Java Developer

Java Software Engineer

 


Deluxe Digital Studios (DDS) is a leading supplier of DVD, HD DVD, Blu-ray, and digital distribution post production services, including subtitling and localization, video compression, encoding, authoring, menu design, bonus content production, and network services. DDS is a global company with presence in 6 countries. Our clients include the major Hollywood studios as well as a growing number of on-line retailers.  This position will be based in Burbank, CA or Scranton, PA.

 

Primary Job Duties

 Candidate must demonstrate advanced competency in Java and other object-oriented programming languages such as C++. Candidate must be qualified and able to program Blu-ray disc functions using GUI based tools enhanced with scripting languages and mimic those same functions using the BD-Java programming language.Candidate must be able to test their own titles (software) as well as understand and approve programming created by others in the authoring group and run verification tools on finished projects to confirm industry specification compliance.Candidate must be able to create solutions to programming issues on a continuous basis, along with optimizing code for better performance across player platforms. These include deadline shifting and client requests and changes as well as troubleshoot programming logic and player compatibility issues.Candidate must be able to perform preliminary quality checks on each project to eliminate errors or omissions.Candidate must be organized, diligent, detail-oriented, and document/comment code so that others can easily understand.Candidate must possess solid verbal and written communication skills.Candidate must be able to understand technical specifications (including BD-ROM and DVB-GEM) and reference/research them for information on all functional aspects of the BD-ROM disc.Candidate will work in a fast-paced, small team environment with strict deadlines.Candidate will be dealing directly with other technical, creative and operations employees on a regular basis.  Candidate may also deal directly with clients and technical partners on occasion.Candidate will be responsible for developing and/or optimizing core code modules and templates while at the same time using these modules/templates on live production titles.Candidate must also be able to work independently within their own process yet continue to be responsible for following up on any outstanding issues with their projects in a timely manner.Candidate must adhere to company IT systems policies and requirements for security and process control.Other duties as assigned.



Qualifications

· M.S. degree preferred in computer science, programming, mathematics, engineering, or related field. 

· Significant software programming skills and experience with Java, XML, C, and C++ is a must.

· Strong knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: Object-Oriented Programming, Animations, Multi-Threading, Network Programming, Game Development.

· Familiarity or experience with multi-media audio and video encoding systems, graphic file formats (PNG, JPEG) and other multimedia applications (Photoshop, Fireworks) are required.

· DVD-Video and/or DVD-Audio authoring experience is a plus.

· Direct industry experience with J2SE, J2ME PBP, or MHP/DVB-GEM is a plus.

· Practical knowledge of optical disc formats and the features that are available on a DVD, HD-DVD, or Blu-ray disc is a plus.