Ready Player Me is a cross-game avatar platform that aims to break down virtual walls and create more open and connected digital experiences. They are trusted by over 9,000 games, apps, and leading brands and have top investors backing them. They are looking for a Research Engineer with experience in Computer Vision and Deep Learning to develop AI solutions for their 3D avatars. The role involves building proof of concepts, staying updated on AI trends, collaborating with artists and engineers, and bringing machine learning solutions to production. The company offers remote work options, personal development opportunities, flexible time off, competitive salary with equity options, and a collaborative and caring team environment.

<h3><strong>Who we are </strong></h3>
<p>The future of digital experiences is not a single app. It's a network of millions of virtual worlds and digital experiences people visit to play games, socialize and collaborate. Today, most of those experiences are closed and disconnected walled gardens.<br /><br />Ready Player Me is a cross-game avatar platform for developers, players, and leading brands. We're on a mission to break down the virtual walls to enable more open and connected worlds, and any digital experience.</p>
<p>We started 2021 with 24 companies using our avatar system, and we are now trusted by over 9,000 games, apps, and leading brands.</p>
<p> </p>
<h3><strong>Present and future</strong></h3>
<p>We are backed by top investors like Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Plural, David Baszucki, co-founder of Roblox, Justin Kan, co-founder of Twitch, Sebastian Knutsson &amp; Riccardo Zacconi, King Games co-founders, Konvoy Ventures, Endeavor and Samsung Next among many others. </p>
<p>Our team has built avatar systems for companies like Tencent, Huawei, HTC, and Verizon since 2014. We are working with well-known brands like Warner Bros, Adidas, Tommy Hilfiger, Dior, New Balance, and RTFKT.<br /><br />With more than 9,000 developers and millions of users, Ready Player Me is the world's leading avatar platform, offering tools and services for developers to integrate into their games, apps, and virtual worlds. Users can customize their avatars to reflect their personal style and individuality and use them across thousands of interoperable worlds.<br /><br />Come join us on this exciting journey and play a key role in shaping the future of how we represent ourselves in games and virtual worlds, while breaking down those virtual walls!<br /><br /><br /></p>
<h3><strong>About you: </strong></h3>
<p>We are looking for a passionate and skilled<strong> Research Engineer</strong><strong> </strong>to facilitate the development of cutting-edge AI solutions for 3D avatars-related tech at Ready Player Me!<br /><br /></p>
<h3><strong>Your daily adventures will include:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Building POCs and iterate quickly over new AI-driven product features.</li>
<li>Follow the trends in AI and share your knowledge with the team.</li>
<li>Collaborating closely with 3D artists and engineers to bring cutting-edge machine learning solutions to production.</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong><br />What you bring:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>4+ years of experience working with Computer Vision, Deep Learning.</li>
<li>Educational background in software engineering, computer graphics, computer vision, machine learning, AI or related disciplines.</li>
<li>Deep understanding of 3D pipelines and computer graphics.</li>
<li>Product-mindedness: ability to see the research idea through from initial conception to eventual application.</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>As a bonus, it would be awesome if you:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Worked in a Startup or Scaleup before.</li>
<li>Love to play games.<br /><br /></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Why you’ll love it here:</strong></h3>
<p>🌏 Work as a<strong> remote-first team</strong> anywhere in the world or in our Tallinn or Berlin hubs. We currently already have people in 16 countries.</p>
<p><strong>📚 Personal development</strong> - exciting challenges mean a big impact. To reach the next level, we offer a personal learning budget.<br /><br /><strong>💤 F<strong>lexible</strong> days off </strong>- we work hard, but it’s important for us to make sure people take time out to recharge.<br /></p>
<p><strong>🏖️ Holiday budget </strong>- we need your energy, so make the most of it!</p>
<p><strong>✈️ Biannual company retreats </strong>and team gatherings in our hubs; our Summer Days are legendary.</p>
<p><strong>🕟 Flexible working hours</strong> - Results are more important than hours on the clock: we trust you to maintain your work-life balance.</p>
<p>📈 Competitive salary with <strong>equity options.<br /><br /></strong></p>
<h3><strong>What’s life like at Ready Player Me?</strong></h3>
<p>At Ready Player Me, expect to make an impact and be a part of an ambitious, passionate, collaborative and caring team. We're here to do the best work of our lives, and build a world, both here and in the Metaverse, that we can be proud of. Our eNPS is 82! Our focus is on working together to build outstanding experiences for our users, at the forefront of change and innovation, as the Metaverse expands. We are a trusted partner, and we continuously strive to learn together. We always seek to be smarter tomorrow than we are today. Also check out our values.</p>

    

    <div><p>Didn't find what you're looking for? Write us careers@readyplayer.me</p></div>

Ready Player Me is a cross-game avatar platform that aims to break down virtual walls and create more open and connected digital experiences. They are trusted by over 9,000 games, apps, and leading brands and have top investors backing them. They are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join their Engineering organization. The role involves manual testing, establishing testing pipelines, addressing product weaknesses, automating testing tasks, and refining the QA process. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience as a QA generalist, familiarity with automated testing frameworks and API testing tools, basic knowledge of game engines, and a proactive stance on product quality. Programming knowledge and previous experience in a startup or scaleup are a plus. The company offers remote work options, personal development opportunities, flexible time off, competitive salary with equity options, and a collaborative and caring team environment.

