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Team Kaiju seeks a talented Software Engineer who can help us build the next blockbuster game for gaming communities around the world. We are looking for an engineer who wants to make fun games to be played and enjoyed for years to come. The team is passionate about players and listening to their feedback to create new, compelling experiences. Are you someone who is engaged with players... understands what keeps them engaged and cares deeply about Team Kaiju seeks a talented Software Engineer who can help us build the next blockbuster game for gaming communities around the world.

We are looking for an engineer who wants to make fun games to be played and enjoyed for years to come. The team is passionate about players and listening to their feedback to create new, compelling experiences. Are you someone who is engaged with players... understands what keeps them engaged and cares deeply about gaming as a medium? Are you ready to channel your passion and energy into creating long-lasting fun games for global audiences? Then, come join us on our ambitious endeavor to create extraordinary games.

Job Responsibilities
• Create game systems that are easy to tune and fun for the player
• Collaborate with other engineers to build sustainably
• Iteratively improve core game systems like inventories, game modes, items, weapons, etc.
• Support designers and artists, helping bring their vision to life
• Write clear, maintainable, portable code that adheres to a well-documented coding standard
• Embrace a growth mindset, ask for help, and gain new skills: “Be brave, not perfect”

Job Requirements
• Proficiency with C, C++
• Experience with a variety of core gameplay systems
• Demonstrated ability to prototype and iterate in collaboration with others
• Experience building games in a cross-discipline team environment
• Desire for feedback to become a better developer
• Solid communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Bonus Skills
• Experience in Unreal Engine

What is in it for you?

Create blockbuster games with ample resources and support:

Bring incredible game ideas to players around the world with the support of one of the most successful studios in the world. We are backed by TiMi Studio Group, who has developed some of the most popular games worldwide.

Develop for global audiences and make an impression on the entire industry:

Join Team Kaiju in making games as part of an ambitious, talented, and seasoned team.

Support passionate communities at a global scale:

Join a team that cares about players and wants to reward their passion through openness, risk-taking, and novel game design. Help create the next great community of players that connect across borders, backgrounds, and cultures.

The base pay range for this position in Washington is $90,750 to $181,500 per year.
Actual pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as other medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the specific position offered.
Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
Employees are also able to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan, 15-25 days of vacation leave per year (Vacation hours accrued based on years of service), 12 days of paid holidays, and 10 days of paid sick leave
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Job Responsibilities: 1. Responsible for communicating with overseas publishers and understanding local game operation data requirements, as well as formulating overseas data requirements and development standard... 2. Responsible for the construction of the data operation benchmark system, participate in the formulation of standards with regards to overseas game data governance and asset construction; 3. Responsible for game data processing, data Job Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for communicating with overseas publishers and understanding local game operation data requirements, as well as formulating overseas data requirements and development standard...
2. Responsible for the construction of the data operation benchmark system, participate in the formulation of standards with regards to overseas game data governance and asset construction;
3. Responsible for game data processing, data statistics, data analysis and other development work;
4. Responsible for development related to real-time data application in game operation activities, as well as supporting daily game and data operation activities.

Job Requirements:
1. More than 2 years of postgraduate and 3 years of undergraduate project experience in data processing and analysis;
2. Skilled in using SQL, Hive and other technologies, as well as experienced in real-time computing development such as storm, flink and spark;
3. Familiar with linux operating system and development environment as well as java, Python, Golang and other computer languages;
4. Sensitive to data, outstanding ability to resonate logically, as well as great communication skills and teamwork spirit;
5. Proficient in English, can adapt to overseas work and conduct business trips to provide local emergency support related to local data issues
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via Greenhouse schedule_type: Full-time
Welcome to Lightspeed LA (Irvine), the first U.S.-based, AAA game development studio for Tencent Games, where we are focused on building open-world games that emphasize an ambitious living world, sophisticated player-driven gameplay, and mature, thoughtful storytelling! Why join Lightspeed LA (Irvine... Creation is the soul of our studio. For us, it’s not only about the exciting, new AAA open world game we’re developing, but also about team Welcome to Lightspeed LA (Irvine), the first U.S.-based, AAA game development studio for Tencent Games, where we are focused on building open-world games that emphasize an ambitious living world, sophisticated player-driven gameplay, and mature, thoughtful storytelling!

