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Playbrains is always on the lookout for the best game development resources.
If you’re an artist, animator, game designer, sound designer, writer or programmer who:
- Craves the opportunity to work with leading edge and emerging technologies
- Desires challenging work in a team environment
- Aspires to evolve as the company grows
- Wants a balanced lifestyle
Playbrains may just have the opportunity you're looking for.
We are always open to receiving resumes for the following positions:
3D Graphics Programmer – 3D Graphics programming in PC and console environments. Ref. #HG-GP-001
Intermediate Software Developer – Software development in a team environment. Ref. #SD05-05
Intermediate Telecom Developer – Telecom software development in a team environment. Ref. #SD05a-05
Java Developer – Intermediate and Senior Java developers. Ref. #SD01J-07
Junior Software Developer – Junior software development in a team environment. Ref. #SD04-05
Quality Control Analyst – Contract quality control position in a team environment. Ref. #QCA01B-05
Quality Control Engineer – Test tools, scripting development. Ref. #BH01-08
Senior Embedded Software Developer – Embedded development in a team environment. Ref. #SD06-07A
Senior J2ME/Blackberry Developers – Blackberry Developers. Ref. #BBJ2ME-08
Senior Web Software Developer – Web development in a team environment. Ref. #SD06-05B
Software Developer - J2EE EJB – Intermediate and Senior Java J2EE and EJB developers. Ref. #SD01-07
Video Games Generalist Programmer – Video game development in PC and Console environments. Ref. #HG-VGP-003
Detailed Descriptions:
3D Graphics Programmer – Ref: HG-GP-001
As a 3D Graphics Programmer, you will be responsible for graphical quality of high profile game titles, implement and maintain new rendering solutions, implement custom shaders for in-game special effects, write robust maintainable code, provide support to other team members.
- 5+ years of programming experience (Strong knowledge of C++)
- 3+ years developing commercial games
- 2+ years in 3D rendering algorithms (Strong 3D math skills)
- DirectX and/or OpenGL
- Experience using Shaders
- Console development experience - ideally Xbox or PS3, but Wii and other consoles also valuable
- Bachelor’s degree in CS, Computer Engineering, Math or demonstrated applicable equivalent experience
- Motivated, with a passion for video games
Nice to haves:
- Animation programming experience
- Experience with physics and modeling
- Unreal development experience
- Object-oriented design experience - UML, Design Patterns
Qualified candidates should submit a resume, quoting reference number HG-GP-001, here. We thank all who apply for this position, however only those candidates who are considered for an interview will be contacted.
Intermediate Software Developer – Ref: SD05-05
As a Software Developer at Playbrains, you will be responsible for developing software programs according to technical and functional specifications.
- 2-5 years development experience with Java, Visual Basic, and C++ languages
- JSP/ ASP and HTML skills
- Working knowledge of relational database technologies
- Previous consulting experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- University degree/college diploma or equivalent experience
Knowledge of .NET technologies and Struts as well as Crystal Reports and VB.NET will be considered an asset
Qualified candidates should submit a resume, quoting reference number SD05-05, here. We thank all who apply for this position, however only those candidates who are considered for an interview will be contacted.
Intermediate Telecom Developer – Ref: SD05a-05
As a Software Developer at Playbrains, you will be responsible for developing software programs according to technical and functional specifications.
- 2-5 years development experience with Java, XML, and TL1
- Experience with telecom or networking equipment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- University degree/college diploma or equivalent experience
Qualified candidates should submit a resume, quoting reference number SD05a-05, here. We thank all who apply for this position, however only those candidates who are considered for an interview will be contacted.
Java Developer – Ref: SD01J-07
As a Software Developer at Playbrains, you will be responsible for developing software programs according to technical and functional specifications.
- 2-8 years development experience with Java
- Working knowledge of relational database technology
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- University degree/college diploma or equivalent experience
Knowledge of Hibernate or Spring framework is considered an asset.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume, quoting reference number SD01J-07, here. We thank all who apply for this position, however only those candidates who are considered for an interview will be contacted.
Junior Software Developer – Ref: SD04-05
As a Software Developer at Playbrains, you will be responsible for developing software programs according to technical and functional specifications.
- 0-+ years development experience with Java, Visual Basic, and C++ languages
- JSP/ ASP and HTML skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- University degree/college diploma or equivalent experience
Knowledge of .NET technologies or Struts will be considered an asset.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume, quoting reference number SD04-05, here. We thank all who apply for this position, however only those candidates who are considered for an interview will be contacted.
Quality Control Analyst – Ref: QCA01B-05
As a Quality Control Analyst at Playbrains, you will be responsible for writing and executing test cases based on technical and/or functional specifications. You will generate test plan documentation and work with defect tracking tools.
