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2K Sports is looking for talented people who are passionate about games to fill the following roles at the Visual Concepts studio in Novato, California.
SOFTWARE ENGINEERS - AI/GAMEPLAY **NEW**
2K Sports - Visual Concepts, Novato, CA
Posted: October 9, 2008
Job Description
Are you passionate about AI? Scrutinize animations? Dream about perfect control schemes? Join the team responsible for the top-rated 2K Sports series and help create gameplay and AI for the next great iterations of our NHL, NBA and MLB franchises. We are looking for exceptional talent at all levels to help make the next generation of our games even better. If you are smart and passionate about creating the best games possible, we offer a casual, non-corporate environment, competitive benefits and the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best in the business.
- Help design and implement gameplay and AI for your favorite sport
- Apply prior video game development experience and interest in AI, animation and gameplay
- Play a creative as well as technical role
- Take ownership in your work
- Work with and learn from some of the best in the business
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in CS
- Strong proficiency in C/C++
- Must have shipped at least one videogame title (REQUIRED)
- Ability to think independently and take initiative
- Good communication skills
- Passion for sports video games
Contact
Please send resume to techdirector@vcentertainment.com
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ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS
2K Sports - Visual Concepts, Novato, CA
Job Description
Join the team responsible for 2K Sports and help create the next great iteration of the top-rated series. You will help oversee the design and implementation of new features and gameplay, working with and supervising the efforts of artists and engineers. As the ideal candidate for this role you will have a huge sports enthusiasm, a passion for videogames, superior people skills and great initiative. You will also have an understanding of videogame development and the ability to work closely with both engineers and artists.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Knowledge of sports videogames
- Strong written communication skills and experience documenting and defining your ideas on paper
- Strong verbal communication skills and ability to work well with others
- Self-motivated, self-starter with great initiative
Contact
Please send resume to productiondirector@vcentertainment.com
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SOFTWARE ENGINEERS
2K Sports - Visual Concepts, Novato, CA
Posted: July 14, 2008
Job Description
We are always looking for exceptional talent at all levels to help make the next generation of our games even better. If you are smart and passionate about creating the best games possible, we offer a casual, non-corporate environment, competitive benefits and the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best in the business.
- Work on one or a combination of videogame titles
- Specialize in areas including animation, gameplay and AI
- Contribute creatively as well as technically to the features you help create
- Apply strong software engineering skills and superior intellect to interesting programming challenges
- Take ownership in your work
- Work with and learn from some of the best in the business
- Grow and advance in your career
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in CS
- Strong proficiency in C/C++
- Demonstrable past personal projects and/or code samples
- Ability to think independently and take initiative
- Good communication skills
- Passion for sports video games
Contact
Please send resume to techdirector@vcentertainment.com
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Sports Game Testers Wanted - Los Angeles, CA
Posted: October 28, 2008
2K Sports, the publisher of NBA2K, NHL2K, MLB2K is looking for some outstanding game testers to help make the best sports games in the business even better. We are staffing both our night shift and day shift with Quality Assurance Game Testers for long-term temporary positions. Have you ever played a game and wondered how they are made? Do you have a love of sports and have wondered if there was a job out there that you could feel passionate about? This may be your opportunity. Previous testing experience is welcome, but not required. Come be part of a great team, working on some great games.
Responsibilities
- Identify software defects, run test checklists, verify fixes
- Enter bugs into Bug Tracking System
- Be able to follow directions
To qualify for this exciting position you must:
- Must be at least 18 years old and able to verify eligibility to work in the U.S.
- Standard working hours are 7am-4pm OR 5pm-2am, Monday through Friday.
- Must be ready to work overtime hours when needed including weekends.
- Should be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- You must be able to write clearly in English and have good verbal communication skills.
- Can learn quickly and effectively.
- Pay is $10/hour
This job posting is for 2K Games Los Angeles only. Local candidates only please. Part time positions are not available.
Please apply by emailing or faxing your resume and cover letter.
Fax: 818-672-8041
Email: la.jobs@2kgames.com
2K Games
8550 Balboa Blvd
Suite 100, Lobby 2
Northridge, CA 91325