<h3><strong>Who we are </strong></h3>
<p>The future of digital experiences is not a single app. It's a network of millions of virtual worlds and digital experiences people visit to play games, socialize and collaborate. Today, most of those experiences are closed and disconnected walled gardens.<br /><br />Ready Player Me is a cross-game avatar platform for developers, players, and leading brands. We're on a mission to break down the virtual walls to enable more open and connected worlds, and any digital experience.</p>
<p>We started 2021 with 24 companies using our avatar system, and we are now trusted by over 9,000 games, apps, and leading brands.</p>
<p> </p>
<h3><strong>Present and future</strong></h3>
<p>We are backed by top investors like Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Plural, David Baszucki, co-founder of Roblox, Justin Kan, co-founder of Twitch, Sebastian Knutsson &amp; Riccardo Zacconi, King Games co-founders, Konvoy Ventures, Endeavor and Samsung Next among many others. </p>
<p>Our team has built avatar systems for companies like Tencent, Huawei, HTC, and Verizon since 2014. We are working with well-known brands like Warner Bros, Adidas, Tommy Hilfiger, Dior, New Balance, and RTFKT.<br /><br />With more than 9,000 developers and millions of users, Ready Player Me is the world's leading avatar platform, offering tools and services for developers to integrate into their games, apps, and virtual worlds. Users can customize their avatars to reflect their personal style and individuality and use them across thousands of interoperable worlds.<br /><br />Come join us on this exciting journey and play a key role in shaping the future of how we represent ourselves in games and virtual worlds, while breaking down those virtual walls!</p>
<p> </p>
<h3><strong>About you: </strong></h3>
<p>We are looking for a passionate and skilled <strong>Quality Asuurance Engineer</strong><strong> </strong>to join our our Engineering organization! You will jump into action, unafraid to engage in hands-on manual testing of releases and to seamlessly transition between our diverse engineering teams as needed. You will play a critical role in enhancing the quality and stability of the Ready Player Me platform, including our SDKs, public web apps like Studio, Hub, and Storefront, and our public APIs.<br /><br /></p>
<h3><strong>Your daily adventures will include:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Boosting software quality by establishing testing pipelines and promptly reporting any bugs with clear replication steps. You'll also strategize to address product weaknesses in stability and quality.</li>
<li>You'll champion a "quality first" approach within the engineering team. Your expertise will guide the team through the software development lifecycle, ensuring modern testing practices are applied.</li>
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<div>You'll automate routine testing tasks and introduce tools to enhance team productivity. You'll also continuously refine the QA process for optimal results.</div>
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</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong><br />What you bring:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>2+ years of experience as a versatile QA generalist.</li>
<li>Familiarity with automated testing frameworks like Selenium or Cypress.</li>
<li>Proficiency in API testing tools such as Postman or Insomnia.</li>
<li>Basic knowledge of game engines like Unreal and Unity.</li>
<li>A proactive stance on product quality, with a knack for devising and implementing new testing strategies.</li>
<li>Sharp attention to detail, adept at identifying and reporting bugs.</li>
<li>Eagerness to collaborate with the Support team to address issues.<br /><br /></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>As a bonus, it would be awesome if you:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Have a level of programming knowledge, whether in JS/TS, C#, C++, or another language.</li>
<li>Worked in a Startup or Scaleup before.</li>
<li>Love to play games.<br /><br /></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Why you’ll love it here:</strong></h3>
<p>🌏 Work as a<strong> remote-first team</strong> anywhere in the world or in our Tallinn or Berlin hubs. We currently already have people in 16 countries.</p>
<p><strong>📚 Personal development</strong> - exciting challenges mean a big impact. To reach the next level, we offer a personal learning budget.</p>
<p><strong>💤 Flexible days off </strong>- we work hard, but it’s important for us to make sure people take time out to recharge.</p>
<p><strong>🏖️ Holiday budget </strong>- we need your energy, so make the most of it!</p>
<p><strong>✈️ Biannual company retreats </strong>and team gatherings in our hubs; our Summer Days are legendary.</p>
<p><strong>🕟 Flexible working hours</strong> - Results are more important than hours on the clock: we trust you to maintain your work-life balance.</p>
<p>📈 Competitive salary with <strong>equity options.<br /><br /></strong></p>
<h3><strong>What’s life like at Ready Player Me?</strong></h3>
<p>At Ready Player Me, expect to make an impact and be a part of an ambitious, passionate, collaborative and caring team. We're here to do the best work of our lives, and build a world, both here and in the Metaverse, that we can be proud of. Our eNPS is 82! Our focus is on working together to build outstanding experiences for our users, at the forefront of change and innovation, as the Metaverse expands. We are a trusted partner, and we continuously strive to learn together. We always seek to be smarter tomorrow than we are today. Also check out our values.</p>

    

    <div><p>Didn't find what you're looking for? Write us careers@readyplayer.me</p></div>

Epic Games is seeking a Senior QA Analyst to join their Quality Assurance team. The role involves working closely with developers and production to ensure the best possible user experience for their community and customers. The Senior QA Analyst will act as stakeholders in QA of development on a shared project, overseeing the evaluation and planning of testing. They will work with product owners, developers, and QA management to define acceptance criteria, identify risks, and plan testing coverage. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of software testing experience in a fast-paced environment, a solid understanding of test methodologies, and experience in functional and usability testing. Epic Games offers a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, pension, life and disability plans, and a mental well-being program. They value diverse teams and an inclusive work culture.

