Post by: slayer61 on October 14, 2005, 08:35:00 PM
http://www.bungie.ne...3B-E09D4A3118BF
http://www.bungie.ne...ion=Main&page=1
i cant wait for this game. i know for 360 i am buying alive subscription just for halo 3. most people i know who have live onlh play halo 2 and this time without the credit card bottle neck to get on live looks like alot more people are going to get on xbox live. maybee they should hire a few more testers so a few less bugs perhaps and glitches.
seems to me if you read especially the second link with the job descriptions sounds like halo to me (xbox live programmer, artists, creating alien and human creatures/ the way they move, campign designer.)
Post by: slayer61 on October 14, 2005, 08:47:00 PM
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Current Openings:
ENGINEERING
Generalist Programmer
AI Engineer
Xbox Live Programmer
Graphics Programmer
Test Engineer (SDET)
DESIGN
Mission Designer
ART
Lead Character Animator
Character Rigger
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Generalist Programmer
Bungie Studios is looking for skilled programmers, be they unblooded innocents or grizzled heroes, to join our quest for world domination. Come march under our black banner and share our inevitable domination.
As an engineer on our team, you will tackle the myriad technical challenges that stand in our path. You will work closely with our talented artists and designers, devising creative solutions to overcome these obstacles. You will help others realize their vision at the same time as you leave your mark on our engine. Most importantly you will be a part of an inspiring and relentless team devoted to creating the best and most technically impressive games in the world. We have opportunities for both entry level programmers and senior industry veterans.
Responsibilities:
Learn our game engine and expand upon its capabilities
Work closely as part of a team to create games that are technically superior and fun to play
Produce clean, high quality code that pushes the machine to its limit
Requirements:
Smart, driven and adaptable
Passionate about games and game programming
Excited to tackle new and varied challenges
High quality standard for personal code
Basic understanding of algorithms, performance and optimization
Good working knowledge of C/C++
Plusses:
Previous console experience
Professional C/C++ coding experience
Expertise in a specialist area (such as mathematics, physics, networking, AI or graphics)
Experience working in a team environment and good communication skills
History of hobbyist game programming, mod or bot work
A love of combat on the high seas
Please email resumes and any additional application materials to [email protected]. Note - If you do not use this actual email link, please be sure to include the job title "Generalist Programmer" in the subject field of your mail.
AI Engineer
Genius megalomaniac sought to fill an AI programming position at Bungie Studios. Do you enjoy breathing life into the lifeless? Do you experience a surge of the primeval when your cold collections of 1s and 0s suddenly begin to take on the warmth of consciousness, and then sit back laughing cruelly as you watch your creations destroy themselves and each other at your merest whim? If so, we think you belong here at Bungie Studios, helping us on our continuing quest for world domination.
As an AI programmer, you will play an instrumental role in driving the development of our AI and character technology. You will work closely with the design and animation teams to build and test characters and their accompanying behaviors, and to make sure, above all, that they are fun to play. You will help develop and maintain the tools that the level designers will use to control the AI in order to give the player the most fun experiences. Most importantly you will work with an exciting and energetic team devoted to creating the best and most technically impressive games in the world.
Requirements:
Prior AI experience and a good familiarity with the academic and industry literature
Good working knowledge of C/C++
Strong math background (vector geometry, linear algebra, etc.)
Basic understanding of all aspects of game programming, including animation, networking, physics and graphics.
Experience working on a team and excellent communication skills
Passion for great games
Plusses:
Masters or above in AI or related field
Extra-curricular mod or bot work
Experience with a commercial game engine
Please email resumes and any additional application materials to [email protected]. Note - If you do not use this actual email link, please be sure to include the job title "AI Engineer" in the subject field of your mail.
Xbox Live Programmer
Bungie Studios is looking for a programmer with the passion to create the next generation of Xbox Live gaming. We're seeking someone to help us pioneer new social experiences and connect millions of new people to the world of online gaming. Do you lie awake at night wondering how Halo's Friends Menu knows what level your friends are even when they're not online? If so, then this job is for you - join us on our quest for world domination and beyond!
Major Responsibilities
Familiarize yourself with the existing code base.
Produce clean, maintainable, well-documented code that interacts well with other components of the system.
