Position:

3D Modeler

Level:

Mid-Level to Senior

Project:

Various Unannounced

Applicable Platforms:

PC, XBOX 360, PS3

Job Duties:

Create 3D object, world, and set-piece models for legendary id Software universes.

Required Tools:

Any major 3D package, Max, Mudbox, Zbrush, Modo, Photoshop and/or similar tools

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

jobs@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

id Software is looking for talented and creative 3D artists skilled at creating high-poly and low-poly objects, world models, set-pieces, and other high quality 3D game art based on concept art, research and imagination.

Responsibilities include:

• Work collaboratively with art director, concept artists and environment artists to create the 3D models, objects, and set pieces that define and populate the game environments

Requirements:

• 2+ years of game or film industry experience as 3D artist
• Substantial examples of current and past work demonstrating a strong understanding of shape, perspective, texture, color, and lighting.
• Extensive experience and proficiency with relevant 3D and 2D toolsets.
• Self-motivated, but able to take feedback and criticism and properly reflect comments in work
• Excellent team player with very strong work ethic and a collaborative/cooperative attitude
• Passion for games and gaming
• Good time management skills and efficient development processes, and the ability to apply those principles towards effectively meeting schedules and deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired Skills and Pluses:

• Significant contributions to at least 1 AAA shipped game or film
• Familiarity with id Software games, characters, brands and universes
• Traditional art skills including sketching, illustration, painting, etc.
• University or equivalent art-related degree

Position:

Character Artist

Level:

Mid-level to Senior

Project:

Various Unannounced

Applicable Platforms:

PC, XBOX 360, PS3

Job Duties:

Conceptualizing, Modeling, and Texturing High-poly Game Characters

Required Tools:

Any major 3D package, Mudbox, Zbrush, Modo, Photoshop and/or similar tools

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Location

Dallas, TX - Vicinity

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

jobs@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

id Software is looking for incredibly talented and imaginative high-poly 3D character artists to conceptualize and create characters for our legendary game universes. Candidates must demonstrate a mastery of appropriate toolsets and an extensive portfolio demonstrating appropriate capabilities modeling and texturing a wide range of character and creature types.

Responsibilities Include:

• Conceptualizing game characters and creatures
• Collaborating with art director, designers, programmers and animators on character specifications, movement, style, limitations, etc.
• Creating high-poly 3D characters and creatures
• Character and creature texturing

Requirements:

• 2+ years of game or film industry experience as an artist
• Significant contributions to at least 1 AAA shipped game or film
• Substantial examples of current and past work demonstrating a strong understanding of form, silhouette, shape, texture, color and lighting.
• Able to create a low-poly model within poly budget and efficiently unwrap the uv's for texturing
• Extensive experience and mastery of relevant 3D and 2D toolsets
• Self-motivated, but able to take feedback and criticism and properly reflect comments in work.
• Excellent team player with very strong work ethic and a collaborative/cooperative attitude
• Passion for games and gaming
• Good time management skills and efficient development processes, and the ability to apply those principles towards effectively meeting schedules and deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired Skills and Pluses:

• Familiarity with id Software games, characters, brands and universes
• Traditional art skills including sketching, illustration, painting
• University or equivalent art-related degree

Position:

Environment Artist

Level:

Mid-Level to Senior

Project:

Various Unannounced

Applicable Platforms:

PC, XBOX 360, PS3

Job Duties:

Next-Gen texture and 3D asset creation for environments

Required Tools:

Any major 3D package, Photoshop, Modo, Mudbox, Zbrush, etc.

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

jobs@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

id Software is seeking a talented 3D environmental artist to help us bring our worlds to life. The ideal candidate should have experience with the full range of Next-Gen asset creation, from high resolution and low polygon modeling, to UV and multi-pass texture creation. Applicants should be able to demonstrate comfort with a broad variety of environments and an ability to adapt to new and evolving toolsets. This job is ground zero for creating the most detailed and visually stunning environments in the industry today.