<div><h2>WHAT MAKES US EPIC?</h2>
<p>At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.</p>
<p>Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.</p></div>

    <h2>QUALITY ASSURANCE</h2>
<h3><strong>What We Do</strong></h3>
<p>The Quality Assurance team owns the testing process, risk management, and quality evaluation of all products and functions across Epic. Our team works closely with developers and production to ensure the best possible user experience for our community and customers.</p>
<h3><strong>What You'll Do</strong></h3>
<p>Mediatonic is seeking a Senior QA Analyst to act as stakeholders in QA of development on a shared project. You will be working directly with our Designers, Engineers, and Producers on this project as an area owner, overseeing the evaluation and planning of testing, allocating your time between deep investigations and reporting on test efforts for your area to drive the quality bar of your embedded space. We are a creative group within a large organisation that prizes intelligence, creativity, and nimble problem-solving skills. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter with game QA management experience and has a passion for innovating and improving upon the Project and Product Quality Assurance Process.</p>
<h3><strong>In this role, you will</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Work with product owners, developers and QA management to define acceptance criteria, identify risks, and plan testing coverage for upcoming features/releases</li>
<li>Coordinate test efforts between geographically distributed teams, vendors and agencies to deliver the highest quality product</li>
<li>Build test strategies and test plans to cover multiple features in a dynamic and fast-paced environment</li>
<li>Understand and factor planning around functional, qualitative, and performance testing efforts</li>
<li>Using a mix of manual and technical testing skills to execute a variety of testing techniques across your product to analyse the quality of said product</li>
<li>Analyze and troubleshoot reported defects and internal issues, as well as testing and developing both in engine and cooked builds</li>
<li>Track and Report on quality data, and utilize that data to drive conversations around product quality and development health</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>What we're looking for</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>3+ years of software testing experience in a fast paced environment</li>
<li>Solid understanding of test methodologies and iterative development</li>
<li>Experience in functional and usability testing in your domain of expertise</li>
<li>Experience with cross-platform or cross-browser testing</li>
<li>Experience with UEFN, Fortnite Creative, or UE5</li>
<li>Ability to manage the workloads of internal and external staff members</li>
<li>Knowledge in one or more of these areas:
<ul>
<li>Game Engines or 3D Software toolsets</li>
<li>Backend servers and APIs</li>
<li>Games as a Service model development</li>
<li>Agile/Reactive test strategies</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2>EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE</h2>
<p>We pay 100% of benefits for employees. Our current benefits package includes private medical insurance, pension, life and disability plans. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees &amp; dependents.</p>

    

    <div><h2>ABOUT US</h2>
<p>Epic Games spans across 19 countries with 55 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we’ve been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic’s award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.</p>
<h3><strong>Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!</strong></h3>
<p>Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.</p>
<p><strong>Note to Recruitment Agencies: </strong>Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.</p></div>

Epic Games is seeking a QA Lead to join their Mediatonic Labs team. The QA Lead will be responsible for leading a group of internal and external testers, working directly with the Labs group to create new games and experiences within the UEFN engine and launch them inside of Fortnite. The QA Lead will assign, supervise, and evaluate the performance of testers, review game and media experiences, collaborate with the development team to analyze test results, maintain an expert knowledge of UEFN experiences, and advocate for quality. They should have 2+ years of QA leadership experience in the games industry, experience working on a hybrid in-house/outsourced team, excellent time-management and multitasking capabilities, strong communication skills, and experience using issue tracking tools. This role is open to multiple locations in Europe. Epic Games is a global company with 55 studios and over 4,500 employees. They have been making award-winning games and engine technology for over 25 years and value diverse teams and an inclusive work culture.

<div><h2>WHAT MAKES US EPIC?</h2>
<p>At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.</p>
<p>Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.</p></div>

    <h2>QUALITY ASSURANCE</h2>
<h3><strong>What We Do</strong></h3>
<p>The Quality Assurance team owns the testing process, risk management, and quality evaluation of all products and functions across Epic. Our team works closely with developers and production to ensure the best possible user experience for our community and customers.</p>
<h3><strong>What You'll Do</strong></h3>
<p>Mediatonic is seeking a QA Lead to join our Mediatonic Labs team. You will be leading a group of internal and external testers, working directly with our Labs group to create brand new games and experiences within the UEFN engine and launch them inside of Fortnite to millions of players.</p>
<h3><strong>In this role, you will</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Assign, supervise, and evaluate the performance of appropriate internal and external resources for the testing, documentation, and research of relevant issues</li>
<li>Review game and media experiences to make sure they are fun, engaging, and high quality</li>
<li>Collaborate with the development team to analyse qualitative and quantitative game test results, evaluate their importance across a matrix of factors, and action against them in real time</li>
<li>Maintain an expert knowledge of UEFN experiences and their tiers of quality</li>
<li>Advocate for the player; be the voice of the quality in the room</li>
<li>Work closely with all other disciplines in a fast moving, highly iterative scrum team</li>
<li>Be involved at all steps of the development process, from ideation, through to prototyping, production, release and beyond</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>What we're looking for</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>2+ years of QA leadership experience in the games industry</li>
<li>Experience working on a hybrid in-house/outsourced team in a fast-paced environment</li>
<li>Excellent time-management and multitasking capabilities</li>
<li>Skilled writer of detailed issue documentation and test plans</li>
<li>Strong communication skills, ability to advocate</li>
<li>Experience using qualitative metrics to measure types of fun</li>
<li>Expert user of issue tracking tools such as JIRA</li>
<li>Selfless collaborator with and inspirational leader of small teams on short deadlines</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>This role is open to multiple locations in Europe. </strong></p>

    

    <div><h2>ABOUT US</h2>
<p>Epic Games spans across 19 countries with 55 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we’ve been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic’s award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.</p>
<h3><strong>Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!</strong></h3>
<p>Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.</p>
<p><strong>Note to Recruitment Agencies: </strong>Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.</p></div>

31st Union is seeking an experienced UI Engineer to join their team and contribute to the development of next-generation video game projects. The UI Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and debugging code for the UI framework of the game. They will collaborate with the User Interface/User Experience Design team to create responsive and efficient interfaces. The UI Engineer will also optimize the UI for various input methods and work with other teams to package and stream UI content. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline, experience building complex real-time user interfaces, strong computer science fundamentals, and fluency in C/C++. Experience with computer graphics pipelines, Unreal Engine Slate and UMG, and web UI development is desired. The candidate must have excellent communication skills, be a proficient English speaker, and be an EU citizen. 31st Union is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity.