Communicate and work well in a close-knit team environment to create games that are both full of features and easy to use.
Requirements
Expertise in C and C++
Basic understanding of user interface engineering.
Plusses
Previous commercial games
Console experience
Experience with interface programming
Experience with Xbox Live programming
Familiarity with interface design principles
Avid Xbox Live gamer
Please email resumes (along with demos, sample code and anythign else that shows off your programming skills to [email protected]. Note: If you don't use this actual email link, please be sure to include the job title "Xbox Live Programmer" in the subject line of your email.
Graphics Programmer
Bungie Studios is looking for a programmer of unsurpassed talent. We're seeking someone who can stand out on a team of highly dedicated, passionate individuals driven to produce games of the highest quality.
Requirements
Expertise in current graphics algorithms, hardware and mathematics
Expertise in C and C++, and at least one 3D API (D3D, OpenGL or equivalent)
Some knowledge of the Windows programming API
Basic understanding of all aspects of game programming, including networking, AI and physics
Major Responsibilities
Familiarize yourself with the existing code base
Produce clean, well-documented code that pushes the machine to its limit and rivals reality
Communicate and work well in a close-knit team environment to create games that are both beautiful and fun to play
Plusses
Previous commercial games
Console experience
Please email resumes (along with demos, sample code and anything else that shows off your programming skills) to [email protected]. Note - If you do not use this actual email link, please be sure to include the job title "Graphics Programmer" in the subject field of your mail.
SDET (Test Engineer)
Come and help Bungie Studios deliver next generation video games! We are looking for a self-motivated, hard working, and energetic individual to create test tools/applications for increasing video game quality.
Major Responsibilities
Developing, implementing and executing test cases/suites.
Identifying and tracking bugs.
Working with developers to ensure bugs are fixed.
Requirements
Strong C/C++ coding and debugging ability.
Passion for technology/games.
BS in CS or related program.
Industry experience in software testing, network development skills, network/internet security knowledge, performance testing, DirectX experience, game industry experience, and advanced experience with the Windows operating system is a plus.
Please email resumes and other application materials to [email protected]. Note: If you don't use this actual email link, please be sure to include the job title "SDET" in the subject line of your email.
Mission Designer
Does story matter to you? Do you play all the way through games the same night you get them? Do you replay games to discover new secrets and repeat great experiences? Does the thought of helping lovingly craft immersive single player scenarios make you wet with desire? If so, we have the job for you! Bungie Studios, the creators of Halo, is looking for a passionate, creative and hard working Mission Designer for our next project.
Responsibilities:
Working with Design Lead and Programmers to develop game systems and AI features relevant to your missions.
Working closely with an Envrionment Artist to construct mission environments.
Populating and scripting missions using our proprietary scripting language.
Requirements:
The desire to achieve personal excellence as part of an oustanding team.
Prior experience designing levels for action games.
A creative and innovative approach to traditional design problems.
A willingness to take design direction when it is offered.
The focus and motivation to work independently when it isn't.
Ability to drive a mission from concept to final polishing stage.
Please email resumes and any additional application materials to [email protected]. Note - If you do not use this actual email link, please be sure to include the job title "Mission Designer" in the subject field of your mail.
Lead Character Animator
What does the most dangerous alien creature of all time look like in a full sprint? What moves would you need to defeat an oncoming army? How would a 6-legged creature put on pants? If you can answer these questions AND animate the results, we'd like to hear from you. As a Senior/Lead Animator you will be responsible for concepting, animating, and communicating your ideas of how humans and creatures move, directing the animation process and managing the animation team.
Major Responsibilities
Concept and finalize spectacular hand-keyed in-game and cinematic animation for a variety of characters, both human and creature.
Lead the technical side of animation through custom character rigging and custom tools creation.
Provide critique towards animation and have involvement in the creative process.
Drive and direct the animation system in collaboration with engineering staff.
Lead and manage a team of animators towards efficient and aesthetic completion of tasks.
Requirements
Be an excellent character animator.
Have an excellent aptitude for problem solving and possess an efficient workflow.
Be able to work with a team.
Be able to lead and manage a team of animators.
Have experience with Alias' Maya animation software and MEL scripting.
Have five years or more of professional games or motion picture animation experience.
