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Company Name: Tencent Boston
Job Title: Senior Gameplay Programmer
Location: Concord, MA
Profession: Software Design/Development

Job Description:

Senior Gameplay Programmer

The successful candidate will report to the Lead Gameplay Programmer.  This is a senior engineering position where the candidate will be working with other senior personnel as well as assisting less experienced personnel.  The Senior Gameplay Programmer will assist in the development of the architecture and build gameplay systems for a large scale, free to play MMORPG.
Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

# Work closely with the Lead Gameplay Programmer to design key systems as well help maintain the focus of the engineering department on related requirements and direction.
# Work closely with the Producer, lead Designers and Artists to implement the vision of the game
# Build and maintain a programming schedule as well as other technical design documents
# Develop and implement key technology systems
# Provide leadership and assistance to less experienced programmers
# Help facilitate communications between engineering and other design departments

EXPERIENCE
# 8+ years experience in the game industry
# 8+ years in programming and/or engineering development
# At least 2 published games credited as a Senior Programmer
# A Bachelors degree in Software Engineering
# Experienced in the development of many key gameplay systems
# Experienced working closely with Artists and Designers to produce quality systems
# Experienced working with third party software.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
# Ability to work closely with Artists and Designers to implement their vision of what the game should be
# Ability to plan, document and maintain a reliable programming schedule
# Ability to develop core gameplay systems and work with others to help develop core gameplay systems
# Excellent C/C++ skills
# Individual must be self motivated with a strong work ethic

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
# Masters degree in Software Engineering
# MMO Experience
# Fluency in Mandarin
Job Details

Categories:Programmer / Engineer

Experience Required:8 yrs

Platforms:Online Multiplayer, Windows

Minimum Education Level Required:Bachelor's Degree

Work Site:On site
Location

Concord, MA


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