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<p><strong>WE ARE GAMEMAKERS<br /></strong><br />We are a diverse group of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by our core values and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build amazing games that thrill players everywhere. We pursue growth and innovation in an environment of safety and trust. Our culture is built on the belief that the more varied voices in our collective will strengthen our team and our games. We are looking for our next teammate who will raise our bar and make us better.</p>
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<p>31st Union is looking for an experienced UI Engineer who enjoys a collaborative and creative work environment and is looking to work with equally driven professionals to create a truly amazing game. Develop, write, implement and debug code for the UI on next-generation video game projects</p>
<h4><strong><br />Responsibilities:</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li>Own the development, feature iteration and maintenance of the UI framework for our game</li>
<li>Collaborate with the User Interface/User Experience Design team to implement highly responsive, memory- and runtime-efficient interfaces in our multiplatform game</li>
<li>Instrument telemetry for user interfaces to enable our designers to monitor and reduce UI/UX friction</li>
<li>Optimize UI for various input methods including mouse and keyboard, controller and touch input devices</li>
<li>Collaborate with backend, engine and build teams to effectively package and stream UI content</li>
</ul>
<h4><strong><br />Required Qualifications:</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related discipline, or relevant work experience is required</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills and professionalism are required</li>
<li>Experience building complex realtime user interfaces is required</li>
<li>Strong computer science fundamentals and C/C++ fluency is required. C# fluency is desired</li>
<li>Experience with computer graphics pipelines and a working knowledge of linear algebra is required.</li>
<li>AAA Game production experience is desired</li>
<li>Experience debugging and optimizing on-platform for console and mobile devices is desired</li>
<li>Production experience with Unreal Engine Slate and UMG is desired</li>
<li>Experience with Web UI development is desired</li>
<li>Able to work and communicate in proficient English</li>
<li>Must be EU Citizen</li>
</ul>
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<p>Please know that 31st Union and 2K never uses instant messaging apps to contact prospective employees or to conduct interviews.</p>
<p>If you believe you have been a victim of such a scam, you may fill out a complaint form at https://complaint.ic3.gov/ and https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ detailing as much as possible. We are taking these matters very seriously and apologize for any inconvenience.</p>
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<p>31st Union prides itself on the diversity of its team members, partners, and communities.  For this reason, we remain committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruitment and hiring through compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.  This means that employment at 31st Union depends on your substantive ability, objective qualifications and work ethic – not on your age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), height, weight, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), alienage or citizenship status, transgender, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability (actual or perceived), medical condition, AIDS/HIV, denial of family and medical care leave, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy status, childbirth, breastfeeding (or related medical conditions), marital status or registered domestic partner status, political activity or affiliation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, arrest record, or taking or requesting statutorily protected leaves, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.</p>
<p>As an equal opportunity employer, we are also committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application and/or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.  Please contact us if you need to request a reasonable accommodation.</p>
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2K Games is a global video game company that publishes titles developed by influential game development studios. They are seeking an experienced Environment Artist to contribute to several AAA projects. The artist will work closely with other prop-/environment-artists within the studio and external art teams to produce visually striking assets. The key responsibilities include working with art directors and lead artists to develop and support prop-/environment needs, maintaining quality standards, and reporting blockers or requesting feedback. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in the AAA gaming industry, a portfolio demonstrating prop-/environment-art for game production, and knowledge of software such as 3DS Max, Maya, Blender, Z-Brush, and Unreal Engine. They should also have strong communication skills, be able to work in a team or individually, and have a strong work ethic. Fluency in English is required. 2K Games is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

<p><strong>Who We Are</strong></p>
<p>Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building, and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.</p>
<p>Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically acclaimed franchises such as BioShock, Borderlands, Mafia, The Quarry, Sid Meier’s Civilization, WWE 2K, NBA 2K, PGA Tour 2K and XCOM.</p>
<p>At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to <strong>Come as You Are</strong> and do your best work! We are dedicated to diversity and inclusion and want our community of candidates to reflect this commitment. We encourage all qualified applicants to explore our global positions.</p>
<p>2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>What We Need:</strong></p>
<p>Global Services, 2K’s worldwide centralized services group, is a diverse group of teams offering varied services from locations all over the world. Our Global Services 2K Valencia studio is seeking an experienced Environment Artist who is ready for the challenge contributing to several AAA projects!</p>
<p>This position will require working closely with other prop-/environment-artists within the 2K Valencia studio, as well as external art-teams all over the world, to produce visually striking assets for several 2K studios. We’re looking for someone who’s motivated and passionate about making high quality games. We’re constantly challenging ourselves to push the boundaries and looking for someone who is up for that challenge as well!</p>
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<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Work with Art-Directors, Lead Prop-/Environment-Artists, and other Artists both internally and externally, to develop and support prop-/environment needs in accordance with the project's artistic direction and game design philosophies.</li>
<li>Creatively and technically maintain the quality standards for the project(s) and feel confident to develop your own skills and mentor these of the team around you.</li>
<li>Proactively report blockers or request feedback.</li>
<li>Self-regulate your workload while completing time sensitive requests &amp; resolve any issues that arise.</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Who Will Be a Great Fit:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>2+ years of experience in the AAA gaming industry as a Prop-/Environment-Artist.</li>
<li>Portfolio demonstrating examples of prop-/environment-art for game production.</li>
<li>Good understanding of videogame development workflows and have preferably worked on at least one released title.</li>
<li>Excellent knowledge in 3DS Max and/or Maya and/or Blender and Z-Brush. Knowledge of Marvelous Designer is a plus.</li>
<li>Excellent knowledge of Unreal Engine.</li>
<li>Solid hard-surface modelling skillset.</li>
<li>Solid organic sculpting skillset is a plus.</li>
<li>Solid Texturing skillset in Substance Painter. Knowledge of Substance Designer is a plus.</li>
<li>Capacity to adapt to a demanding workflow, maintaining quality and consistency while meeting the objectives.</li>
<li>Can work in a team as well as an individual, being able to communicate well and having a proactive attitude are a must.</li>
<li>Able to autonomously follow guidelines and complete complex tasks within given timeframe.</li>
<li>Able to adapt to different styles of prop-/environment-art creation.</li>
<li>Able to comfortably communicate with the team.</li>
<li>Strong work ethic with good communication skills.</li>
<li>Strong motivational and tutoring skills.</li>
<li>Needs to be a dynamic, flexible, and problem-solving person.</li>
<li>Fluent English both in speech and in writing.</li>
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<p>As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.</p>
<p><strong>Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts. </strong></p>

