Game Server Developer - San Mateo, CA

Do you have what it takes to be a Chocoholic?

We are looking for top-notch Game Server Developers to join our Engineering Team! Our Web Developers are architecting and building great social games that are fun, viral, and will be used by millions! Come build outstanding products in a collaborative environment!

Digital Chocolate is the world's most efficient producer of high quality, original games across mass-market casual platforms. With offices in San Mateo, Helsinki, Bangalore, and Barcelona, the company offers more than 60 award-winning games, including Tower Bloxx and AvaPeeps, with a focus on casual, social, and mobile play that is offered globally over both wired and wireless networks. Digital Chocolate was founded in 2003 by CEO Trip Hawkins, who was also the founder and CEO of Electronic Arts. In addition to leading the industry in awards for its mobile games, the company known as "DChoc" has itself won more than 10 awards in the last two years including Best Game Developer of the Year awards from both IGN.com and Mobile Entertainment and inclusion in The Red Herring Global 100. For more information, please visit www.digitalchocolate.com.

Although we are an established company, we have maintained the spirit, camaraderie and teamwork of a startup. Every employee can see how he or she contributes to the company’s success – and be recognized for it.

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience with Java, Hibernate, Spring, JavaScript, PHP, Ruby
  • Familiarity with Linux, Apache, MySQL
  • 2+ years of sold Software Development experience
  • At ease with run-time complexity, caching, and load balancing issues
  • Clustering knowledge and experience
  • Facebook and/or MySpace platform experience
  • Passion for building high-quality, viral, engaging games
  • BS in Computer Science (or equivalent experience)

 

How to Apply:

If this looks like your dream job, please email your resume to sm-careers@digitalchocolate.com. Include your name, and the words "Game Server Developer" in the subject of your message. Please paste a copy of your resume in the body of the email - we don't open attachments.
Please note that relocation assistance is not offered.


Posted 9 Oct 2009 2:36 PM by admin
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