Responsibilities Include:

• Creating models, textures and set pieces, based on concept art and the need of the project.
• Working closely with level designers to help guide the direction and define the requirements of the game environment
• Experience with world building, texturing and lighting inside a game editor such as Radiant, Unreal or comparable editor

Requirements:

• Established experience in environment asset creation using contemporary, real-time rendering methods
• Strong professional portfolio demonstrating excellent core art skills, ability to create in various themes and styles, and experience with required tools
• Proficient in modern 3D modeling packages
• Demonstration of significant contribution to a shipped videogame title
• Excellent team player with very strong work ethic and cooperative attitude
• Good time management skills and efficient development processes, and the ability to apply those principles towards effectively meeting schedules and deadlines
• Self-motivated and focused worker with good communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to create high detail textures for levels and models
• Ability to create entire scenes from scratch including blockout composition to completion
• Willingness to undertake technical R&D related to game environments creation

Desired Skills and Pluses:

• Familiarity with the id Software family of engines, tools and material creation
• Game industry experience
• Console development experience
• Passion for gaming, First Person Shooters in particular.

Position:

Environment Artist

Level:

Senior

Project:

Various Unannounced

Applicable Platforms:

PC, XBOX 360, PS3

Job Duties:

Next-Gen texture and 3D asset creation for environments

Required Tools:

Any major 3D package, Photoshop, Modo, Mudbox, Zbrush, etc.

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

jobs@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

ZeniMax Media LLC is seeking a talented 3D environmental artist to help us bring our video game worlds to life for the PC, XBOX, 360, and PS3 gaming platforms at our Id Software LLC office, to create next-generation texture and 3d asset creation for environments. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of the full range of Next-Gen asset creation, from high resolution and low polygon modeling, to UV and multi-pass texture creation. Applicants should be able to demonstrate comfort with a broad variety of environments and an ability to adapt to new and evolving toolsets. Responsibilities Include: Creating models, textures and set pieces, based on concept art and the needs of the project while working closely with level designers to help guide the direction and define the requirements of the game environment.

Requirements:

• Masters degree in computer graphics, animation, fine arts, or related OR Bachelor's degree in any field plus five years experience in the field
• Familiarity with the id Software family of engines, tools and material creation
• Knowledge of world building, texturing and lighting inside a game editor such as Radiant, Unreal, or comparable editor
• Demonstrable knowledge of environment asset creation using contemporary, real-time rendering methods
• Strong professional portfolio demonstrating excellent core art skills, ability to create in various themes and styles
• Experience with required tools and proficient in modern 3D modeling packages, such as Photoshop, Modo, Mudbox, Zbrush, etc.
• Excellent team player with very strong work ethic and cooperative attitude
• Good time management skills and efficient development processes, and the ability to apply those principles towards effectively meeting schedules and deadlines
• Self-motivated and focused worker with good communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to create high detail textures for levels and models
• Ability to create entire scenes from scratch including blockout composition to completion; and willingness to undertake technical R&D related to game environments creation

Desired Skills and Pluses:

• Console development experience a plus
• Passion for gaming, First Person Shooters in particular

Position:

Lead Game Designer

Level:

Lead

Project:

Various Unannounced

Applicable Platforms:

PC, XBOX 360, PS3

Job Duties:

Ground-up game design in existing id brands

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

jobs@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

id Software is looking for a talented and experienced lead designer to help us define the direction of some of the biggest brands in gaming. A lead designer has a passion for playing and designing games and the ability to push creative boundaries with insightful, inspiring, and intelligent work.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing a team of designers through every phase of development - from concept and prototyping, through full production
• Working with producer to determine tasks and schedules
• Collaborate with other team leads to design and build game systems and logic
• Head design meetings and group game review sessions
• Continually review the game and provide feedback to designers and artists
• Collaborate on game design documentation, writing proposals and final docs for all aspects of the game's design

Applicants should provide specific examples of relevant work. These examples can be in the form of playable game levels, screenshots, scripting examples, video captures, or any other method that conveys the work being demonstrated. Examples should also include descriptions of exactly what the applicant is responsible for and what creative processes were used

Requirements:

• 7+ years of game industry experience as a designer, with at least 2 years as a lead or senior designer
• Significant contributions to at least 2 AAA shipped games, with at least 1 being credited as lead or senior designer
• Strong understanding of the first person action shooters, their related technology, and the tools used to build them
• Strong understanding of world building tools and/or relevant 3D software packages
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills
• Broad knowledge and interest in game theory and design principles
• Experience with story development and dialogue
• Self-motivated, hard worker with a team-focused attitude and ability to both give and take feedback and criticisms

Desired Skills and Pluses:

• Experience designing multiplayer gameplay
• Proficiency with modeling tools (Max, Maya, LightWave, Modo or other similar)
• Experience with engine specific toolsets (Radiant, DEdit, UnrealEd, etc.)
• Programming and/or scripting experience

Position:

Level Designer

Level:

Mid-Level to Senior

Project:

Various Unannounced

Applicable Platforms:

PC, XBOX 360, PS3

Job Duties:

Gameplay systems, mission and story design, blocking and creation

Required Tools:

Level editors (Radiant, UnrealEd, etc.) and/or any major 3D package (Max, Modo, etc.)

