Programmer\/Character Programmer =96 Job=20
\nDescription<\/p>\n
Job Function\/Purpose:<\/p>\n
As an application programmer at UGOBE you will participate in the=20
\ndesign, development and creation of unique Life Form*=20
\npersonalities and character development. You will work with the=20
\nLife Form development team consisting of producers, animators,=20
\nsound designers, programmers, quality assurance and marketing=20
\nteams to execute the creative vision of the Life Form. This=20
\nposition requires excellent organizational skills, good oral and=20
\nwritten communication skills, and a high level of interpersonal=20
\nskills. Must be a self-motivated team player able to work in a=20
\ncustomer-oriented, fast-paced, and demanding environment with=20
\nminimal supervision. You should be results oriented and have a=20
\ngenuine passion for learning new things.<\/p>\n
Primary Duties and Responsibilities<\/p>\n
=95\tLead the programming effort for the creation of a Life Form=92s=20
\nPersonality Module (PM)**
\n=95\tCode custom personalities for UGOBE Life Forms utilizing our=20
\nproprietary LifeOS=99 engine and development tools.
\n=95\tAssist in the design and definition of Life Form software=20
\narchitecture
\n=95\tWrite technical specifications documentation before implementing=20
\ncode design
\n=95\tSchedule frequent code reviews to ensure vision is consistent=20
\nwith Life Form development
\n=95\tDraw up detailed design documentation including charts and=20
\ndiagrams that outline the various concepts and components=20
\ninvolved
\n=95\tTest the Life Form and make amendments to enhance its=20
\ncapabilities
\n=95\tWrite release notes with each build
\n=95\tWork with software team to establish and maintain coding=20
\nprocesses, standards, and methodologies.
\n=95\tProactively post and fix bugs in your areas of responsibility.
\n=95\tImplementation of software in C++ and other languages.
\n=95\tDebugging and optimization of software.
\n=95\tParticipate in design and code reviews.
\n=95\tDesign software systems through consultation and coordination=20
\nwith other programmers.
\n=95\tWrite design documentation.
\n=95\tFollow group standards and best practices.
\n=95\tAssist and mentor other programmers in areas of domain expertise=20
\nor specialization.
\n=95\tExpand knowledge of robotics, game technologies and systems.
\n=95\tAbility to define and estimate time for personal tasks as well=20
\nas generate and track a schedule for those tasks.
\n=95\tReceive tasks and some technical direction from the lead=20
\nprogrammer.
\n=95\tGather requirements, design, write, and maintain software.
\n=95\tSeek advice of other programmers proactively.
\n=95\tCollaborate with artists and designers on the requirements and=20
\ndesign of tools and systems.
\nDoes this sound like you?
\n=95\tAble to work well in a milestone-driven, team development=20
\nenvironment
\n=95\tTechnical aptitude
\n=95\tLogical approach to the solution of problems
\n=95\tAble to work independently
\n=95\tAble to visualize and conceptualize
\n=95\tCreative and artistic personality
\n=95\tCommitment to understanding and using new technology
\n=95\tExcellent team and communication skills
\n=95\tKeen interest in robotics
\n=95\tSpent time with pets\/animals
\n=95\tWilling to travel and\/or relocate
\n=95\tFlexible in work hours
\n=95\tGenuinely intrigued by the concept of artificial life<\/p>\n
Education and Work Experience<\/p>\n
Required:
\n=95\tProfessional game development experience
\n=95\tB.S. in Computer Science or a related field
\n=95\t5 – 8 years of developing game products for the gaming industry
\n=95\t3 =96 5 years of console or embedded development
\n=95\tProgrammed at least two publish game titles
\n=95\tDevelopment experience with C, C++ or Java
\n=95\tAbility to lead a software team and project from beginning to=20
\nrelease<\/p>\n
Preferred:
\n=95\tExtensive knowledge of PAWN scripting language
\n=95\tExpertise in one or more of the following areas: physics, game=20
\naudio, game logic, cameras, animation, game tools, etc.
\n=95\tProven creative talent in game design
\n=95\tDemonstrated experience shipping product at AAA level of quality=20
\nin a design capacity role
\n=95\tPrevious robotics work or hobby experience
\n=95\tMultiplayer\/MMO development experience highly desirable
\n=95\tA passion for games, robots and technology<\/p>\n
*Life Form Definition:
\nA sophisticated electromechanical character based robot designed=20
\nto mimic real life, provide companionship and entertain its=20
\nowner.<\/p>\n
** Personality Module Definition (or ) PM:
\nThe PM is the core game script written in PAWN that is the heart=20
\nof a Life Form=92s personality. The Personality Module combines all=20
\nthe content and media to bring the =93robot=94 to life.<\/p>\n
—
\nbe296b3d9de53741@lists.nyu.edu
\n——=_Part_716_1621139.1210700230198–<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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