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I'm in the search business and have lots of expertise in hiring top talent in the Web 2.0 and Games business. I can provide you with advice regarding the right next step to take in your career, as well as review your resume and give you insights on ways it can enhance the search process.

If you're the right person for any of these openings we'll talk about the opportunity first, and you will only be referred to companies that you choose.

Weekly Opportunities Listings – As of October 9, 2008

Does one of these scenarios describe you?

• You have specialized expertise in one of the jobs listed below and you know that you could make a difference for the company.
• You've been coding games since you were 8.
• You're a veteran of the games industry and want to make a change.
• You've spent the past 10 years of your life writing non-game software and now it is time for a change because you have a passion for games.

Then read on …

Game Company #1

I just met with one of my newer clients, the CEO of a new game company located in San Francisco. He describes his organization as a mid-core MMO company. His startup production team of 9 have lots of creative control. The VCs who backed this company also backed Netflix and myspace.com. The company has a positive, respectful culture and regular work hours. Strong salaries and stock are offered.

Opportunities include:

Sr. 3D Graphics Engineer

3D Graphics Engineer

Sr. C++ Engineer

C++ Engineer

Sr. Java Engineer

Java Engineer

Technical Director

Senior Java/C++ Server Engineer

Senior 3D, C++ Client Engineer

3D Graphics Engineer - Entry


Game Company #2

One of my client companies, located in San Francisco, is an online social gaming company well-funded by a quality VC firm. The organization is looking for top talent who can thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial, technology focused culture. The company has a positive and respectful culture. Strong salaries and stock are offered.

Opportunities include:

PHP Web Developers

Java Web Developers

Lead Web Developer

Flash Developers

Game Company #3

Online Casual game company located in San Mateo creates online, downloadable and mobile games. The company is expanding into new markets and platforms and looking for top talent. The company has a positive, respectful culture. Flex schedule may be possible. Strong salaries and stock are offered.

Opportunities include:

Online Producer/Designers

Engineers

Engineering Manager

C++ Engineer

UE Designer

Java Engineer

Lead Designer


Game Company #4

MMO game company is led by a Creative Director who delivered high profile games as a Lead Game Designer and Programmer in the video game industry. If you want to work on a product that is major in scope, currently being designed for a worldwide audience and has unique gameplay innovations, you may want to consider their opportunities. The company has a positive and respectful culture. Strong salaries and stock are offered.

Opportunities include:

Flash Developer

Sr. C++ Game Programmer

Tools Programmer

Lead Modeler

Technical Art Director

Java, Ruby, .net or PHP Sr. Web Application Engineer


Game Company #5

If you love kids titles, building a game on an online virtual world and working in Redwood City, you may want to consider this opportunity. You'll also work on a stunning assortment of games. The company has a positive, family friendly, and respectful culture. This company is looking for top talent who'd love to contribute to the creative process and make a difference in this business. Strong salaries and stock are offered.

Opportunities include:

Ad Sales Director

.Net/Ajax or DHTML Web Developer

Sr. Web Application Engineer

C++/DirectX/Open GL Game and Graphics Guru

.Net Engineer - Entry


Game Company #6

The last on this list, but not the least of my clients is a video game developer (located in Marin) founded by a group of former LucasArts employees. If you enjoy working on adventure games, this company would be interested in you.

Opportunities include:

Technical Director

C++ Engineer

Sr. C++ Software Engineer – Core Technology

3D Graphics Engineer

Relocation assistance is available.