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

jobs@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

id Software is looking for talented and experienced level designers eager to join our accomplished team of designers.

Designers are expected to work in a collaborative team environment in the development of entertaining and cinematic game play experiences. They are responsible for the documentation and world construction of these experiences. Working with game play scripters, animators, artists, sound design and programmers, they are responsible for the implementation and tuning of the gameplay experience.

Applicants should provide specific examples of relevant work. These examples can be in the form of playable game levels, screenshots, scripting examples, video captures, or any other method that conveys the work being demonstrated. Examples should also include descriptions of exactly what the applicant is responsible for and what creative processes were used.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of game industry experience as a designer
• Significant contributions to at least 1 AAA shipped game.
• Firm understanding of first person action shooters and the game theory and design principles behind successful examples.
• Experience with engine specific toolsets (Radiant, DEdit, UnrealEd, etc.)
• Familiarity with world building tools and/or relevant 3D software packages.
• Self-motivated and focused worker with good communication and collaboration skills
• Good time management skills and an understanding of and appreciation for milestones, schedules, deadlines and efficient game development processes.
• A passion for games and gaming.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent team player with very strong work ethic and ability to take and act on feedback.

Desired Skills and Pluses:

• Familiarity with id Software games, characters, brands and worlds
• Multiplayer game design
• Proficiency with modeling tools (Max, Maya, LightWave, Modo or other similar)
• Experience with story creation and dialogue
• Programming and/or scripting experience
• Traditional art skills

Position:

Technical Designer

Level:

Mid-Level to Senior

Project:

Various Unannounced

Applicable Platforms:

PC, XBOX 360, PS3

Job Duties:

Work collaboratively with designer and other disciplines to create immersive, interactive and cinematic game experiences.

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

jobs@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

id Software is looking for talented and experienced scripters eager to join our accomplished team of designers working on legendary id game properties. Scripters are responsible for scripting major cinematic events and large scale combat using id's proprietary scripting tools. In addition to scripting gameplay and major events, id Software also expects scripters to proactively contribute creative gameplay ideas throughout the game creation process.

Applicants should provide specific examples of relevant work. These examples can be in the form of playable game levels, screenshots, scripting examples, video captures, or any other method that conveys the work being demonstrated. Examples should also include descriptions of exactly what the applicant made and what creative processes were used.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of game industry experience as a scripter
• Significant contributions to at least 1 AAA shipped game.
• Experience with programming and/or scripting syntax languages.
• Firm understanding of first person action shooters and the game theory and design principles behind successful examples.
• Familiarity with world building tools and/or relevant 3D software packages.
• Self-motivated and focused worker with good communication and collaboration skills.
• Good time management skills and an understanding of and appreciation for milestones, schedules, deadlines and efficient game development processes.
• A passion for games and gaming.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent team player with a strong work ethic and ability to take and act on feedback.
• The ability to learn quickly independently of others.

Desired Skills and Pluses:

• Programming Experience
• Familiarity with id Software games, characters, brands and worlds.
• Experience with engine specific toolsets (Radiant, DoomScript, DEdit, UnrealEd, etc.)

Position:

AI Programmer

Level:

Mid-level to Senior

Project:

Various Unannounced

Applicable Platforms:

PC, XBOX 360/Live, PS3

Required Tools:

C++ Mandatory

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

jobs@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

id Software is looking for an AI Programmer to work as part of a development team on legendary id game properties like DOOM and QUAKE, developing custom tools and technology for the game industry's most advanced engine technology. The AI Programmer should have a background in low-level AI modules, navigation, collision, physics and performance with the ability to work on systems from conception to completion. The AI Programmer will work with design and art teams to define and polish AI systems and behaviors, as well as develop support for tools necessary to help the teams.

