Employment
At Scaleform we always have an interest in hearing from extremely talented, experienced, passionate people dedicated to success. We are happy to accept resumes at any time for those with programming expertise in the areas of C++, Flash and ActionScript and individuals with extensive experience in the video game and technology fields.
At present, the roles we are actively seeking can be viewed in our Now Hiring Section below. If you want to be considered to become part of a dynamic team of high performers, forward your resume to employment@scaleform.com
Now Hiring
Senior Graphics Engineer - North America
Scaleform Corp., the leading UI middleware company for the videogame industry, is looking for a talented and experienced graphics engineer. Scaleform is developing the world’s first multi-threaded general-purpose 2D vector graphics engine with 3D capabilities, targeting best possible performance and memory use on today PCs, consoles, mobile devices and future systems. Applicants for this position would be directly involved in the design and implementation of this engine, spearheading development of many of its subsystems.
We are looking for a self-motivated, proactive individual who has the experience and dedication to develop best-of-breed graphics technology. As a senior graphics engineer, you can expect to spend most of the time programming, but should also be willing to take a leadership role.
Scaleform offers a fun, creative and rewarding environment with a full range of benefits and competitive compensation.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, implement and polish 2D and 3D rendering features.
- Produce clean, maintainable, well-documented code in adherence to internal standards
- Analyze requirements, design, write, test and deploy highly functional code
- Actively participate in team by making recommendations on how to improve product quality as well as group productivity
- Profile, undertake performance-analysis, optimization and performance tuning
- Keep up to date on current rendering trends including upcoming graphics-related technologies such as initiatives, protocols, techniques, and tools
Skills & Experience
- In-depth knowledge of graphics programming APIs such as OpenGL and DirectX
- Must be willing to learn new game development hardware
- Must have excellent time, task, and resource organization skills due to the multiple platforms, systems and issues involved
- B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent
- Expert C/C++ and math skills
- Experience with multithreaded programming
- Experience in rendering-related CPU and GPU optimization strategies
- Ability to debug, profile and optimize code (memory/speed) to maximize the capabilities of each platform
- Program in a methodical and structured manner
- Expertise with major graphics platforms, consoles and APIs
- Hands-on experience with shader programming in HLSL, GLSL or Cg
- 4 years professional experience, game-industry preferred
- Experience with console and cross-platform development
- Motivated, self starter, creative thinker, ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Account Manager - North America
Scaleform, the leading provider of user interface (UI) software to the videogame and consumer electronic industries, is seeking a creative and motivated individual to spearhead our North American sales efforts. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to sell our leading-edge technology, Scaleform GFx, and drive revenues in a rapidly growing company. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Greenbelt, Maryland, Scaleform maintains a global presence with staff in China, Japan and Korea and has been licensed in over 600 interactive software applications worldwide.
As the Account Manager of North America, you will be responsible for growing business by qualifying and converting inbound leads, identifying and prospecting new business, and managing our existing accounts and recurring business. The ideal candidate is well connected in the videogame industry, understands 3D/2D technology and videogame product development, has experience with sales negotiations and technology licensing, and is genuinely passionate about technology and the interactive entertainment industry.
Scaleform offers a fun, creative and rewarding environment with a full range of benefits, and competitive compensation and commission packages.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain relationships with existing customer base
- Identify prospects using creative lead generation techniques
- Track leads, manage sales pipeline, and provide regular sales forecasts
- Recommend effective marketing vehicles and press strategies to grow sales and assist in executing key programs with Scaleform management team
- Provide customer feedback and market insight to Scaleform engineering and management teams to influence product development roadmap and maximize sales growth
Skills & Experience
- Proven sales track record demonstrating strong growth
- Strong knowledge of the video game industry and graphics applications markets
- 4+ years sales in the technology/software or videogame industries
- Experience working in a team environment and achieving results
- General knowledge of Salesforce, Excel, Powerpoint and general web technologies
- Effective and polished communication skills
- 4-Year Degree with computer science, marketing or business field preferred
Additional Information
- Position located at Scaleform headquarters in Greenbelt, MD - local candidates preferred. Will consider Los Angeles (and remote work arrangement) for the right candidate.
Where We Are
Scaleform's offices are centrally located within the Washington Metropolitan area, which encompasses Southern Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia. We are in close proximity to the University of Maryland, the Goddard Space Flight Center and the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. Scaleform is also near Annapolis (Maryland's state capitol and home to the US Naval Academy), Baltimore, and Columbia, which has been ranked as one of the top ten places to live for the last two years by Money Magazine.
The Washington Metropolitan area is a vital community with a vast array of world-class cultural opportunities. This region encompasses hundreds of cultural activities, entertainment, shopping, festivals, museums (including the Smithsonian Institute) and first-rate restaurants, and offers a variety of getaways within a few hours drive. It has a highly diverse population and a wide variety of vibrant neighborhoods, ranging from urban centers to suburban housing, planned communities (including Reston, Virginia), and rural farmland. Featuring relatively mild weather and four seasons, the DC metro area is highly conducive to an active lifestyle, and has several parks, outdoor recreation areas, bike routes, and walking paths. Washington DC is consistently named by Runner's World magazine as one of the top 25 Best Running Cities in America.
Opportunities for higher education are abundant in the region. Some of the country's most prestigious colleges and universities are within the greater metropolitan area, including American University, Corcoran College of Art and Design, Gallaudet University, Georgetown University, George Mason University, George Washington University, Howard University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Mary Washington and the University of Maryland system.
Washington DC Facts and Figures (from Smithsonianmag.com):
- Number of museums: 74
- Number of cinemas: 30
- Public libraries: 27
- Number of sunny days a year: 202
- Annual precipitation: 43.4 inches
- Public transportation: Extensive MetroBus and MetroRail systems
- Access to airports: The Washington DC area is served by three airports, Reagan National Airport, Baltimore Washington International and Washington Dulles International Airport. All are easily accessible by public transportation