Would ideally have previous Lead Animator experience.
Possess the ability to deliver and demand quality animation under extreme pressure and crushing deadlines.
Must be willing to deliver animation direction and equally give and receive critique.
Portfolio or demo reel that demonstrates an excellent breadth of hand-keyed animation skills, ranging from cartoony to real-world inspired motion.
Portfolio animation examples should show both dynamic action analysis as well as character performance.
Must have the desire to create great games.
Please email resumes, demo reels, portfolios and other application materials to [email protected]. Note: If you don't use this actual email link, please be sure to include the job title in the subject line of your email.
Character Rigger - Animation Team
Do you want to play Dr. Frankenstein with the hottest upcoming game characters? Can you rig bipeds, quadrupeds and everything in between in your sleep? Can you push your rigs and the animators to the breaking point? If you can answer these questions AND deliver results, we'd like to hear from you.
Major Responsibilities
Developing, implementing and executing test cases/suites.
Concepting skeletal rigs, creating animation rigs, and communicating your ideas of how humans and creatures move.
Directing the character rigging process in cohesion with the animation and modeling teams.
Requirements
Must demonstrate ability to create clean, efficient, flexible and deformable character rigs .
Must be an expert MAYA user.
Fluency in MEL scripting is a must [API/C++ knowledge a bonus].
Must show ability to create MEL production tools and scripts.
2-3 years of character rigging experience.
Should be proficient with skeletal building and mesh weighting in 3DS MAX [MAXscript proficiency a bonus].
Should have knowledge with animation transfer between similar and different characters.
Knowledge of HAVOK character setup is a bonus.
Knowledge of video game physics and collision systems overviews is a bonus.
Must be able to optimize and improve existing pipelines.
Must be able to brainstorm and prototype new pipeline methods.
Must communicate clearly with animation, modeling and cinematics teams.
Must be a team player.
A penchant for playing video games is not mandatory but encouraged.
Please email resumes, demo reels and other application materials to [email protected]. Note: If you don't use this actual email link, please be sure to include the job title "Character Rigger" in the subject line of your email.
Temporary Positions
In our never-ending quest for world domination, Bungie occasionally needs some temporary help, particularly from talented 3D Artists, 2D Artists, Animators, and Graphic Designers. If you have the artistic skills to contribute to the best games the world has to offer and are interested in learning more about current and future Temporary Assignments at Bungie, contact one of our approved staffing suppliers listed below.
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www.artsource.com
Sakson & Taylor, Inc.
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Post by: Carlo210 on October 14, 2005, 08:49:00 PM
Hiring people for your large software developing company is no phenomenon. They need workers, so they are hiring some. It might be for Halo 3, maybe another game. What's so special about that? It's like freaking out over MS hiring a research and development manager because they might be designing the third Xbox installment. You know it's happening, so why are you suprised? You think that the game will be better because they are hiring a couple of people? Maybe they've hired 50 more people to get started on Halo 3 a year ago. Most jobs in a business of that size (not small) are done through connections, not through their website.
I don't know where to go from here, just that I don't see what the big deal is. Bungie hiring more people to either work on Halo 3 or another gma eot make their games better. So what?
Sorry for the crankyness, I jsut get tired of these kind of threads fast. Sorry.
Post by: Deftech on October 14, 2005, 08:50:00 PM
Post by: slayer61 on October 14, 2005, 08:54:00 PM
Post by: Carlo210 on October 14, 2005, 08:55:00 PM
QUOTE(Deftech @ Oct 15 2005, 05:01 AM)
I'd bet both my man seed makers that the game wont be out before july/august, let alone spring.
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Title: Bungie Preparing For Halo 3
Post by: Carlo210 on October 14, 2005, 08:57:00 PM
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Post by: Carlo210 on October 14, 2005, 08:57:00 PM
QUOTE(slayer61 @ Oct 15 2005, 05:05 AM)
hiring becuase of that but mainly they want to deliver on in the predicted time range around spring 06 they dont want to upset everyone and release it months later than was projected. if they are probally half way done then why not release some kind of preview or demo. if they are proabbly that far done then why not release a few screen shots or a demo video.
