ZeniMax Online Studios LLC is a subsidiary of ZeniMax Media, specializing in the development of massively multiplayer online games. The studio is known for titles like Elder Scrolls Online and it’s various expansions. Now it seems Zenimax Studios is making another MMO for consoles.
Zenimax Studios Hiring for new MMO
A job listing has been posted at Zenimax’s career’s page, which you can read below
Core Tech Programmer
Division: ZeniMax Online Studios | Department: Programming | Location: Hunt Valley, MD, US
Join the team at ZOS and work on an exciting new IP!
Responsibilities:
- Implement core engine tech
- Turn engine architectural goals into reality
- Develop core engine components (threading, object system, memory management, file system, etc.)
- Work with engineers, artists, designers, world builders, and producers to match core engine features and performance to the game’s vision
Requirements:
- 4+ years of game industry software development experience
- Extensive engine programming experience on either in-house engines or commercial ones such as Unreal and Crytek/Lumberyard
- History of implementing low-level tech in high-quality engineering teams
- Strong technical knowledge of Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC
- Robust programming skills/experience in C++
- Credited on at least one published video game in a programmer role
- Strong architecture and low-level performance programming skills
- Strong communication skills
- Experience with network game client/server architecture
Desired Skills:
- MMO development experience
The highlighted bit is the important thing to note here, which means the following things
- They need someone who has worked with MMOs so it’s possibly another MMO game, like Elder Scrolls Online.
- They want someone who can work with consoles that are Xbox One and PS4, as well as PC, meaning it’s still current generation.
- The main listing is there because they want to work on a brand new IP and we have no idea what it is at the moment.
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What do you think Zenimax Studio’s next project will be? Are you a fan of Elder Scrolls Online? Let us know in the comments below.