Why join Lightspeed LA (Irvine...

Creation is the soul of our studio. For us, it’s not only about the exciting, new AAA open world game we’re developing, but also about team values and studio culture. We foster an open and transparent environment where everyone feels comfortable providing constructive feedback about all aspects of our games.

We encourage the showing of work that’s still in progress
We don’t attack or question unfinished work, we celebrate its promise
We have a No Blame Culture where we blame the problem, not the person

This is a safe place to fail, and we don't view failure as a negative, but as the natural result of pushing boundaries and exploring new ideas.

We create together. We face challenges together. Most importantly, we succeed together.

Lightspeed LA is seeking a talented, Gameplay Animator with a passion for pushing interactive performances to the next level. In this role, you will be collaborating with industry veterans to craft the highest quality animations in our AAA storytelling medium. The ideal candidate is a skilled animator, who has the creative and technical experience to craft move-sets and interactive animations that look and feel good in-game.

Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with game designers and programmers to craft high-quality performances that both look and feel amazing in the Unreal Engine.
• Take ownership of your animations. You are responsible for previz, mocap planning, clean-up, key-framing, implementation, playtesting, and iterate until it looks & feels terrific.
• Proactively communicate with programmers, designers, artists, and writers to align your animations with mission objectives, gameplay intentions, art direction, and story.
• Willingness to explore ideas, change animations, and give/receive constructive feedback,
• Be helpful to your team and contribute to maintaining a supportive and creative work environment.

Requirements:
• 3+ years of video game animation development experience.
• Have experience editing and animating with motion capture data in Maya.
• Have strong understanding of realistic body mechanics and performances.
• Have good sense for weight, timing, and style for your animations
• Good work ethic and a willingness to push the game animation quality bar.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Can learn new tools and techniques for animation implementation.
• Self-starter and innovative problem solver

Pluses:
• Shipped at least one title
• Knowledge of Unreal Engine
• Experience with building player/npc navigation sets
• Experience with building player/mpc combat sets

Perks and Benefits:
Just some of the benefits of working with us here at our newly built studio in Irvine, CA.

Beverages, fresh fruit, and snacks
401k with employer match
Monthly Cell phone bill reimbursement
Financial wellness sessions
Flexible spending account
Team building and company outings
Parental leave for new parents
Company paid health insurance
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Wellness training
Travel insurance
Preventive care
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Tencent Games Business Development team is focused on strategic partnerships and investment initiatives, building upon our reputation in the gaming industry and our Tencent platform as we expand on our gaming ecosystem globally. We are growing our North America focused team and looking for an experienced game industry professional to join the team, based in the US and help execute Tencent Games’... long-term success in the region. This role will Tencent Games Business Development team is focused on strategic partnerships and investment initiatives, building upon our reputation in the gaming industry and our Tencent platform as we expand on our gaming ecosystem globally. We are growing our North America focused team and looking for an experienced game industry professional to join the team, based in the US and help execute Tencent Games’... long-term success in the region. This role will focus on building long term partnerships and sourcing investment opportunities in the North America region.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze key trends, market intelligence and develop business strategies according to identified structural opportunities within the market and provide thoughtful recommendations and analyses to management team;
• Negotiate and execute on investment transactions and partnership agreements while working cross-functionally internally with management, finance, legal, and product teams.

•Source and execute strategic partnerships and investment initiatives within AA, AAA and Indie gaming companies in North American region to expand Tencent Games’ portfolio in the region
•Stay close to the local gaming ecosystem in United States and Canada source opportunities and have close dialogue with developers and founders in both the indie space as well as new start up studios teams formed from AAA/AA companies
• Build and develop long term and quality relationships with game developers and publishers from PC, console and mobile gaming space as well as other key ecosystem players to build investment pipeline and source strategic partnership opportunities

Requirements:

