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Software Engineer (All Levels)

We are currently looking for Software Engineers to fill positions at the company in different areas of expertise (for example: graphics, infrastructure, game and console programming) and at all levels of experience.

MMO development is challenging and rewarding because of the range of skills required to deliver a quality experience to the players. While game play is certainly a big piece of what we do, a talented programmer need not have game industry experience to find a home at Cryptic.

* Collaborating with other talented programmers, artists, and design teams.

* Developing the engine that drives our games, ranging across AI, graphics, physics, animation, and audio.

* Putting the “massive” in MMO by working on databases, networking, transactions, chat, and other systems that scale to handle tens of thousands of users.

* Fashioning user interfaces, tuning controls, and designing unique game play systems that give each game its own feel.

* Creating the development tools to handle the ever-changing demands of producing online games.

* The ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

* Extremely proficient in C programming and debugging.

* Ability to take a large existing code base and mold it to your will with the appropriate amount of fear and respect that this takes.

* A passion for delivering great work.

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).

* Must be eligible to work in the United States

* Experience in the video game industry is a huge plus!

* In-depth knowledge of and experience with games.

* Passion for gaming / MMO games

Multiple positions available!

Cryptic’s software engineers work almost exclusively in a high performance, cross-platform C/C++ code base. In addition to problem solving skills, this job requires a high degree of proficiency with pointers and memory management and the interview process will test for these skills. Java and C# are not utilized in this job.

* A fun tight-knit team

* Full-Time role

* Paid Holiday, Sick Time & Paid Time off

* Health Insurance & Perks

* Company social events

* Recognition

* Pet-Friendly

Cryptic Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, marital status, age, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under California Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, genetic information, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), sexual orientation, or any other protected class, characteristic, or consideration made unlawful under applicable federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.