Serious Games Developer CFD-2012-100

Serious Games Developer

CFD-2012-100

Job Description:

The Central Florida Division of Applied Research Associates in Orlando, Florida is looking for dedicated, hard-working programmers with a passion for making games and using game technology to develop state-of-the-art training applications. Ideal candidates will have broad programming experience on several published/deployed projects and experience using game engines or other 3D API’s. Ability to serve multiple projects simultaneously with agility, poise, and focus is a must, as are team-based work practices. New hires will work with programming teams in two locations - Orlando, FL and Raleigh, NC to coordinate development spanning several projects for a variety of customers in the military, health/medical, education, and space industries.

Requirements:

- A passion for using state-of-the-art game technology to produce serious games of the highest quality.
- Two or more years’ experience in the creation and delivery of state-of-the-art games.
- Strong C++ programming skills and demonstrated knowledge of good software engineering practices.
- Ability to quickly understand existing code and enhance and build on an existing architecture.
- Ability to accurately estimate completion of milestones for complex software development.
- Strong math skills and solid understanding of algorithm design and optimization.
- Ability to work constructively with artists, designers, and QA staff.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- BS (or higher) in Computer Science or similar discipline (Physics, Math, EE, etc.)  Equivalent professional experience will be considered for talented candidates without degree.

Preference to applicants with one or more of the following:

- Unreal (2.5 or 3.0) engine programming skills and/or UnrealScript experience
- Experience developing multiplayer game/training applications
- Experience writing technical design documentation
- Experience on mobile platform development (IOS, Android)
- Specialization in one or more of the following areas: UI, Tools Development, Artificial Intelligence, Physics, Graphics, Networking

Additional company information:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is a 1400 person, employee-owned technology services company with an excellent national reputation and a thirty-year history of sustained growth. Our culture supports our exceptional staff of valued employees and encourages professional growth through continued higher education, participation and publication at technical conferences, and membership in professional organizations. ARA provides staff incentives and reward innovation, self-motivation, technical excellence, and promotes career advancement along established technical and leadership career tracks. ARA offers competitive salaries and outstanding benefits including stock ownership, medical and dental coverage, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, a combination 401(k) profit sharing and money purchase pension plan, annual bonuses, and professional development programs.

ARA is an EEO/AA employer.