Network Programmer

Sr. Programmer 2

Warrington

 

Competitive Base salary + extensive benefits

Juice Games has an opportunity for an outstanding C++/C# programmer to play a central role in the development of an ambitious new racing game. You already have experience developing network systems for published Xbox™360 and PlayStation®3 titles.

 

-          Designing, developing and supporting tools used in the Studio’s production pipeline

 

-          experience developing for client and server code for Xbox Live (including XLSP) and PSN using proprietary network API

-          ability to support and extend cross-platform network API

-          TCP and UDP socket programming

-          strong verbal and written communication skills

-          ability to work collaboratively in small empowered teams

-          experience of working in an agile project management framework (SCRUM) would be a bonus

-          self motivation, initiative and ability to work with minimal direct supervision

 

Essential knowledge and skills:

-          Bachelor degree in Computer Science or equivalent education/experience

 

For more details, please contact Richard.Chipchase@thq.com or Julia.Young@thq.com

Juice Games Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of THQ Inc. based in Warrington, UK. The studio is best known for creating the multi-million unit selling Juiced™ franchise. In 2005, Juice Games was voted Best New UK/European Studio at the Develop Industry Excellence Awards. For further information, visit www.juicegames.com .

 

THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. THQ’s focus on creating innovative new IP is supported by a network of talented development studios that includes Volition Inc, Relic Entertainment and Rainbow Studios in the US, Blue Tongue in Australia and Juice Games in the UK. More information about THQ, our Studios and our games can be found at www.thq.com