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OVERVIEW:

BLUE CASTLE GAMES (www.bluecastlegames.com) is a full-service, multi-project and multi-platform 3rd party developer located in Vancouver, Canada. The studio was formed in 2005, fulfilling the desire to start a company where creativity, experience and hard work come together to create outstanding games. We are currently a 125 plus-person studio with plans to expand to 150 by the end of 2008. In its short tenure, Blue Castle has already developed and shipped The BIGS (published by 2K Sports in June 2007) on PS3, 360, PS2, PSP and Wii. We are well underway on three new projects – an unannounced Action title and two Sports titles.

Blue Castle Games is on the hunt for Rendering Software Engineers for one of its projects… an unannounced Action title to be released on multiple platforms.

A Rendering Software Engineer works closely with our existing rendering team who are responsible for rendering on systems including Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PC and PS2. In this capacity you will have the opportunity to shape Blue Castle’s rendering technology and create best of breed visuals for sports and action titles.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop new features and technology for our cross-platform, multi-title rendering and game engine, data pipeline and artist tools
• Work with artists, designers, and other engineers to ensure rendering features are well designed and implemented to specification.

• Participate in project planning and scheduling within the rendering area.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years experience with C++ programming and debugging. Game console development and optimization experience is preferred.
• Have shipped at least one product.
• Strong understanding of university-level computer graphics programming, data structures and related mathematics.
• Experience with DirectX or OpenGL.
• Superior problem solving and analytical skills.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Able to communicate with both technical and creative team members face-to-face and in writing.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science / related field, or equivalent experience.

To apply for this position, please click the “Apply to this job online” button at the top of this page.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.