Regular/Senior Audio Programmer
Summary
Work to extend the audio capabilities of our industry leading game technology for all platforms including Wii, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 by aiding the design and implementation of a next generation software audio pipeline with an emphasis on real-time effects processing and embedded tools.
Specific requirements for this role:
• Work with technology programmers and audio team members to design and develop in-house audio tools and technology
• Work closely with audio team members and game programmers to ensure that the technology is meeting the need
• Provide information and suggest solutions both informally and in the form of technical and training documentation
• Track open issues and bugs, following up where appropriate and creating test cases as necessary. Test fixes and changes to technology where appropriate
• Liaise with audio and game development staff
Essential Qualities:
• Strong C/C++ skills with real-time audio programming experience
• Working knowledge of audio technologies including real-time software audio processing and optimisation techniques
• Experience of using commercial audio tools and middleware would be a benefit
• Windows Win32 API development experience is essential, working knowledge of the DirectX API would be an advantage
• The ability to design high quality usable user interfaces
Requirements for all programmer roles:
Reports to:
• All Programmers report to the Technical Manager
Expectations:
Below is a non-exhaustive list of the Companys expectations of a Programmer.
• Implement game code using C/C++ together with our own internal middleware.
• Profile, debug and maintain existing game code.
• Work with the Technical Manager and programmers to design the game code and contribute to technical design documents.
• Use our own internal tools to set up technical framework for game levels.
• Assist in preparing milestone builds as required.
• A high level of computer literacy.
• Experience of coding on PCs with Direct 3D/OpenGL or similar APIs a preference, but not required.
• Console programming experience preferred.
• Good debugging skills.
• Knowledge of current game coding techniques such as collision, memory management, AI and culling an advantage.
Work to extend the audio capabilities of our industry leading game technology for all platforms including Wii, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 by aiding the design and implementation of a next generation software audio pipeline with an emphasis on real-time effects processing and embedded tools.
Specific requirements for this role:
• Work with technology programmers and audio team members to design and develop in-house audio tools and technology
• Work closely with audio team members and game programmers to ensure that the technology is meeting the need
• Provide information and suggest solutions both informally and in the form of technical and training documentation
• Track open issues and bugs, following up where appropriate and creating test cases as necessary. Test fixes and changes to technology where appropriate
• Liaise with audio and game development staff
Essential Qualities:
• Strong C/C++ skills with real-time audio programming experience
• Working knowledge of audio technologies including real-time software audio processing and optimisation techniques
• Experience of using commercial audio tools and middleware would be a benefit
• Windows Win32 API development experience is essential, working knowledge of the DirectX API would be an advantage
• The ability to design high quality usable user interfaces
Requirements for all programmer roles:
Reports to:
• All Programmers report to the Technical Manager
Expectations:
Below is a non-exhaustive list of the Companys expectations of a Programmer.
• Implement game code using C/C++ together with our own internal middleware.
• Profile, debug and maintain existing game code.
• Work with the Technical Manager and programmers to design the game code and contribute to technical design documents.
• Use our own internal tools to set up technical framework for game levels.
• Assist in preparing milestone builds as required.
• A high level of computer literacy.
• Experience of coding on PCs with Direct 3D/OpenGL or similar APIs a preference, but not required.
• Console programming experience preferred.
• Good debugging skills.
• Knowledge of current game coding techniques such as collision, memory management, AI and culling an advantage.
