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Jobs At Stardock

At Stardock we pride ourselves in taking care of our employees, our people are our family. Because we expect only the best out of our employees, they deserve the best in return.

We offer attractive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an empowering work atmosphere filled with passionate people.

Why Stardock?

We are a PC software company specializing in Windows experience software and PC games.

Our business software can be found in 911 call centers, hospitals and at retail. Stardock Entertainment is an emerging leader in the PC gaming industry. It develops and/or publishes a variety of popular games including Elemental: War of Magic, Demigod, Sins of a Solar Empire, Galactic Civilizations, The Political Machine and more. We have two of the highest rated PC games of all time according to Metacritic.

Current Openings:

Software Engineer

Candidates will be engaged in the following work:

  • .NET development
  • Using Metro APIs (Windows 8)
  • WinRT based development
  • Creating very cool software for Windows 8

Qualifications:

  • Must know C++ OR C# very well
  • Familiarity with XAML helpful
  • Good understanding of object oriented programming and design

If you're enthusiastic about the position and would like to tell us about it, please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@stardock.com, with "Software Engineer" in the subject line.

3D Game Artist

We are looking for a "3D Game Artist" to develop products based on our original IP. The ideal candidate will have 3 years experience.

This is a salaried, full-time position at our Plymouth, MI office working on current and unannounced projects.

Candidates will be engaged in the following work:

  • Oversee the creation high quality 3D assets in the following areas:
    • Modeling
    • Texture painting
    • Bump mapping
    • Self illumination
  • Work with design and production teams to develop content based on requirements

To apply for this position, you should have:

  • Advanced knowledge of 3D Studio Max, Maya or Softimage
  • Advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW or comparable graphics suite
  • Understanding of digital lighting and color theory
  • Hand paint or create stylized textures based on an existing style
  • Present a demo reel, portfolio or website showcasing your personal work

Desired:

  • Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

If you're enthusiastic about the position and would like to tell us about it, please submit your resume, cover letter and demo reel/portfolio link to jobs@stardock.com, with "3D Game Artist" in the subject line.

NO RECRUITERS OR PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Lead Game Developer

We are looking for a "Lead Game Developer" to develop products based on our original IP. The ideal candidate will have 5 years experience.

This is a salaried, full-time position at our Plymouth, MI office working on current and unannounced projects.

Candidates will be engaged in the following work:

  • Creating and maintaining the technical vision for multiple game related projects
  • Designing, planning, implementing and maintaining new and existing game systems
  • Mentor other developers
  • Directing project architecture at every level of development

To apply for this position, you should have:

  • B.S. (or higher) degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Very strong proficiency in C/C++
  • Very strong understanding of object oriented programming and design
  • Extensive experience using and administrating version control systems
  • Deep understanding of software development and project management methodologies

If you're enthusiastic about the position and would like to tell us about it, please submit your resume, cover letter and completed questionnaire to jobs@stardock.com, with "Lead Game Developer" in the subject line.

NO RECRUITERS OR PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Associate Game Developer

We are looking for an "Associate Game Developer" to develop products based on our original IP. The ideal candidate will have 3 years experience.

This is a salaried, full-time position at our Plymouth, MI office working on current and unannounced projects.

Candidates will be engaged in the following work:

  • Assist in programming tasks in the following areas:
    • Gameplay
    • User interface
    • Scripting / moddability
    • AI
    • Tools
  • Work with designers, producers and artists on the implementation of new product features
  • Write clear, elegant and maintainable code

To apply for this position, you should have:

  • B.S. (or higher) degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++
  • Experience programming in Visual Studio
  • Experience using version control systems like CVS, Perforce or SVN
  • Strong understanding of object oriented programming and design

This position will give you experience with DirectX and credit in a shipped Indie or AAA game.

If you're enthusiastic about the position and would like to tell us about it, please submit your resume, cover letter and completed questionnaire to jobs@stardock.com, with "Associate Game Developer" in the subject line.

NO RECRUITERS OR PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Web Developer

We are currently interviewing for a Web Developer to handle front and back end development on our websites. We are seeking a candidate with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and an extreme drive to succeed. The candidate must have a thorough understanding of cross-browser standards compliant coding and compatibility. This work demands strong technical skills, impeccable attention to detail, and appreciation of visual design and the ability to jump into new technologies as needed. Candidate must be located in Southeast Michigan, local to Plymouth.

Stardock is a casual, energetic and fast paced company to work for, which also promotes advancement for hard working individuals. We offer competitive pay and benefits based on the individual qualifications of the candidate. Employees receive raises and bonuses based on accomplishments. This is not an opportunity to miss out on!

Required:

  • Associate’s Degree
  • HTML 4+
  • XHTML 1+
  • CSS2+
  • JavaScript/jQuery
  • ASP.NET 2.0+ (C# and VB.Net)
  • T-SQL
  • Basic Photoshop Skills
  • Developing in Visual Studio (2005+)

Desired:

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JSON
  • XML
  • Object Oriented Programming

Bonus:

  • Web Services
  • IIS Management
  • ASP.NET MVC
  • Classic ASP
  • Prototype (JavaScript Library)
  • Windows Server Management

If you're enthusiastic about the position and would like to tell us about it, please submit samples of your work and coding, resume, cover letter and salary requirements to jobs@stardock.com, with "Web Developer" in the subject line.

NO RECRUITERS OR PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Jr. Web Designer

In this role you will work alongside other interactive designers and developers to produce work on usability and user centered projects. Projects include web pages, interactive kiosks, html emails, facebook pages, online banners and some print materials.

Responsibilities:

  • Execute designs based on established look and feel and brand guidelines
  • Work with lead designer
  • Consistently bring new ideas to your designs
  • Proactively participate in brainstorming sessions

Qualifications:

  • 1-2 years design experience
  • Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver & Flash
  • Professional experience with HTML and CSS is a must
  • Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects
  • Graduate with BA or BFA
  • Great attitude a must, as well as flexibility

A plus if you have the following:

  • Experience in a creative or agency environment
  • JavaScript, XML, and/or .Net
  • Knowledge of Offset Printing processes

Interested and qualified candidates apply now!

If you're enthusiastic about the position and would like to tell us about it, please send Resume, pdf samples of work/or website address and salary requirements to klane@stardock.com, with "Jr. Web Designer" in the subject line.

NO RECRUITERS OR PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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