Tools Programmer

Threewave Software is looking for an exceptional and proactive Tools Programmer to join our programming team. The candidate must have at least 3 years experience in programming professional business applications, or game tools, and a strong understanding of user interfaces and how they impact the workflow. The ideal candidate will have a love for improving the productivity of his co-workers. This person will report to the Programming Lead and will work closely with them to improve and enhance the gaming tools.

Core Responsibilities:
• Takes ownership and enhances an existing Tools Pipeline for a next-generation title.
• Work closely with the Programming Lead and Art and Design Teams to improve the production tools.

Education & Experience:
• A Bachelors degree in Computing Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, etc… or the equivalent in experience in tools and applications programming.
• Several years C/C++ experience.
Required:
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Experience writing tool applications widely used internally or externally.
• Experience developing command-line or GUI Windows applications.
• A passion for gaming, graphical user interfaces &/or scripting!
Preferences:
• One or more shipped titles as a tools programmer considered an asset.
• 2+ years of game development experience considered an asset.
• Experience with MS Visual Studio and the .NET framework.
• Experience with C# considered a strong asset.
• Experience with Perl, Python or Lua, considered a strong asset.
• Experience with the Win32 API or MFC considered an asset.
• Experience with 3rd party 3D Modeling APIs such has Max SDK, MaxScript, Mel Script, Maya SDK.
• Insight into the content creation pipeline of a game engine.
• Experience using Perforce considered an asset.
• Leadership skills considered an asset.
Duties:
• Assist in the planning of the production schedule for your programming tasks.
• Be able to take responsibility for programming features; gathering and writing technical specification and implementing them with high quality standards.
• As a member of a team, you must be able to both give and receive feedback on code implementation. Ensure work is executed at the highest quality possible across the team.
• Maintain a wide variety of Windows applications used by all members of the development team.
• Clearly communicate your progress to your supervisor, and work with them to achieve a highly efficient content creation pipeline.
Availability: Immediately
Position Status: Full Time, extensive benefits package and stock options.
Application Requirements:
Documentation:
• Cover letter stating your availability and applicable experience.
• Current Resume stating the list of credits, titles and platforms.
Demos Considered an Asset:
• A windows program and source code showcasing your skills in one or more of these areas would be a definite asset to your submission.
• Documentation of the source code and explanation of the use of any 3rd party materials such has but not limited to algorithms, libraries, content.
• The demo can be an email attachment, mailed CD, or a link to a website.