2K Games is seeking a QA Manager to join their studio in Madrid. The company is a global video game company that publishes titles developed by influential game development studios. The QA Manager will be responsible for managing the QA department for assigned projects and staff, ensuring the highest quality of product to deadlines. They will supervise senior lead QA testers, lead QA testers, and QA testers, and provide feedback and liaison with functional and compliance QA, producers, developers, and other external departments. The QA Manager will also manage bug reports, bug database, and QA reports, and participate in the recruiting and interview process. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, management skills, and knowledge of bug database systems, QA process, and format holder standards. They should have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a lead QA tester or equivalent, a bachelor's degree in a related discipline, and a passion for the video games industry. The candidate should be reliable, detail-oriented, and have the ability to work in a team environment. Fluency in English, both written and oral, is required.

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<p><strong>JOIN OUR QA STUDIO IN MADRID!</strong></p>
<p>Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company,  publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms,  include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.</p>
<p>Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, problem solvers and doers, are the professional publishing  stewards of our growing library of  critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, WWE 2K, and XCOM.</p>
<p>At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We are dedicated to diversity and inclusion, and want our community of candidates to reflect this commitment. We encourage all qualified applicants to explore our global positions.</p>
<p>2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).</p>
<p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p>
<p>To manage the QA Department for assigned projects &amp; staff: managing test process &amp; submissions, planning of resources internally, ensuring the highest quality of product to deadlines, coordinating all related staff &amp; departmental issues. </p>
<p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong> </p>
<ul>
<li>Supervision of allocated projects.</li>
<li>Supervision of Senior Lead QA Testers, Lead QA Testers, and QA Testers.</li>
<li>Feedback &amp; liaison with Functional &amp; Compliance QA, Producers, Developers, &amp; other External Departments.</li>
<li>Liaison with Platform Holders to ensure guidelines &amp; standards compliance.</li>
<li>Joint sign-off of development milestones &amp; managing the submission process.</li>
<li>Manage bug reports, bug database, &amp; QA reports.</li>
<li>Manage department on a day-to-day business.</li>
<li>Performance appraisals of direct reports.</li>
<li>Raising disciplinary issues as appropriate.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Build successful working relationships with Worldwide Development Studios Internal &amp; External, QA Department locally &amp; globally, Local Producers, Platform Holders, Producers, and developers, and Third Party Developers Internal &amp; External.</li>
<li>Actively participate in recruiting and interview process.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Knowledge and Skills</strong></p>
<p><strong><em><strong>Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, internally &amp; externally.</strong><strong>Management skills to include: successfully handling ambiguity, flexibility &amp; understanding of the development process, and maintain good relations with producers &amp; developers.</strong><strong>Knowledge of bug database systems, QA process, test plan creation, and bug writing process.</strong><strong>Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Lead QA Tester or equivalent.</strong><strong>Knowledge of format holder standards (Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo).</strong><strong>Hardworking, reliable, punctual, flexibility to work unsociable hours depending on deadlines.</strong><strong>Knowledge of MS Office suite, Source Control and Visual Studio.</strong><strong>Technically proficient with PCs, gaming consoles, and related hardware.</strong><strong>Ability to liaise with other departments.</strong></em></strong></p>
<p><strong>Basic Qualifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Must be able to communicate effectively and successfully in English, in both written and oral forms.</li>
<li>Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline.</li>
<li>Minimum of 5-7 years of experience.</li>
<li>PC hardware literate.</li>
<li>Mastering literate.</li>
<li>Passion for the video games industry.</li>
<li>Willingness to adopt a broad overview of the department.</li>
<li>Well-developed interpersonal, communication skills and management skills.</li>
<li>Reliable with the ability to work in a team environment.</li>
<li>Attention to detail and positive personality to foster excellent working relationships.</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong><em>Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.</em></strong></p>

2K, a global interactive entertainment company, is seeking a candidate for the role of Certification Test Analyst in their Madrid office. The main responsibility of this role is to ensure that products are prepared for a predictable 1st Party submission across all platforms. The candidate will be responsible for guiding communications throughout the certification testing process, conducting research on compliance issues, managing bug reports, and collaborating with partner teams to improve processes. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of 1st Party Submissions and Certification testing policies, particularly for Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony. They should also have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and be proficient in using bug database systems and MS Office and Google suites. A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in 1st Party Technical Certification is required, and a bachelor's or associate's degree is preferred. The candidate should also possess strong product management, organization, and time management skills, as well as leadership abilities and a positive personality.

