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Games Cafe Inc.

Calgary, Alberta - Canada
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Games Programmer

Description

Games Cafe Inc. started in October 2005 and our goal is to deliver top selling, fun, easy to use games that provide great entertainment and value for our customers. We have produced several casual games including the worldwide best selling casual game for 2007 “Sally’s Salon”. We also produce games for major IP’s such has Hasbro, creating CLUE Classic. Either internally or externally GamesCafe creates cross-platform titles of our IP’s for PC, Mac, Mobile, iPhone, Nintendo DS, etc. You can visit us at GamesCafe.com

We are seeking lead programmers for each of our production teams. All of our games are programmed in C++ and use internal libraries/systems to speed up development. This gives us more flexibility and control to allow 1-2 programmers to produce all aspects of a finished game.

As lead game programmer, you will be key to the quality of the game’s programming and the player’s experience.

GAME PROGRAMMERS RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with production team to drive the implementation of the project's technical vision.
- Work in conjunction with designers and artists to shape & mould gameplay and user experiences.
- Implement gameplay-related functionality including AI, controls, interfaces, game rules, etc in C++ and script.
- Maintain and update code, internal systems & libraries and follow group standards and best practices.
- Participate in Scrum meetings to update the team on task statuses and issues.
- Accept and provide direction, work well under pressure, and handle multiple tasks.
- Be a Team player able to help the organization reach its company-wide goals.
- Passionate gamer and creative problem solver.

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