Openings

Product Manager

Job Description

• In this position you will be responsible for the product and solution offering
• Interviewing customers to determine their business objectives, understand their technical needs, determine commercial viability of a solution and identify use cases that illustrate what an ideal and marketable solution would need to accomplish
• Writing whole product requirements documents that identify the key features and services necessary to win in the market
• Managing the product and solution lifecycle processes
• Analyzing competitor offerings to identify feature differences and determining an appropriate course of action
• Publishing competitive briefings and guidelines on how to compete with specific competitors to the sales force
• Participate in sales engagements
• Analyze customer wins and losses to determine implications for product enhancements

Requirements

• At least 5+ years in Product design or Product management experience in Social networking or Consumer space
• Experience with Online Consumer Business Models
• Demonstrated experience in gathering design requirements into a product vision.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team to rapidly produce prototypes and Iterations
• Superb Quantitative analytical abilities
• Experience with structuring complex business requirements
• Experience with agile methods and rapid development iteration is a plus
• Proven track record with software-as-a-service solutions and understanding of the challenges and considerations of the software-as-a-solution delivery model
• Ability to work effectively with engineers and have a love and understanding for technology
• Public speaking in the Web 2.0/Online Game space is a plus

Additional Traits

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work in a start-up
• Able to adopt to change
• Enthusiastic
• Leadership

Software Engineer

Must hold a Master's Degree or the foreign equivalent in computer science, human-computer interaction, or a related field and four years of commercial product development experience using C++ and Microsoft Visual Studio.

In lieu of a Master's Degree, will accept a Bachelor's degree or the foreign equivalent in computer science, human-computer interaction, or a related field and eight years of progressive experience as stated.

Education or experience must also include: performing GUI development using C++, MFC, and Win32; performing 3D graphics programming; debugging problems in multi-user/threaded environments; using 3D algorithm math for programming in C++/3D; and using Vertex, Pixel, and FX Shaders, animation and skinning, lighting techniques, special effects, and DirectX API or OpenGL API.

Game Designer

The ideal game designer candidate will have a strong passion for games, especially classic arcade and casual games.  Must have the ability to find the fun factor and create an experience around it to promote retention and fun.  Must be able to analyze game data and create level curves and other detailed game reward and leveling systems.  Must be able to work directly with the producer to collect requirements and brainstorm with a small studio team.  Must have a good understanding of the following concepts:

• Designing elements such as characters, levels, puzzles, etc.
• Art and animation
• Coding and programming
• Leveling design and analysis
• Testing

Skills Needed

Enthusiasm and Knowledge - Must demonstrate a great enthusiasm for games and their design.  Must have a good knowledge of many game play styles and have had experience in designing online or casual computer games in the past.

Computer Skills - Technology is an integral part of the computer game design industry. Experience with game engines such as unreal or Kaneva is a plus.

Artistic Ability - Graphics and animation are a crucial component of computer game design. Must be able to communicate with artists and work through art issues and concepts.  Knowledge of 3DSMax is a plus.

Teamwork - Working in a collaborative environment comes with the territory in a computer game design.  Must be able to cooperate with many people to meet goals and deadlines, and communicate your ideas clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

C++ Application Engineer

Kaneva is looking for an experienced C++ Application Engineer to join our talented development team.

Qualifications:

• 5+ experience in commercial product development using C++ and Microsoft Visual Studio
• 5+ years extensive experience in GUI development using C++/MFC
• Must have programmed in DirectX API or equivalent
• Must be able to quickly analyze and assimilate large application code bases and be able to start working on them rapidly
• Knowledge of low level Windows System/GDI calls is expected
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is desired:
  • Flash/C++ Video player development and interfacing
  • Interfacing Flash games to a C++ framework
  • Video games development
  • Interfacing with Streaming back-ends like Flash Communication server, custom Streaming servers
• Scripting exposure with Python, LUA is a plus
• Experience in C#/.NET development is a plus
• Knowledge of Java is a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Previous start-up experience is a plus
• B.S in computer science or equivalent discipline is desired

Traits:

• Enthusiastic
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Be willing to work on different technologies and projects
• Must be able to take direction and be open to critique
• Self-motivated
• Bias for action
• Deadline oriented
• Pride in producing quality output
• Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
• Well-organized
• Be able to adopt to quickly changing priorities and issues

Experienced 3D Graphics Programmer (2 Openings)

Kaneva is looking for an Experienced 3D Graphics Programmer to join our talented Graphics team in developing the 3D Virtual World of Kaneva and the supporting platform that fuels the next generation of MMOG development.

Core Competencies

• 3D graphics programming game industry experience on major titles preferred
• A solid background in object-oriented C++ programming
• Demonstrable experience in using DirectX API
• Experience in one or more of the following technologies including Vertex, pixel and fx shaders, Animation and skinning , Advanced lighting techniques, Particle systems and Special effects
• Expertise in the 3DS Max API
• Strong 3D math and computer graphics skills required
• Experience using the Visual Studio development environment a plus
• Robust coding, debugging and testing skills
• Must work well in a team environment and be open to direction and critique
• Must be able to work under tight schedules and reliably meet milestones
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to remain current on all aspects of cutting edge programming as it relates to the video game industry
• True passion for video game programming
• Must live or relocate to Atlanta, GA

Platform Senior Server Engineer

Are you a gamer? Are you passionate about Server and Platform development? Our fast growing 3D Virtual World of Kaneva utilizes this technology. In this position you have the opportunity to shape the future of digital entertainment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of server development experience is required
• Expert level in C++ development
• Extensive experience in Database and multi-threaded application development
• Thorough knowledge and experience in the Visual Studio development environment
• Must be able to quickly analyze and assimilate large application code bases and be able to start working on them rapidly
  

Game Design/Scripter

The Game Design/Scripter will be responsible for working with the programmer and art teams to design and build game systems for the Virtual World of Kaneva. Tasks will include game design documentation, UI scripting, and other duties assigned by the Game Producer.

Requirements

• Experience with scripting languages such as LUA and Python
• Experience using Photoshop or other graphics programs
• Experience with Visual Studio