Mobile- Mobile Developer

Description

Guild Wars 2 is an exciting new next-generation MMORPG with innovative elements never before seen in the genre. Our vision is to revolutionize the world of massively-multiplayer online games, creating a world with not only stunning visual beauty but also original gameplay to both excite experienced and attract new gamers.

If you dream about creating groundbreaking game extension experiences such as the recently announced iPad/iPhone map viewer for GW2, then read on. We are looking for a talented and passionate developer to join our extended experience team building mobile applications. The iPad app is the tip of the iceberg in our charter to create best of breed extended game experiences worthy of an MMORPG that has earned the Best in Show Award of PAX 2010 and Gamescom's Best Online Game Award.

Qualifications

• BSc in Computer Science or equivalent training and professional experience
• 2+ years mobile development experience with proven track record of successfully deploying stable, complex mobile applications
• 4+ years programming non-mobile applications
• Deep knowledge of iPhone/iPad and Android platforms and toolsets. Familiarity with various OS versions and capabilities for each platform
• Ability to work closely with server programmers and graphic designers
• Passionate about games and delivering great user experiences that keep gamers immersed in Guild Wars 2

Code Sample

In order to complete your application for the Gameplay Programmer position at ArenaNet, please send C++ code samples along with your application. If your code samples are not online, you may send samples to jobs@arena.net.

Here is what we are looking for in your code samples:

• Your best work
• Demonstrated breadth of programming skills
• Ability to write readable, maintainable, and efficient code
• Ability to design clear abstractions and clean interfaces
• Appropriate selection of data structures or algorithms

What we are not looking for:

• Code any of your previous employers have prevented you from sending us
• Solutions to simple problems (such as counting the number of zero bits in an integer)
• Straightforward implementations of published algorithms (such as A*)
• Wrappers for existing libraries
• Basic math libraries such as matrix and vector implementations
• Code you wrote years ago that does not reflect your current abilities. We want to see examples of your current skill

This is your chance to impress our engineering department and show us why we should hire you. So, send us a sample of your very best work, something you're proud of. If you don't have anything on hand that meets the above criteria, write some code that does.

This is a full time on-site position at our studio in Bellevue, Washington. A casual, friendly work environment, comprehensive benefits package, a competitive salary, and more are all part of what makes ArenaNet a great place to work. Submit your resume online along with code samples and a cover letter that details why you think you are a great fit for ArenaNet.