<p><strong>Who we are:</strong></p>
<p>Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment globally for console systems, handheld gaming devices and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets. We are proud to publish and support many of today’s most critically acclaimed gaming franchises, including NBA 2K, WWE 2K, Borderlands, BioShock, XCOM and Sid Meier’s Civilization.</p>
<p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p>
<p>To ensure that products are prepared for a predictable 1st Party submission. Working in the Madrid office and reporting to the Release Manager.</p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Guide communications throughout the certification testing process to ensure that products are prepared for a predictable 1st Party submission across all platforms</li>
<li>Perform Response Report research and coordination on compliance issues with partner teams, have template organization to track the cited issues from 1st Party operations, and ensure database updates are made to reflect the cited issues received</li>
<li>Review and audit certification bugs reported in the database</li>
<li>Communicate any certification testing blockers to partner teams and provide consultation towards expected resolution</li>
<li>Flag MF certification issues and provide context supporting their severity</li>
<li>Track and manage certification bugs in the title databases (closing, re-opening, and updating as needed)</li>
<li>Manage bug reports, test case templates, and updates to the requirements and policies from each platform development group</li>
<li>Pinpoint communication failures with stakeholders and collaborate with partner teams to create better process</li>
<li>Conduct 1:1’s with certification test staff and assist with development and growth plans</li>
<li>Actively participate in the recruiting and interview process for new certification test team members</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Knowledge and Skills</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of 1st Party Submissions and Certification testing policies</li>
<li>Expert in Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony technical requirements</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, internally &amp; externally</li>
<li>Management skills to include: successfully handling ambiguity, flexibility &amp; understanding of the development process, and maintain good relations with producers &amp; developers</li>
<li>Knowledge of bug database systems, QA process, test plan creation, and bug writing process</li>
<li>Minimum of 1-2 years of work involved with 1st Party Technical Certification (Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo)</li>
<li>Hardworking, reliable, punctual, flexibility to work unsociable hours depending on deadlines</li>
<li>Knowledge of MS Office and Google suites</li>
<li>Technically proficient with PCs, gaming consoles, and related hardware</li>
<li>Ability to liaise with other departments</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Basic Qualifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelors or Associates degree preferred, High School diploma or equivalent minimum</li>
<li>Minimum of 5 years of experience</li>
<li>Strong product management skills needed to understand business strategy and technology, ability to influence, collaborate and bring team to success</li>
<li>Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, and the flexibility to support an environment where details can change quickly</li>
<li>Strong leadership skills and a desire to improve process</li>
<li>Well-developed interpersonal, communication skills, and management skills</li>
<li>Reliable with the ability to work in a team environment</li>
<li>Attention to detail and positive personality to foster excellent working relationships</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>WE ARE GAMEMAKERS<br /></strong><br />We are a diverse group of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by our core values and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build amazing games that thrill players everywhere. We pursue growth and innovation in an environment of safety and trust. Our culture is built on the belief that the more varied voices in our collective will strengthen our team and our games. We are looking for our next teammate who will raise our bar and make us better.</p>
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<p>31st Union is looking for an experienced UI Engineer who enjoys a collaborative and creative work environment and is looking to work with equally driven professionals to create a truly amazing game. Develop, write, implement and debug code for the UI on next-generation video game projects</p>
<h4><strong><br />Responsibilities:</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li>Own the development, feature iteration and maintenance of the UI framework for our game</li>
<li>Collaborate with the User Interface/User Experience Design team to implement highly responsive, memory- and runtime-efficient interfaces in our multiplatform game</li>
<li>Instrument telemetry for user interfaces to enable our designers to monitor and reduce UI/UX friction</li>
<li>Optimize UI for various input methods including mouse and keyboard, controller and touch input devices</li>
<li>Collaborate with backend, engine and build teams to effectively package and stream UI content</li>
</ul>
<h4><strong><br />Required Qualifications:</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related discipline, or relevant work experience is required</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills and professionalism are required</li>
<li>Experience building complex realtime user interfaces is required</li>
<li>Strong computer science fundamentals and C/C++ fluency is required. C# fluency is desired</li>
<li>Experience with computer graphics pipelines and a working knowledge of linear algebra is required.</li>
<li>AAA Game production experience is desired</li>
<li>Experience debugging and optimizing on-platform for console and mobile devices is desired</li>
<li>Production experience with Unreal Engine Slate and UMG is desired</li>
<li>Experience with Web UI development is desired</li>
<li>Able to work and communicate in proficient English</li>
<li>Must be EU Citizen</li>
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<p>SECURITY NOTICE -  We have recently been made aware of increasing occurrences of bad actors posing as company HR personnel to gain information from "potential candidates", in the form of job interviews and offers. These scams can be quite sophisticated and appear legitimate.</p>
<p>Please know that 31st Union and 2K never uses instant messaging apps to contact prospective employees or to conduct interviews.</p>
<p>If you believe you have been a victim of such a scam, you may fill out a complaint form at https://complaint.ic3.gov/ and https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ detailing as much as possible. We are taking these matters very seriously and apologize for any inconvenience.</p>
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<p> Join our mission: Bring fun, inspiration and awe to our lives and to our community:</p>
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<p>31st Union prides itself on the diversity of its team members, partners, and communities.  For this reason, we remain committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruitment and hiring through compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.  This means that employment at 31st Union depends on your substantive ability, objective qualifications and work ethic – not on your age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), height, weight, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), alienage or citizenship status, transgender, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability (actual or perceived), medical condition, AIDS/HIV, denial of family and medical care leave, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy status, childbirth, breastfeeding (or related medical conditions), marital status or registered domestic partner status, political activity or affiliation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, arrest record, or taking or requesting statutorily protected leaves, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.</p>
<p>As an equal opportunity employer, we are also committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application and/or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.  Please contact us if you need to request a reasonable accommodation.</p>
<p>#LI-Onsite<br />#LI-Hybrid</p>
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The job description is for a backend engineer position in the Multiplayer Group (MPG), a team of 300 developers and data scientists who work on multiple AAA game projects. The MPG is known for their expertise in multiplayer game development and aims to make game development easier and deliver high-quality games. The position is fully remote and based in Spain. The main responsibilities of the role include working in a team of backend engineers to deliver and integrate backend services for game projects, collaborating with the Lead Software Engineer/Technical Director and stakeholders to define solutions, overseeing code implementation and delivery by the backend team, and maintaining high-quality standards and processes. The required qualifications for the role include solid engineering and code architecture skills, problem-solving and debugging abilities, experience in one or more programming languages (Golang, Java, C#, Node.js, C++), the ability to create high-level documentation and designs, and the ability to communicate with stakeholders and prioritize work. Experience in building distributed applications, knowledge of microservices and service-oriented architectures (SOA), and previous experience in game development and shipping a game title are also preferred. Additional skills and experience that would be beneficial for the role include Golang experience, familiarity with cloud platforms (Amazon AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure), experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform), strong database experience (SQL and NoSQL), and experience developing server backends for AAA games, free-to-play (mobile) games, casino apps, or similar projects. Interested candidates

