Want to be a part of The Odd Gentlemen team? We’re looking for a lead engineer for a couple of new exciting projects as we develop multi-platform games.
Position: Lead Engineer
Job Summary:
Responsibilities
- Develop unique and innovative gameplay systems
- Create and collaborate on tools and pipelines
- Work closely with the design team to specify, document, design, implement, profile, optimize and debug gameplay systems
- Develop systems that don’t just match functional specifications, but those that also embrace and expose the ‘fun factor’ of the company’s projects
- Able to actively contribute to a creative environment and work as a team
- Lead our engineering teams and make the call as to how we approach development of some of our titles
Requirements
- 3+ Years of Game Development with a focus on C/C++
- Shipped at least 2 games (any platform, please include details)
- Passion for games and game development
- Experience working on console games or related game development environments
- Positive and professional attitude and interpersonal skills. Must effectively and productively communicate with all other team members.
- Ability to work well under pressure
- B.S. Degree in Computer Science or related field
Pluses
- Actively researches new procedures and technology related to game development and seeks to bring new ideas into our in house tech
- Passionate about creating innovative games and fantastic worlds
- Understands the inner workings of graphics engines including OpenGL
- Unreal experience
- Knowledgeable and eager to learn more about iOS and mobile development
- Able to “tolerate” having a dog around the office
If you’d be happy just cashing a paycheck and putting in hours on a game you don’t care about, feel free to apply to those companies. We’re looking for people who eat, breath, and sleep games. The people who want to change what’s out there. The gentlemen and ladies who want carve out their place on the Mt Rushmore of games. Totem Pole of Awesome? Marquee of classiness? Yeah, one of those. If you’re ready to make the finest of games with the dapper-est of people, send your resume and cover letter to jobs@theoddgentlemen.com




