We are looking for Game Programmers that have been part of a large game development project.

$150M+ with over 300 people working on it that was for PC or console games, not mobile.

The current deficiencies in our client's team include:

1.

Testing Knowledge - Competency in unit testing core systems, pipeline integration testing, build verification, performance validation, and platform compliance.

2.

Automation & CI/CD - Essential knowledge of current test automation practices, CI/CD integration, performance and memory/thread testing tools, pipeline integration, performance validation, and build verification.

Experience with CMMI frameworks and source control would also be valuable.

Key points/main focus:

1.

Game systems programmers need deep understanding of:

• Core programming AND development tools


• Content pipeline integration


• Build systems and verification


• Platform-specific workflows


• Team collaboration tools

2.

Daily work involves constant interaction with:

• Source control (Perforce)


• Build systems (Jenkins/Incredibuild)


• Content tools (Maya/3ds Max pipeline)


• Debug/profiling tools


• Platform-specific tools

3.

Testing knowledge must covers

• Pipeline integrations testing


• Unit testing core systems


• Build verification


• Performance validation


• Platform compliance

Other key points/secondary focus:

1.

Framework knowledge (CMMI, TMMI, etc.) is NOT critical for game systems programmers
2.

Automation knowledge IS critical:

• Current test automation practices


• CI/CD integration


• Performance testing automation


• Memory/thread testing tools


• Build verification

3.

GenAI understanding is important for roadmap:

• Test case generation


• Code analysis


• Performance optimization


• Pattern recognition


• Future testing trends

Key Takeaways:

1.

The hierarchy of needs is clear:

• Game development experience is foundational


• Pipeline/tools knowledge is essential


• Testing expertise builds on these


• Future tech knowledge enhances capability

2.

Critical validations:

• Verify actual game systems experience


• Confirm pipeline tool proficiency


• Check testing practice depth


• Assess automation readiness


• Gauge future tech awareness

3.

Balance of skills:

• Practical pipeline experience


• Strong technical foundation


• Modern testing practices


• Forward-looking perspective

If you are interested, please contact our consultant for a confidential discussion using the contact details provided or click apply to send an updated copy of your CV.

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