<div><div>The Multiplayer Group (MPG) are 300 developers and data scientists, helping our clients and partners build 20+ AAA projects at any one time. We’re probably the most experienced multiplayer dev group in the world and we’re set up to help the games industry make games more easily, to deliver the highest quality, and become long-term partners.</div><div><br /></div><div>We hire the best people, our talented team is spread across the globe. We’re remote-friendly and big on wellbeing, so if you love the sound of us, we’d love to hear from you!</div><div><br /></div><div>Your mission:</div><div><br /></div><div>Working in a team of backend engineers to deliver, deploy and help integrate backend services as part of industry leading game projects. Working alongside the Lead Software Engineer/Technical Director and stakeholders to extract requirements and help define solutions. Spearhead and oversee code implementation and delivery by the backend team on genre defining titles.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Please note this position is fully remote based out of Spain 🇪🇸</b></div></div><div><div><h3>What you'll be doing: </h3><ul><ul><li>Individual contribution: construct systems, write code, deployments, etc.</li><li>Extract requirements and advise on solutions, working alongside the Lead to provide high profile support to the client</li><li>Work with the team and stakeholders to estimate and prioritise work</li><li>Work with the team to iterate on solutions that fit requirements</li><li>Lead development through individual contribution </li><li>Set and maintain high quality standards and process: tests, CI/CD, documentation </li><li>Help and mentor team members in day-to-day work</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>What we'll need from you: </h3><ul><ul><li>Solid engineering and code architecture skills</li><li>Solid problem solving, debugging and optimisation skills  </li><li>Previous experience in ONE or more of the following languages: Golang, Java, C#, Node.js, C++</li><li>Ability to create high level documentation, diagrams, designs, etc</li><li>Ability to advise team members on technical and production matters </li><li>Ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders and prioritise work</li><li>Experience building distributed applications</li><li>Knowledge of Microservices and service oriented architectures (SOA), especially Kubernetes and Docker</li><li>Attention to detail with a strong ability to analyse and comprehend direction </li><li>A good communicator with the ability to verbalise conceptual thoughts and the willingness to accept constructive critique</li><li>Previous experience in game development and shipping a game title</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>What would help: </h3><ul><ul><li>Golang experience is highly desirable </li><li>Experience with cloud platforms: Amazon AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure </li><li>Experience with infrastructure as code tools, e.g. Terraform</li><li>Strong Database experience with both SQL and No SQL highly desirable </li><li>Experience developing server backends for AAA games, free-to-play (mobile) games, casino apps or similar</li></ul></ul></div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

Rovio is seeking a Game Data Analyst to join their team and work on their popular Angry Birds Dream Blast game. The analyst will be responsible for analyzing player behavior, running A/B tests, and providing insights to improve game performance and player satisfaction. The role requires experience in SQL, as well as some experience in R or Python. The ideal candidate will have worked on game projects before and be able to effectively communicate findings to diverse audiences. Rovio offers a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment, as well as a good work-life balance. The interview process includes a screening call, a take-home test, interviews with the Data Craft and game team, and a final round with the Dream Blast game team. Applicants are encouraged to apply with their preferred name.

