Director of Game Systems Technology

This position requires that applicants have advanced knowledge of C++ and active, recent C++ development experience on commercial software projects.  Play Hard Sports Inc. is North America’s first casual sports network focused exclusively on developing and publishing exceptional sports games and entertainment across the Internet.  Headquartered in the shadow of Gillette Stadium at Foxboro, Massachusetts, this exciting new start-up is backed and funded by some of the biggest names in the sporting industry. Our team of executives consists of proven entrepreneurs that have previously started and grown online companies.

Get in on the ground floor of a well-funded, high-octane startup in the online games industry!Position Requirements:This position reports to the Network Vice President.

 

The Director of Game Systems is responsible for the architecture and development of the specific rules and systems that define each of our sports titles. The gamesystems engine will work on top of a core technology platform that provides basic infrastructure (networking,  physics, collision detection etc.) The Game Systems codebase will implement all the features specific to the sport for each title including: AI, UI and player interface, game rules, teams and stats, leagues and tournaments, advancement and items.  

 

 

The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to think fast on their feet, be entrepreneurial, creative and willing to adapt to a fast-moving market. Candidates should be comfortable leading teams of skilled engineers, hiring and firing, setting budgets, prioritizing tasks, managing multiple projects and work-streams and working with other departments (e.g. marketing, art, game design etc.). A passion for building excellent software and writing efficient, elegant code is a must. A passion for sports and computer games is a plus.Qualifications:- 5-7 years of professional C++ development experience of which at least 2 years should be at a senior level as a software architect or a team leader- Deep knowledge of C++ and the STL- Familiarity with client-server architecture and writing bandwidth and memory efficient code- Experience using build management and source control systems- Familiarity with project management methodologies and game development processes

- Development experience or deep knowledge of the following areas of game systems technolog: AI, UI and Player Interfaces and Advancement Systems- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to write high-quality specifications- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experienceValued Skills:- Prior experience in the games industry, particularly having shipped a product as senior engineer or lead- Proficiency with PHP or Java/JSP and AJAX- Proficiency with SQL and database architecture

- Proficiency with HTML/XML/CSS and Flash/ActionScript development