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Title: Bungie Preparing For Halo 3
Post by: Deftech on October 14, 2005, 08:59:00 PM
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Post by: Deftech on October 14, 2005, 08:59:00 PM
QUOTE(Carlo210 @ Oct 14 2005, 11:06 PM)
You mean your shriveled retired ex-employees.
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Title: Bungie Preparing For Halo 3
Post by: Carlo210 on October 14, 2005, 09:02:00 PM
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Post by: Carlo210 on October 14, 2005, 09:02:00 PM
QUOTE(Deftech @ Oct 15 2005, 05:10 AM)
offtopic...Im going to bombard people at the wedding Im attending tomorrow, bombard them with 360 propaganda 
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Title: Bungie Preparing For Halo 3
Post by: Carlo210 on October 14, 2005, 09:03:00 PM
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Post by: Carlo210 on October 14, 2005, 09:03:00 PM
QUOTE(Deftech @ Oct 15 2005, 05:10 AM)
offtopic...Im going to bombard people at the wedding Im attending tomorrow, bombard them with 360 propaganda
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Title: Bungie Preparing For Halo 3
Post by: deadpool66 on October 16, 2005, 11:51:00 PM
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doesnt anyone remember there was news of bungie hiring 60+ new employees rightafter halo 2 came out. Halo 3 is already in development and I betcha a silver dollar theyll show it at e3 in 2006 and it will come out in 2007 to coincide with the theatrical halo movie.
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Title: Bungie Preparing For Halo 3
Post by: Sir_Vival on October 17, 2005, 03:36:00 PM
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...Eh?
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Title: Bungie Preparing For Halo 3
Post by: miggidy on October 17, 2005, 05:33:00 PM
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Post by: deadpool66 on October 16, 2005, 11:51:00 PM
Post by: Sir_Vival on October 17, 2005, 03:36:00 PM
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Plusses: A love of combat on the high seas
...Eh?
Post by: miggidy on October 17, 2005, 05:33:00 PM
QUOTE(Deftech @ Oct 15 2005, 05:10 AM)
offtopic...Im going to bombard people at the wedding Im attending tomorrow, bombard them with 360 propaganda
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Title: Bungie Preparing For Halo 3
Post by: Deftech on October 17, 2005, 07:12:00 PM
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My brother and I talked about the 360 a little, and his new gf chimed in and acted interested. that was the highlight of the night, lol.
ok back on topic...
I also doubt halo 3 will be released in the summer. Ya just dont release a huge title at the deadest time of year. Sure it would still be huge, but it just goes against the grain.
october '06 will be the soonest its out, but Im liking the '07 better now.
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Title: Bungie Preparing For Halo 3
Post by: miggidy on October 17, 2005, 11:51:00 PM
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Have you ever tried it with Squirt?
That's like one of the smoothest, best tasting, but still very strong drinks you can have. Make sure it's Casadores Tequila and you'll have a blast
Hey I'm not sure if we can even talk about liquor here haha.
Back on topic, I guess I wasn't thinking straight before but I had a lot of faith on the summer 07 as Halo 3's release date. But I realized what you just said, no point in releasing Halo 3 in the summer as the holiday season is always better.
Plus the Halo DVD will be out by then. I say M$ will use the movie to hype the game or something, I highly doubt it will be vice versa.
Post by: Deftech on October 17, 2005, 07:12:00 PM
My brother and I talked about the 360 a little, and his new gf chimed in and acted interested. that was the highlight of the night, lol.
ok back on topic...
I also doubt halo 3 will be released in the summer. Ya just dont release a huge title at the deadest time of year. Sure it would still be huge, but it just goes against the grain.
october '06 will be the soonest its out, but Im liking the '07 better now.
Post by: miggidy on October 17, 2005, 11:51:00 PM
Have you ever tried it with Squirt?
That's like one of the smoothest, best tasting, but still very strong drinks you can have. Make sure it's Casadores Tequila and you'll have a blast
Hey I'm not sure if we can even talk about liquor here haha.
Back on topic, I guess I wasn't thinking straight before but I had a lot of faith on the summer 07 as Halo 3's release date. But I realized what you just said, no point in releasing Halo 3 in the summer as the holiday season is always better.
Plus the Halo DVD will be out by then. I say M$ will use the movie to hype the game or something, I highly doubt it will be vice versa.