• The Candidate is ideally based in United States
• This is a sourcing role we’d like to hire someone who has strong network or pre-existing relationships with developers in Canada or United States that he/she can leverage, someone who thrives on building new relationships and not afraid of hustling and knocking on new doors.
• The ideal candidate is someone who has passion for the gaming industry, has game production background and/or business development experience in the past at a large publisher or AAA/AA companies, has a deep understanding of development process and eye for great gaming product. The person can ideally speak the same language as developers and develop strong relationship with key decision makers at studios.
• Team player that operates well in a team as well as an individual contributor, with outstanding written and oral communication skills, negotiation and people skills. Comfortable with handling ambiguity and collaborating across different functional teams and departments.
• Flexible self-starter with entrepreneurial mindset and experience working in a fast pace, changing environment (i.e. startup). Someone who is proactive and not afraid to roll up his/her sleeves and do the tactical work.
• Ability to travel internationally to meet partners and attend conferences when needed experience working with international and multicultural teams
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via Greenhouse schedule_type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities: -Analyze local market and identify new partnership opportunities of key partners in the U.S. in areas including mobile gaming, cloud, healthcare, payment, etc... -Build and maintain relationships with the major U.S. partners and mobile game developers in the gaming space. -Work hand in hand with our internal product/operations l teams to coordinate go to market gaming launch, and manage and execute on those plans with our Key Responsibilities:

-Analyze local market and identify new partnership opportunities of key partners in the U.S. in areas including mobile gaming, cloud, healthcare, payment, etc...

-Build and maintain relationships with the major U.S. partners and mobile game developers in the gaming space.

-Work hand in hand with our internal product/operations l teams to coordinate go to market gaming launch, and manage and execute on those plans with our partners.

- Prepare and present proposals to both internal management teams as well as external partners.

- Develop market research, main competitor analysis report to better support management decision-making.

-Travel, as necessary, to both US and international locations, as a representative of Tencent Games.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

-Bachelor degree or above.

- 3 years business development working experience or gaming related field.

- Passionate, committed, self-starter with high level of initiative, energy, ownership, and urgency, with a sincerely willingness to learn from global team members at all levels.

- Team player with outstanding written and oral communication skills. Comfortable with handling ambiguity and collaborating across different functional teams and departments.

- Proficient in spoken and written English; fluency in Mandarin
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via Greenhouse schedule_type: Full-time
About XR Lab Tencent XR Lab is a creative team dedicated to exploring future XR technologies. You will work with a team of world-class researchers and engineers to build the next generation of hardware and software to bring new user experiences to VR/AR/XR products... We are looking for passionate technical leads, engineers and scientists to join our optical technology center at Silicon Valley to architect, design, research and develop for display, About XR Lab

Tencent XR Lab is a creative team dedicated to exploring future XR technologies. You will work with a team of world-class researchers and engineers to build the next generation of hardware and software to bring new user experiences to VR/AR/XR products...

We are looking for passionate technical leads, engineers and scientists to join our optical technology center at Silicon Valley to architect, design, research and develop for display, optics, sensing and perception technologies and systems for the future VR/AR/XR applications.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the design and the development from early prototypes to production of cameras, imaging or depth sensors used for next generation AR/VR products
• Define the imaging and sensing requirements based on the need of the AR/VR/MR user experiences; Translate requirements to sensing HW specifications and down-select image sensing solutions for products
• Design and implement metrics to quantify performance quality of machine perception and RGB images
• Work with a cross functional team to ensure a sound imaging architecture and flawless integration of image sensors into the final product
• Lead and collaborate with internal or external partners to develop novel sensor solutions to meet future AR/VR sensor needs, work with vendors to align and influence their sensor roadmap
• Bring up, calibrate, test and evaluate the new sensing prototypes; Define test plans and review results as part of cross-team collaborations
• Collaborate and routinely present technical data to cross functional audiences