Requirements:

• 3+ years in the games industry
• Knowledge of AI techniques such as FSM's, path finding
• Proficient C++ coding experience
• Strong commitment to code quality, documentation and sound testing procedures
• Self-motivated, but able to take feedback and criticism and properly reflect comments in work
• Excellent team player with very strong work ethic and a collaborative/cooperative attitude
• Passion for game development and game technology
• An understanding of and appreciation for milestones, schedules, deadlines, and efficient game development processes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired Skills and Pluses:

• Experience with QUAKE 3 and/or DOOM 3/QUAKE 4 engine (idTech 3-4)
• Experience with First Person Shooters
• Next-Gen console experience
• B.S. in computer science or equivalent study in related fields

Position:

Generalist Programmer

Level:

Mid-Level to Senior

Project:

Various Unannounced

Applicable Platforms:

PC, XBOX 360/Live, PS3

Required Tools:

C++ Mandatory

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

jobs@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

id Software is looking for a Generalist Programmer to work as part of a development team on legendary id game properties like DOOM and QUAKE, developing custom tools and technology for the game industry's most advanced engine technology. The generalist programmer is responsible for co-developing requirements for new systems, engaging in iterative development in C++, writing documentation and supporting the content developers professionally. The generalist programmer should be proactive and prepared to take accountability for the development activities assigned.

Requirements:

• 2 years of game industry experience
• Strong C++ coding and systems design experience
• Cross-platform experience (PC, Xbox 360, PS3) including knowledge of each platform's strengths and weaknesses
• At least one shipped title where credited as a programmer
• Excellent math skills
• Self-motivated, but able to receive constructive feedback and integrate into work
• Excellent team player with very strong work ethic and a collaborative/cooperative attitude
• Passion for game development and game technology
• An understanding of and appreciation for milestones, schedules, deadlines, and efficient game development processes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired Skills and Pluses:

• Experience with the idTech code base (QUAKE 3, DOOM 3, QUAKE 4, etc.)
• First person shooter or other action shooter experience
• Next-Gen console experience
• B.S. in computer science or equivalent study in related fields

Position:

Lead Programmer

Level:

Lead

Project:

Various Unannounced

Applicable Platforms:

PC, XBOX 360/Live, PS3

Required Tools:

C++ Mandatory

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

jobs@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

id Software is looking for a Lead Programmer to work as part of a development team on legendary id game properties like DOOM and QUAKE, developing custom tools and technology for the game industry's most advanced engine technology. The lead programmer is responsible for the overall technical design, direction, and quality of the project. The lead programmer is responsible for leading and managing a team of programmers, overseeing and evaluating schedules and priorities, proactively identifying problems and developing solutions that work well with the other development disciplines. The lead programmer must lead through experience, knowledge, example, using thoughtful evaluation of the project as a whole as well as critical evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of others on the team. Team leads must work closely together, exhibit exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and take a unique pride of ownership in the game - demanding a high level of accountability from themselves and the others in their department. Team leads must also maintain strong working relationships with individuals from other internal teams working with a common, internally-developed, engine code base.

Requirements:

• 5 years of game industry experience, with at least 2 years as a lead programmer or higher
• Expert C++ coding and systems design experience
• Experience leading a team of multiple programmers (preferrably 5 or more)
• Excellent delegation skills and ability to empower others on the team
• Cross-platform experience (PC, Xbox 360, PS3) including knowledge of each platform's strengths and weaknesses
• At least one shipped title where credited as a programmer
• Excellent math skills
• Self-motivated, but able to receive constructive feedback and integrate into work
• Excellent team player with very strong work ethic and a collaborative/cooperative attitude
• Passion for game development and game technology
• An understanding of and appreciation for milestones, schedules, deadlines, and efficient game development processes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired Skills and Pluses:

• Experience with the idTech code base (QUAKE 3, DOOM 3, QUAKE 4, etc.)
• First person shooter or other action shooter experience
• B.S. in computer science or equivalent study in related fields

Position:

Security Programmer

Level:

Mid-level to Senior

Project:

Various Unannounced

Applicable Platforms:

PC, XBOX 360/Live, PS3

Required Tools:

C++ Mandatory

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

jobs@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

id Software is looking for a Security Programmer to work as part of a development team on legendary game properties like DOOM and QUAKE, developing custom tools and technology for the game industry's most advanced titles. The Security Programmer is responsible for identifying vulnerabilities and developing solutions to eliminate them.

