Tutoriels et actualités sur la programmation de jeux vidéos avec XNA

lundi, le 28 décembre 2009

Emploi - Microsoft Redmond - Développeur Senior - Tests

Microsoft Redmond vient de publier une nouvelle offre d'emploi pour un poste de développement de tests sur la plateforme communautaire de XNA. Comme d'habitude, c'est en anglais:

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of testing experience
  • Solid foundation in developing test methodologies / automation / harnesses
  • Expertise in some of the following areas: web services, SOA, large-scale enterprise application, C#, SQL

Strongly preferred

  • Web technologies (e.g. AJAX, JavaScript), and ASP.NET.
  • BA/BS in computer science or related field or equivalent experience desired.
  • Track record of shipping quality software
  • Proven problem solving and communication skills.

mardi, le 15 décembre 2009

Emploi - Leader Assurance Qualité chez Microsoft UK

Le secteur du développement est visiblement très porteur pour Microsoft, qui vient d'ajouter une nouvelle offre d'emploi pour sa filiale anglaise. Toujours dans le domaine du jeu vidéo et de XNA, Microsoft cherche un Compliance Test Lead (qu'on pourrait - mal - traduire par Chef de département d'Assurance Qualité dans le domaine de la gestion de la conformité des tests). C'est toujours en anglais et voici les qualifications requises:

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Essential Experience
  • Strong experience as a Software Development Engineer in Test or equivalent.
  • Proven lab management with hardware, software, network configuration, and security.
  • Ability to manage external vendors.
  • Strong experience of writing test cases.
  • Experience in managing numerous projects at once.
  • Advanced knowledge of multiple gaming platforms, including Xbox 360 and Games for Windows LIVE.

Technical / Functional Skills

  • Industry experience in hardware/software testing and proven compliance knowledge.
  • Good technical skills, especially in hardware compatibility, PC skills including scripting, and networking.
  • Proven experience with test case automation using JScript/VBScript.
  • Coding and debugging skills in C++, C# and/or VB.
  • Managing systems and processes and knowing when to deviate.
  • Problem solving to "hunt" issues.
  • Experience with voice recognition, video capture and encoding, and functional usability testing would be useful.

Personal Attributes / Interpersonal Skills

  • Drive for completion of tasks within a tight deadline.
  • Strong collaboration skills.
  • The desire to work as part of a worldwide team.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong decision making.

Qualifications

  • A Computer Science degree is desirable.

Comme d'habitude, si vous voulez postulez, l'offre d'emploi se trouve chez Microsoft.

vendredi, le 27 novembre 2009

Une nouvelle offre d'emploi pour un poste de développeur de jeux vidéos senior vient d'être publié sur le site de Randstad Australia:

Responsibilities

  • Write high quality, well documented, source code with minimal supervision
  • Assist lead with creation of documentation
  • Assist with team appraisals/performance management
  • Be able to go into any of the game's systems and add to / extend those systems
  • Write game specific tools as directed
  • Work with designers to implement gameplay and user interface elements to the designers' specifications
  • Work with artists to design and integrate artwork (2D 3D) into the game
  • Ensure the game is compliant with the hardware manufacturer's guidelines for the relevant platforms (TCR, TRC and LotCheck)
  • Track down and help remove any game bugs

Qualifications

  • Strong C and C++ programming skills
  • Experience with mobile development (iPhone will do)
  • Experience with Managed Code and XNA development
  • Experience with Windows Mobile development is a big plus
  • Strong 3D programming and mathematics skills
  • Thorough understanding of game production process
  • Familiarity with hardware manufacturer's guidelines for the relevant platforms (TCR, TRC and LotCheck)
  • Knowledgeable on build processes and automation
  • Experience on at least 3 console game titles

Bien que les offres d'emplois semblent demander des sur-qualifications, rien ne coûte de tenter sa chance, pour ceux d'entre vous qui nous liraient d'Australie.

Vous pouvez consulter les offres (3 personnes sont recherchées) en entier sur le site de Randstad Australia.

jeudi, le 26 novembre 2009

Offre d'emploi Microsoft Redmond - Test Architect

Vous avez envie de travailler au sein de l'équipe XNA au États-Unis? Cela tombe bien, Microsoft vient de publier une offre d'emploi en tant que Test Architect sur la plateforme de publication de contenu de XNA.

Voici un résumé des qualifications demandées (en anglais, naturellement):

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide critical input into team strategy, priorities, design, risk tradeoffs, team execution and team processes
  • Drive cross team partnerships (beyond the test discipline) to facilitate win-win collaborations
  • Promote best engineering practices across dev, test, and PM

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of testing experience, and a proven track record shipping quality software
  • Strong problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Passion for testing and driving quality upstream, including ability to describe test approaches that address end-to-end scenarios
  • Solid foundation in test methodologies and automation strategies, rooted in returning maximum product stability, maintainability, and return on investment
  • Expertise in a few of the following areas: web services, SOA, large-scale enterprise applications, C#, SQL, Silverlight, and web technologies like AJAX, JavaScript and ASP.NET
  • A BA/BS in computer science or related field or equivalent experience

Vous pouvez consulter l'offre d'emploi en entier sur le site de Microsoft Entertainments Jobs.

Et si d'aventure votre candidature venait à être acceptée, passez le bonjour à Julien Ellie de notre part!

mercredi, le 25 novembre 2009

Offre d'emploi Microsoft Redmond - Gestionnaire de programmes

Une nouvelle offre d'emploi vient d'être publiée sur le site de Microsoft Entertainement Jobs. Voici la liste des qualifications demandées:

Qualifications

  • This position will require technical expertise in the following areas: knowledge of .NET/managed code, ASP.NET, XML-based web services, and/or a strong SQL background. Having shipped tools in existing SDKs is a big plus
  • At least 3 years in a technical program management role
  • Must be able to work and drive requirements with very senior developers across a variety of technology stacks (server back-ends, CLR runtimes, developer tools, operating systems)
  • Fearless, persistent, and the ability to never take no for an answer but at the same time maintain positive relationships
  • Ability to work with little direction
  • Must know how to ship, and ship often

Responsibilities

  • Work with other senior members of the PM team to help drive the content submission strategy for content across E&D platforms
  • Help drive cross-group and cross division interactions to build a cohesive execution plan on unifying the submission of content across all our digital marketplaces
  • Participate in semi-frequent reviews across our senior management team
  • Investigate detailed requirements and be able to drive solid specifications along with the critical thinking to guide the team to solve the right problems

Vous pouvez consulter l'article en entier sur le site de Microsoft Entertainement Jobs.

Ndr: Plus je vois les offres de chez Microsoft, plus je m'imagine que la plupart des gens travaillant chez eux doivent être des espèces de cerveaux ambulants hyper-sociables...

mardi, le 24 novembre 2009

Offre d'emploi Microsoft Seattle - Ingénieur développement Senior

Une nouvelle offre d'emploir pour un poste d'ingénieur développement senior sur la plateforme de publication de contenu de XNA est apparue sur le site de Microsoft Entertainement Jobs.

Voici un résumé des qualifications demandées (en anglais, naturellement):

Qualifications:

  • 3 or more years experience with C/C++ required
  • Excellent communication skills, strong analytical skills, a passion for gaming
  • Experience with DirectX, Xbox 360, or other game programming platforms
  • Previous programming experience with any of the following would also be a strong plus: audio, network (LIVE, Winsock, DirectPlay), Windows Server 2003/2008, C#

Vous pouvez en apprendre plus en consultant l'offre d'emploi en entier sur le site de Microsoft Entertainments Jobs.