Minimal Qualifications:
• Master or above degree in Optics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related fields
• 5+ years of optical engineering experiences in designing, developing and characterizing imaging sensing system and/or camera modules
• 2+ years of experiences in developing the imaging sensing system for consumer products
• 2+ years of experiences of managing optics and sensing vendors for MP
• Hands-on experience setting up and characterizing imaging systems in a lab setting
• Experience with multi-camera system calibration
• Proficient with programming languages such as Matlab or Python
• Strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experiences in developing and launching the imaging sensing system for consumer products with successful track records of full product life cycles
• Experience leading cross-functional communications for defining image quality requirements and test methods
• Knowledge of image processing techniques, ISP blocks and CV algorithms
• Knowledge and experience with lasers, LEDs, sub components, drivers, optical components
• Knowledge of depth sensing systems, including stereo and time-of-flight systems
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via Greenhouse schedule_type: Full-time
Job Descriptions: · Support games and brands from Tencent portfolio companies (minorities and majorities) in building products and IPs that create long lasting impact on gamers... · Advise as a consultant (hands-off mode) or take the lead and execute (hands-on mode) on topics such as: game and brand identity, art bible, art direction, art pipeline, marketing strategy and assets etc. · Write briefs and oversee work done by external agencies and Job Descriptions:

· Support games and brands from Tencent portfolio companies (minorities and majorities) in building products and IPs that create long lasting impact on gamers...
· Advise as a consultant (hands-off mode) or take the lead and execute (hands-on mode) on topics such as: game and brand identity, art bible, art direction, art pipeline, marketing strategy and assets etc.
· Write briefs and oversee work done by external agencies and freelancers.
· Build an internal agency capable of executing world class marketing assets ranging for screenshots to full in-engine trailers.

Job Requirements:

· 15+ years of experience working in both game production and marketing/publishing environment
· Proven track record in function such as Art Director, Realization Director, Cinematic Director, Trailer Directors etc. on both AAA and indies titles
· Holistic approach in terms of entertainment culture, art direction in general and cinematography
· Experience working on vastly different games genres and demographics
· Resourceful and knowledgeable in all appropriate industry pipelines, game engines and tools
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Summary We are inviting motivated researchers and engineers to join our team in Bay Area. The team works on developing cutting edge technologies in multimedia data compression, processing, transmission, analysis and beyond. Some example areas include (but not limited to) video compression algorithms, future video coding standards, VR and 360 video coding and transmission, intelligent visual data... analysis and representation, future immersive data Summary

We are inviting motivated researchers and engineers to join our team in Bay Area. The team works on developing cutting edge technologies in multimedia data compression, processing, transmission, analysis and beyond. Some example areas include (but not limited to) video compression algorithms, future video coding standards, VR and 360 video coding and transmission, intelligent visual data... analysis and representation, future immersive data compression and processing (e.g. point cloud, light field, etc.)

Responsibility:
• Research, design, implement, and optimize novel algorithms/models that lead to improved video compression performance
• Summarize the developed algorithms into academic papers, standard contributions and patent applications
• Represent company in standard meetings and academic conferences

Minimum qualification:
• Master degree in computer science, electrical engineering, math, statistics, or related fields
• 5+ years of related working experience
• Publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences
• Interest and experience in video compression and video coding standards
• Strong coding skills in C/C++
• Ability to communicate/collaborate with other researchers/engineers
• Ability to think out of box

Preferred candidates for this position should also have
• Proven track record of making contributions to video coding standards
• Good understanding of state-of-the-art video compression algorithms
• Working experience on HEVC
• Working experience on Joint Exploration Model by JVET

About Tencent Media Lab:

Tencent Media Lab is committed to research and development of emerging multimedia technologies that can be used for both existing and envisaged applications. Some of the Lab’s notable work focuses on advanced compression of audio, video and volumetric media content; media network transmission and real-time communication; processing, analysis, understanding and quality assessment of multimedia content based on signal processing and deep learning; and system design of end-to-end solutions for immersive media (XR, volumetric, and holographic). In addition, the Lab contributes to the development of international technology standards in fields such as multimedia data compression, network transmission protocols, multimedia systems, and open-source projects
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Job Responsibilities: -Develop and support reliable and high-performance online services, and help integrate them into the company’s products; -Work closely with Design to improve upon or create new multiplayer services... -Improve low-level network systems to give players a great game experience; -Manage deployment of new servers and monitor operations after launch; -Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Job Requirements: -Bachelor’s Job Responsibilities:
-Develop and support reliable and high-performance online services, and help integrate them into the company’s products;
-Work closely with Design to improve upon or create new multiplayer services...
-Improve low-level network systems to give players a great game experience;
-Manage deployment of new servers and monitor operations after launch;
-Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Job Requirements:
-Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience;
-Strong knowledge of C/C++;
-Thorough understanding of server architecture and networking protocols;
-Experience working in Linux / Unix environment with debugging/optimization skills.

