iOS Programmer

Description

iOS Programmer

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Architect, program and maintain interfaces between our custom C++ game engine and iOS
• Research, integrate and develop desired new technologies for iOS as needed by our games
• Maintain and update the iOS build environment as needed
• Identify and correct performance bottlenecks for our games on device
• Identify and communicate technical and developmental risks and generate solutions to overcome those risks
• Effectively listen and communicate with team members in order to quickly adapt as project needs evolve, and to maximize development efficiency

Required Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or relevant work experience
• Proficiency in C++ and the Standard Template Library (STL) container classes and algorithms
• Experience programming in Objective-C
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as bash and python
• Very strong skill and experience with debugging code developed by other programmers
• Experience programming, debugging, shipping and maintaining mass-market software
• Solid problem solving skills
• A solid understanding of game engine architecture, including graphics, audio, player input, networking and file system abstraction layers
• Ability to understand, maintain and enhance an existing code base, only re-writing code when required
• Ability to learn and master new technologies and code
• Ability to work independently and efficiently under deadlines

Additional Desired Experience and Skills:

• Experience programming and debugging from a host development environment to a target machine, such as with embedded systems
• Experience working with the iTunes Connect publishing portal
• Experience working with in-app purchases and their respective APIs 
• Enthusiasm learning about and working with newly released devices and the features of the latest versions of iOS