Warhammer 40k MMO seeks "Senior Tools Programmer"

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**AcervusVlos**

This is more for my fellow Austin, Texas WH40k Gamers, as Vigil is stationed here;

Job Description:

Senior Tools/Core Systems Programmer:

Vigil Games is looking for an experienced Sr. Tools/Core Systems Programmer to help create and maintain the tools and core systems for the Warhammer 40K MMO. The programmer will work on our custom internal editor and export pipeline, and core systems such as resource streaming and memory management.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain and enhance our custom standalone editor and 3dsmax pipeline.
• Work with the artists and designers to figure out ways to improve the tools.
• Optimize and maintain our core systems, including resource streaming, memory management, threading, and physics.
• Write robust, maintainable code.

SKILLS & QUALFICIATIONS
• Has previously held a senior programming position on at least one shipped AAA console or PC title.
• Experience with Win32 API/MFC and 3dsmax
• Demonstrated proficiency in C++.
• Experience working with a cross-platform engine.
• A strong understanding of software Engineering practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven ability to successfully multitask under considerable pressure

To apply:
Please send all resumes, code samples and online portfolios to michael.nichols@thq.com

For more information on Vigil Games check out http://www.vigilgames.com
Job Details:

Categories: Programmer / Engineer
Experience Required: 4 yrs
Platforms: Playstation 3,Xbox 360,Windows

Source is: http://jobs.gamasutra.com/jobseekerx/viewjobrss.asp?cjid=17804&accountno=375

So, Austin Game designers... Get on this! Make the 40k MMO what the fans have always wanted! *Grin*

Oh, and for a bonus, I thought the last line of the quote was very interesting...

Platforms: Playstation 3,Xbox 360,Windows

Are we going to be expecting it to be on Consoles AND PC's?
Hmmm....

**InquisitorFabius**

The platform listing is just to get a wider base of applicants for the position. THQ is also going to hire somebody they can use to program multiple platform games instead of just one platform.

**AcervusVlos**

InquisitorFabius wrote:The platform listing is just to get a wider base of applicants for the position. THQ is also going to hire somebody they can use to program multiple platform games instead of just one platform.

True enough, but, one can hope, eh?

I'd like to see it at LEAST on 360 as well, just to increase the playerbase.
That's how FFXI increased theirs (After two or three years of stagnation or even loss), it might do GREAT if it is done when it first comes out.

**kadun**

Software Engineer is not the same as Game Designer. I highly doubt the job entails any game design decisions.

**AcervusVlos**

kadun wrote:Software Engineer is not the same as Game Designer. I highly doubt the job entails any game design decisions.

Figures of speech sure aren't appreciated 'round here, are they?

**Uriels_Flame**

They better get this one out before Blizzard gets Galaxies of Starcraft out. Just what I need is another reason to play on the computer . . .

**ph34r**

Uriels_Flame wrote:They better get this one out before Blizzard gets Galaxies of Starcraft out. Just what I need is another reason to play on the computer . . .

Supposedly the new Blizzard MMO will be an entirely new setting.

**typhus**

omg i cant wait