- 1+ years software testing experience in a PC environment
- Experience using testing automation tools
- Familiarity with QC methodoligies and approaches
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Telephony/telecommunications knowledge
- Previous consulting experience
- University degree/college diploma or equivalent experience
Qualified candidates should submit a resume, quoting reference number QCA01B-05, here. We thank all who apply for this position, however only those candidates who are considered for an interview will be contacted.
Quality Control Engineer – Ref: BH01-08
As a Quality Control Engineer at Playbrains, you will be responsible for developing test harnesses and test scripts for use with automated test tools based on technical and or functional specifications.
- 2+ years software design and development experience - VB/VC++
- Experience in developing scripts and test tools to aid the testing process
- Familiarity with QC methodologies and approaches
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- University degree/college diploma or equivalent experience
- Familiarity with VBscript
Telephony/telecommunications knowledge and previous consulting experience will be considered an asset.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume, quoting reference number BH01-08, here. We thank all who apply for this position, however only those candidates who are considered for an interview will be contacted.
Senior Embedded Software Developer – Ref: SD06-07A
As a Software Developer at Playbrains, you will be responsible for developing software programs according to technical and functional specifications.
- 6-10 years development experience with Java, Visual Basic, and preferably C++ languages
- Embedded development experience
- Telecom, networking
- Team Lead experience
- Working knowledge of relational database technologies
- Previous consulting experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- University degree/college diploma or equivalent experience
Knowledge of .NET technologies or Struts will be considered an asset.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume, quoting reference number SD06-07A, here. We thank all who apply for this position, however only those candidates who are considered for an interview will be contacted.
Senior J2ME/Blackberry Developers – Ref: BBJ2ME-08
As an experienced Blackberry developer, you will have experience developing J2ME applications with the RIM JDE, developed applications that bypass the BES to get information, be familiar with multiple authentications strategies. Knowledge of MDS and Plazmic tools a definite asset.
- A minimum of 8 years of development experience preferably (but not mandatory) in a variety of technologies and industries.
- A desire to take on new technologies and challenges and then the ability to quickly ramp-up and become productive on these new technologies.
- The ability to determine requirements for new projects and provide delivery time estimates either during the pre-sales process or the post-sales requirements gathering and design process.
- Demonstrate ability to technically supervise one or more people including the ability to set priorities, delegate tasks, manage both personal and team deliverables, and provide instructions, guidance, and feedback in a positive and constructive manner.
- Demonstrate good instincts when suggesting alternative approaches and options.
- Demonstrate the ability to move forward in the right direction with minimal known requirements.
- Demonstrate the ability to properly design a piece of software and then clearly document it so that other people can implement it.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume, quoting reference number BBJ2ME-08, here. We thank all who apply for this position, however only those candidates who are considered for an interview will be contacted.
Senior Web Software Developer – Ref: SD06-05B
As a Software Developer at Playbrains, you will be responsible for developing software programs according to technical and functional specifications.
- 6-10 years development experience with Java, Visual Basic, and preferably C++ languages
- JSP/ASP and HTML skills
- Team Lead experience
- Working knowledge of relational database technologies
- Previous consulting experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- University degree/college diploma or equivalent experience
Knowledge of .NET technologies or Struts as well as Sun Java certified and experience with Application Servers such as Weblogic or Web sphere will be considered and asset.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume, quoting reference number SD06-05B, here. We thank all who apply for this position, however only those candidates who are considered for an interview will be contacted.
Software Developer - J2EE EJB – Ref: SD01-07
As a Software Developer at Playbrains, you will be responsible for developing software programs according to technical and functional specifications.
- 2-8 years development experience with J2EE and EJB
- Working knowledge of relational database technology
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- University degree/college diploma or equivalent experience
Knowledge of Hibernate or Spring framework is considered an asset.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume, quoting reference number SD01-07, here. We thank all who apply for this position, however only those candidates who are considered for an interview will be contacted.
Video Games Generalist Programmer – Ref: HG-VGP-003
As a Video Games Generalist Programmer, you will be exposed to and work on various software systems in developing games on various consoles.
- 5+ years of programming experience (Strong knowledge of C++)
- 1+ years developing commercial games
- Console development experience - ideally Xbox or PS3, but Wii and other consoles also valuable
- Multi-threaded programming experience
- Object-oriented design/development experience - UML an asset
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science of Software Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Motivated, with a passion for video games
Nice to haves:
- Knowledge of basic computer graphics
- Multiplatform programming
- Embedded system programming
- Unreal development experience
Qualified candidates should submit a resume, quoting reference number HG-VGP-003, here. We thank all who apply for this position, however only those candidates who are considered for an interview will be contacted.
