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Senior DS Programmer

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We are keen to find a Senior DS Programmer that will join the other Raven and create some great games. Please read through the guideline description below and if you think you want to join Ravn, please contact us or mail your application to post@ravnstudio.no

Minimum Requirements include:

  • Must have worked on 2x or more shipped games as a C++ Programmer
  • Must have shipped at least 2x game as a DS Programmer
  • Thorough knowledge of palettized graphics
  • Thorough knowledge of Nintendo DS file formats
  • Familiarity with Nintendo DS lotcheck requirements
  • Knowledge of Object Oriented Design
  • Excellent knowledge of 3D rendering and animation in low-polygon environments
  • Expert problem solver
  • Ability to contribute to engine architecture
  • Well organized and self-motivated
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines

Supplemental:

  • Other platform knowledge is a plus, especially PSP
  • Mentoring or Lead Programmer experience a plus

Responsibilities:

  • Engine Programming on Nintendo DS
  • Working in C++ to extend the functionality of our DS Library
  • Working with Nintendo DS hardware
  • Implement product and game design from functional specs
  • Schedule and manage programming tasks and projects

About Ravn Studio

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Ravn Studio AS is an independent game development studio based in Drammen, Norway. It was established in 2002 by Stine Wærn and Tinka Town, we are now a 15+ strong studio with a wide range of experience. Our experienced staff come from studios such as Funcom, Starbreeze, Platinum Interactive, Warthog Games and has published games for Pan Vision, Segasoft, Caprino Video Games, EA, Vivendi Universal, Eidos, Aspire, Warner Brothers  and SCi among others.

Ravn Studio is the only Norwegian company licensed to develop on all the major gaming platforms; Nintendo Wii and DS, Sony PSP, PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Flåklypa Grand Prix on DS shipped over 40 000 copies in Norway alone becoming an instant hit in Scandinavia.

Awards

In 2007, Ravn Studio was the recipient of the Nordic game program.

In 2009, Angel Crash / Englekræsj won Best Childrens Game at the Nordic Game Awards. It was also nominated for Best Artistic Achievement & Best Nordic Game.

What Ravn does best

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Our experienced team of developers worked on creating quality driven titles which are fun to play from age 6 and up. Our internal technology is available on all platforms setup with multi-threading and cross platform support at it’s core.

Ravn Studio’s core development experience has produced:

  • Arcade Style games
  • Film Tie-in games
  • Character-based adventure games
  • Original Concepts

From original concepts to film tie-ins, we are able to tackle projects with an agile methodology based on experienced production and development staff. Ensuring that we maintain a high quality-driven product, delivered on time and within budget.

Ravn Studio is simply one of Scandinavia’s top game developers.