<div><div>At Rovio you will get to work with multiple groundbreaking IP’s including one of the most famous game IP’s in the world: Angry Birds! We craft joy with player-focused gaming experiences that last for decades. In order to do that, we know that people need to bring their own joy to what we do. That’s why we value work-life balance, say no to crunch culture, and welcome people from all walks of life to join the flock. Today, we are a proud team of 500+ caring and talented professionals representing over 50 different nations.</div><div><br /></div><div>We trust our teams to work autonomously by providing them the right tools and level of responsibility. We believe in our teams to remain creative and to keep learning – as well as ensuring everyone has opportunities for personal growth.</div><div><br /></div><div>Data and Analytics is the craft that is behind all the critical decisions here at Rovio and as a Game Data Analyst you will be an integral part of a cross functional Game team working closely with Product and Designers to help us grow our games while keeping a strong focus on player satisfaction. In this role you will be joining our successful bubble-popping Angry Birds Dream Blast game loved by millions of players.</div><div><br /></div><div>Being a Data Analyst in Dream Blast entails being a part of a big and data-experienced team. We continuously run experiments and look for new ideas through players behaviour analysis aiming to improve performance of the game and audience satisfaction. The Dream Blast team is located across Finland and Spain and works in a hybrid model (2 days per week onsite).</div></div><div><div><h3>What your days will look like:</h3><ul><ul><li>You will bring objective and eye-opening findings to spark discussion and initiate improvements across various game areas, from monetization and economy to liveops events;</li><li>You will run frequent A/B tests and suggest your own analytics methods to bring new perspectives to the team;</li><li>You will build dashboards that are used every day by product managers to track live-ops performance or create easy to digest visualisations that help out game designers understand something new about player behaviour; </li><li>You will build apps that help simulate game economy or pipelines that make it easier to access complex data;</li><li>You will spread your knowledge within and beyond your team and constantly learn new things.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Experience and skills we are looking for:</h3><ul><ul><li>You have good experience in SQL and some experience in R or Python;</li><li>You know how to build dashboards, run and analyse A/B tests;</li><li>You have worked with large data sets and can apply statistical methods in practice;</li><li>You have worked on game projects before and know what can make games more fun to play, always tying changes to business results;</li><li>You are at ease communicating your findings to audiences with diverse backgrounds;</li><li>You are willing to bring to the table your own ideas and proposals to product managers and other stakeholders.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>What’s in it for you:</h3><ul><ul><li>Be one of the critical contributors to a successful Rovio Game;</li><li>Work with great quality data and learn from the past twenty years of Rovio experience of making games;</li><li>Join a strong Data Craft that values collaboration and future career growth;</li><li>Enjoy a good work life balance while constantly excelling your skills.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><b>Interview process:</b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Screening Call </b>with our TA Partner to understand your past experiences and motivation</div><div><b>Take home test:</b> After the successful screen call you will receive a tech assignment to complete at your own pace that will help us understand your analytical skills better.</div><div><b>Interview with the Data Craft</b>: we will ask you to explore the game you are aiming to work on before the interview and bring up your suggestions to be discussed in the interview with the analytics team leads from our live games. It will also be a chance for you to learn more about the role and get feedback on your test.</div><div><b>Final round with the game team</b>: you will meet the Dream Blast game team to discuss your fit into the broader context of the studio and learn more about how the team works day to day. You can also expect an additional conversation with your future team lead or close colleagues, if we cannot fit it into the existing schedule.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you want to join our flock please apply with  your CV in English. We look forward to meeting you!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>---</b></div><div>We welcome applicants to use the name they want to be addressed by in the application form, regardless of whether it is their legal name.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>What to expect when you join us</b></div><div><b>Meet the Rovians</b></div><div><b>About Rovio</b></div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

Skydance Animation is seeking a Technical Director to design and develop innovative tools for their next animated feature film. The Technical Director will work closely with artists and engineers to create solutions that meet the high-quality standards of the company. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining tools, providing support to artists, staying up-to-date on artistic methodologies and technology trends, and collaborating with the team. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in the graphics development industry, expertise in C++, a good understanding of vector and matrix math, and proficiency in Python. Knowledge of Houdini 3D software and experience with agile development and scrum methodology are also desirable. Skydance is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

<div><div>Skydance offers a dynamic, inclusive, and ever-evolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed, and growth fostered. The partnership between unique creativity and technological advancements are demonstrated within each pillar of the company. At the heart of it all is a commitment to boldly entertaining and relevant storytelling.</div><div> </div><div>While all Animation studios look to hire people who are creative and hard-working, Skydance Animation is specifically looking for pioneers who seek to push the limits of what the world’s most collaborative art form can achieve, and to give those pioneers the space and the resources to build a new studio that’s doing something different.</div><div><br /></div><div>---</div><div><br /></div><div>The <b>Technical Director </b>designs and develops innovative tools to overcome specific challenges related to the department’s developments for our next animated feature film. This effort seeks to implement solutions that off-the-shelf software would not provide while maximizing productivity and meeting the high-quality standard set by the company. The scope of the developments may be from a simple python script to a larger development involving complex algorithms.</div></div><div><div><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><ul><li>Develops and maintains the required tools following the requirements supplied by the production departments and following the Production Engineering Team guides.</li><li>Partners with Artists and other Engineers to iterate, debug, document, and refine tools and processes for feature film production.</li><li>Works on short-term needs, originated by shot challenges.</li><li>Acts as first support line to solve day-to-day problems artists may encounter.</li><li>Keeps up on current artistic methodologies and on technology trends and tools that best suit the production and the company in the development of a stronger creative and technical environment.</li><li>Works together with the team providing them with support, guidance and instruction in areas that contribute towards their artistic and professional growth.</li><li>Follows the Supervisor’s and Lead's guidance.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><ul><li>5+ years in the graphics development industry (animation, videogames, research…) </li><li>Expert in C++.</li><li>Good understanding of vector and matrix math.</li><li>Experience with Arnold and USD, particularly with the development of plugins for them.</li><li>Proficient in Python.</li><li>Houdini 3D software knowledge desirable.</li><li>Experience working with a source version control system (git desirable).</li><li>Good understanding of production pipelines.</li><li>Experience with agile development and scrum methodology.</li><li> High English level desirable. </li><li> Spanish desirable.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div>#Animation #LI-MF1 </div><div><br /></div><div>Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions.</div><div> </div><div>Skydance is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We welcome and consider applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Diversity in the workplace is not just a commitment, it is who we are and a reflection of what makes our world special.  </div><div><br /></div><div>Recruitment Fraud Alert</div><div>It has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activity by individuals impersonating our Talent Acquisition team. Skydance will only contact you from an official “@skydance.com” email address. If you suspect that you are being contacted by an unauthorized person or believe that the correspondence you have received is suspicious, please do not click on any links or attachments in such emails and submit any questions or concerns to our information security team at information.security@skydance.com. </div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

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