Pluses:
-Experience with making multiplayer games, especially with Unity/Unreal Engine;
-Knowledge of one script programming language, e.g., Lua/Python/Typescript;
-Passion for playing and developing exceptional multiplayer games
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via Greenhouse schedule_type: Full-time
Team Kaiju seeks a Character Concept artist who can help us build the next blockbuster game for gaming communities around the world. We are looking for someone who wants to make fun games to be played and enjoyed for years to come. We are passionate about players and about listening to their feedback to create new, compelling experiences. Are you someone who is engaged with players, understands... what keeps them captivated, and cares deeply about Team Kaiju seeks a Character Concept artist who can help us build the next blockbuster game for gaming communities around the world.

We are looking for someone who wants to make fun games to be played and enjoyed for years to come. We are passionate about players and about listening to their feedback to create new, compelling experiences. Are you someone who is engaged with players, understands... what keeps them captivated, and cares deeply about gaming as a medium? Are you ready to channel your passion and energy into creating long-lasting fun games for global audiences? Then, come join us in our ambitious endeavor to create extraordinary games.

You will work closely with our Art Leaders to help us guide the art vision for our studio’s first project. You will be able to apply your experience creating concept designs for characters, creatures, props, and weapons. You will also be able to apply your art skills for color theory, human and creature anatomy, lighting, design theory, as well as style exploration, to combine compelling and inspiring art with great gameplay.

Responsibilities
• Create highly inspirational characters, creatures, and weapons that inspire the team and contribute to the unique visual direction of our game
• Quickly explore ideas through comprehensible thumbnails and sketches
• Explore different art styles focused on pushing visuals into new territory
• Create final concept artwork from thumbnails and sketches
• Create visual development concepts to promote ideas and enroll others in a unique artistic vision for the game
• Create highly descriptive illustrations (such as model sheets) that can be used by the artist on the team
• Partner with other artists, designers, and engineers to provide visual and concept solutions to help problem solving complex design goals

Requirements
• Relevant professional experience as a Concept Artist
• A portfolio of visionary and inspiring concept work you can show and talk about your ideas to the team
• Strong sense of style combined with a solid foundation of human/creature anatomy, fashion, and mechanical designs
• Expert understanding of Photoshop or an equivalent design program
• Ability to understand and incorporate requests and revisions effectively and efficiently
• Ability to deliver and respond to feedback with paint over, verbal and written formats
• Understanding of gameplay mechanics and a developer’s mindset, using your artistic skills to improve the player experience

Pluses
• Shipped at least one AAA game
• Experienced working with the UI/UX department and providing design solutions.
• Create inspirational illustrations for marketing, storyboard and 2.5D frames for narrative
• Knowledge of 3D software packages such as Blender, Maya, Z-brush, etc.
• Ability to create appealing graphic designs such as logos, patterns, and fonts

The base pay range for this position in Washington is $117,600 to $215,600 per year.
Actual pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as other medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the specific position offered.
Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
Employees are also able to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan, 15-25 days of vacation leave per year (Vacation hours accrued based on years of service), 12 days of paid holidays, and 10 days of paid sick leave.

What is in it for you?

Create blockbuster games with ample resources and support: Bring incredible game ideas to players around the world with the support of one of the most successful studios in the world. We are backed by TiMi Studio Group, who has developed some of the most popular games worldwide.

Develop for global audiences and make an impression on the entire industry: Join Team Kaiju in making games as part of an ambitious, talented, and seasoned team.

Support passionate communities at a global scale: Join a team that cares about players and wants to reward their passion through openness, risk-taking, and novel game design. Help create the next great community of players that connect across borders, backgrounds, and cultures
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