SOF Studios (SOF) is a North Carolina-based indie games studio led by Tom, a retired Special Operations Veteran and David Sears, a world-renowned creative director. After the success of its Kickstarter campaign, SOFs is hard at work creating H-Hour: World’s Elite, a tactical, team-based, military shooter in development for PC and PlayStation 4. They are currently accepting applications for the full-time Lead Programmer position and part-time UI Designer.
Lead Programmer – SOF Studios Ltd
SOF Studios is now accepting applications for our Lead Programmer position to help in the development of our multiplayer shooter, H-Hour: World’s Elite.
Knowledge Requirements:
• Proficiency in C/C++, minimum of 5 years’ experience
• 3+ years’ experience in video game programming; multiple platform programming experience a bonus
• Unreal Engine experience a bonus
• Excellent debugging skills
• Practical experience with 3D math
• Experience with asset pipelines dealing with large scale data sets
• Excellent communication skills
Essential Job Functions:
• Report to the Creative Director
• Work co-operatively with the development and production teams to achieve the highest possible quality product
• Program features/systems for the game
• Oversee or integrate servers and the player ranking system
• Understand and direct the work of the coding team, including mentoring junior programmers
Demonstrated Ability To:
• Communicate effectively within a team of developers and focus on team goals and milestones
• Think critically, and apply analytical skills in resolving complex issues
• High personal standards as demonstrated in quality and pride of work
• Create complex systems from start to finish
• Quickly master tools and development processes
• Take direction and feedback in a positive manner and meet deadlines designated for team projects
• Self-motivate
Successful applicant will be expected to relocate to our development studio located in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
Salary and/or other potential bonuses will be discussed with those applicants who pass the initial screening and interview processes. Only those screened in will be contacted.
UI Designer – SOF Studios Ltd
SOF Studios is now accepting applications for our UI Designer position to help in the development of our multiplayer shooter, H-Hour: World’s Elite.
Knowledge Requirements:
• Proficiency in UI development, tools and software
• 2+ years professional user experience design practice
• Demonstrable experience in interaction design principles and tools (wireframes, layout, etc)
• Solid understanding of usability and heuristics
• Strong prototyping capabilities
• Unreal Engine and Scaleform experience a bonus
• Excellent communication skills
Essential Job Functions:
• Report to the Creative Director
• Work co-operatively with the development and production teams to achieve the highest possible quality product
• User Interface creation from mock up to implementation
• Design intuitive interfaces that enhance the player experience
• Create a modern update to a classic style multiplayer interface, including creating animated elements
Demonstrated Ability To:
• Communicate effectively within a team of developers and focus on team goals and milestones
• Think critically, and apply analytical skills in resolving complex issues
• High personal standards as demonstrated in quality and pride of work
• Quickly master tools and development processes
• Take direction and feedback in a positive manner and meet deadlines designated for team projects
• Self-motivate and deliver on time
Successful applicant will be offered a short term contract and have the option to work remotely.
Salary will be discussed with those applicants who pass the initial screening and interview processes. Only those screened in will be contacted.
If you fulfill the requirements and are interested in filling either position you can send your resume to: staffing@sofstudios.com
www.sofstudios.com/index.php?/page/job_opportunities
