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CardJoe · 28th Feb 2008, 17:07

Mark Morris, who wrote a column for us recently, is hiring. Want to go work for Introversion and help make Multiwinia and more? Nows the chance. You have to be good at C++. Full job brief below.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Morris

Video Game Programmer

Background

Introversion Software is looking for an experienced programmer to join our existing team of eight. We are looking for a quality (recent graduates will also be considered), all-round programmer proficient in C++ who is happy to work in all areas of game programming. Whilst a history within the video games industry is preferred, it is not a requirement. However, a love of games will definitely help!

Specific Role

We are searching for a quality programmer willing to assist with all areas of our projects. Initially the work will involve joining the existing Multiwinia project team and preparing the title for launch. Following this we have a number of game projects in development and we will work to find the project and area of interest to the candidate. This job is perfect for any existing programmers who wish to break into the gaming industry or for game industry vets who wish to spread their wings and have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of systems and tasks.

Contract Type

Various: Full time employment or up to six months short-term contract.
Location

London

Other Benefits

We are located in London Bridge, however we support home working and are flexible with the hours required in the office.

We strongly encourage the creativity of our team and are looking to identify internal talent to take the lead on future games.

We are a small team of eight employees and as we grow there will be excellent opportunities for promotion and experience of other areas of business.

We regularly send delegations to the various Games Conferences around the world (San Francisco, Tokyo, Leipzig, Lyon etc) and there will be the opportunity to be part of these delegations.

Salary

20 – 30k DOE

Interested?

If you’re interested then your CV needs to be sent to Mark Morris by the 21st March. Mark can be reached at mark@introversion.co.uk.

acron^ · 29th Feb 2008, 00:05

Where do I sign?

will. · 29th Feb 2008, 01:10

On the dotted line!

Do you not watch the advertisements?

CardJoe · 29th Feb 2008, 07:45

If you’re interested then your CV needs to be sent to Mark Morris by the 21st March. Mark can be reached at mark@introversion.co.uk. Let us know how it goes.

Jordan Wise · 29th Feb 2008, 09:04

i saw that on gamesindustry.biz, was wondering if you lot noticed. I'd love to, but haven't learnt c+ to a good standard yet

AlexB · 29th Feb 2008, 09:23

It's a real shame that games programmers don't get paid well. Perhaps games would be better if they did. I'd love to do it, and could, but the pay is just too low.

FaIIen · 29th Feb 2008, 09:37

from where i come from, java programmers developing software for enterprize integrated systems are getting paid half the money they give

CardJoe · 29th Feb 2008, 09:55

Pfft. It's more than I get paid.

AlexB · 29th Feb 2008, 10:03

But all you do is write gibberish :P

Veles · 29th Feb 2008, 10:15

Bah, I wish I had leet skills

badders · 29th Feb 2008, 10:48

Doesn't (most) game developing have Deadlines?

I don't do deadlines. Conveniently, I'm good enough at my job so that they don't matter. But if it all goes belly up, and we miss them, I don't bat an eyelid.

Mind you, I guess I could have worked on Spore????

Jordan Wise · 29th Feb 2008, 11:05

just wondering, how much-ish do games programmers get when they first start out?

HugoB · 29th Feb 2008, 11:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan Wise

just wondering, how much-ish do games programmers get when they first start out?

Salary

20 – 30k DOE

Jordan Wise · 29th Feb 2008, 11:46

cheers- don't know how i missed that, i'm normally a thorough reader, shouldn't have gone out last night

Krikkit · 29th Feb 2008, 11:57

What a great opportunity - if only I was a graduate with some decent knowledge of C++... Introversion are such a bunch of legends, imagine creating some more Uplink cheesecake...

acron^ · 29th Feb 2008, 15:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan Wise

just wondering, how much-ish do games programmers get when they first start out?

Lets put it like this: I don't pay any income tax.

cliffski · 19th May 2008, 22:26

If you want to make money out of games, you need to own the company. I have worked for other devs, and I've done my own thing. Doing my own thing pays much better.
Its harder work though

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29th Feb 2008, 09:23	#6
AlexB Web Nerd and WC Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hants, UK Posts: 1,305	It's a real shame that games programmers don't get paid well. Perhaps games would be better if they did. I'd love to do it, and could, but the pay is just too low. __________________ Whenever I smell asphalt, I think of Maureen. That's the last sensation I had before I blacked out; that thick smell of asphalt. She said she'd fix my bike. Free. No strings attached. I shoulda've known then that things were never that simple. Yeah, when I think of Maureen, I think of two things: Asphalt, and trouble.

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29th Feb 2008, 09:04	#5
Jordan Wise Baby called to see the boss... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Newcastle Uni Posts: 597	i saw that on gamesindustry.biz, was wondering if you lot noticed. I'd love to, but haven't learnt c+ to a good standard yet

29th Feb 2008, 09:55	#8
CardJoe Player Character bit-tech Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7,940	Pfft. It's more than I get paid. __________________ this is joe's non-bit-tech blog

29th Feb 2008, 10:03	#9
AlexB Web Nerd and WC Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hants, UK Posts: 1,305	But all you do is write gibberish :P __________________ Whenever I smell asphalt, I think of Maureen. That's the last sensation I had before I blacked out; that thick smell of asphalt. She said she'd fix my bike. Free. No strings attached. I shoulda've known then that things were never that simple. Yeah, when I think of Maureen, I think of two things: Asphalt, and trouble.

29th Feb 2008, 11:05	#12
Jordan Wise Baby called to see the boss... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Newcastle Uni Posts: 597	just wondering, how much-ish do games programmers get when they first start out?

29th Feb 2008, 11:46	#14
Jordan Wise Baby called to see the boss... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Newcastle Uni Posts: 597	cheers- don't know how i missed that, i'm normally a thorough reader, shouldn't have gone out last night

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19th May 2008, 22:26	#17
cliffski Game Designer Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 17	If you want to make money out of games, you need to own the company. I have worked for other devs, and I've done my own thing. Doing my own thing pays much better. Its harder work though