Requirements:

• Strong C/C++ development experience
• Experience in malicious code analysis and reverse engineering
• Experience in vulnerability testing and analysis
• Low level development experience (specifically x86 Assembly)
• In-depth knowledge of various executable file formats (PE, ELF, etc.)
• Knowledge of operating system internals (Win32, Linux, MacOS)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired Skills and Pluses:

• Experience with the idTech code base (QUAKE 3, DOOM 3, QUAKE 4, etc.)
• B.S. in computer science or equivalent study in related fields
• Experience developing in Kernel-space

Position:

Tools Programmer

Level:

Mid-level to Senior

Project:

Various Unannounced

Applicable Platforms:

PC, XBOX 360/Live, PS3

Required Tools:

C++ Mandatory

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

jobs@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

id Software is looking for a tools programmer to work as part of a development team on legendary id game properties like DOOM and QUAKE, developing custom tools and technology for the game industry's most advanced engine technology. The tools programmer must be able to work closely with individuals in the other development disciplines to create effective and efficient workflow solutions and processes including game editor/visual tools, as well as build and pipeline tools

Requirements:

• 3+ years in the games industry
• Strong C++ coding and design experience
• An eye for and dedication to usability design
• At least one shipped title where credited as programmer
• Excellent math skills
• Self-motivated, but able to receive constructive feedback and integrate into work
• Excellent team player with very strong work ethic and a collaborative/cooperative attitude
• Passion for game development and game technology
• An understanding of and appreciation for milestones, schedules, deadlines, and efficient game development processes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired Skills and Pluses:

• Experience with QUAKE 3 and/or DOOM 3/QUAKE 4 engine (idTech 3-4)
• Experience with Open GL
• Next-Gen console experience
• B.S. in computer science or equivalent study in related fields

Position:

QA Software Tester

Level:

Entry

Project:

Various Unannounced

Applicable Platforms:

PC, XBOX 360/Live, PS3

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

jobs@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

• Run assigned test requests and identify game issues (bugs)
• Enter accurate high-quality game issues based on department standards into bug tracking system
• Test and verify bug fixes
• Provide thoughtful and professional feedback on gameplay related issues in both written and verbal form.
• Assist in assessing and escalating game issues and concerns with peers and to senior team members
• Learn and apply testing and game industry terminology
• Lean and become fluent in the rules of each game and apply knowledge to testing

Requirements:

• Good understanding of test processes
• Ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge
• Able to follow direction and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills, ability to remain focused
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Broad knowledge of games across different platforms
• Proficient with MS Office

Desired Skills and Pluses:

• Experience and understanding of console and PC game testing
• Games Industry experience preferred but not necessary
• 6+ Months experience in software testing
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent desirable

Position:

Android Programmer, id Mobile

Level:

Mid-Level

Project:

Unannounced

Applicable Platforms:

Android, iPhone, iPod Touch

Required Tools:

Java & C++ Mandatory, XCode & Eclipse or NetBeans

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

jobs@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

id Software is looking for a talented and experienced programmer to help bring our next big Mobile game to the Android space. In addition to its 19 years of world renowned AAA game and technology creation, id Software has been an innovator in Mobile gaming with multiple top-rated, top-selling and critically acclaimed games across the iPhone, JAVA, Brew and DS platforms. id Software is exploring the Android space and looking for someone with strong Android experience who wants to pioneer with id Mobile.

The Android programmer is responsible for familiarizing themselves with existing id Mobile engines, bringing Mobile development to Android, developing requirements for new systems, engaging in iterative development in Java & C++, writing documentation and supporting the content developers professionally. The Android programmer should be proactive and prepared to take accountability for the development activities assigned.

Requirements:

• 3+ years in the games industry or in professional Android/Java programming
• Strong Java, C, C++ & OpenGLES coding and design experience
• At least one shipped mobile title where credited as an Android or Java programmer
• System programming and/or engine architecture background
• Excellent math skills
• Self-motivated, but able to receive constructive feedback and integrate into work
• Excellent team player with very strong work ethic and a collaborative/cooperative attitude
• Passion for game development and game technology
• An understanding of and appreciation for milestones, schedules, deadlines and efficient game development processes

Desired Skills and Pluses:

• Familiarity with id Software games, characters, brands and worlds
• id classic game community background
• Experience programming on hand held platforms
• Substantial understanding of the Android & iPhone/iPod touch platform
• B.S. in computer science or equivalent study in related fields
• Game Engine/graphics experience
• Gameplay & Logic programming experience
• Experience with Boost