I've posted about this in forum conversations before, but I thought I would make a separate topic to highlight this.
We're still hiring, so if you're a web developer or programmer and you think you've got the stuff, please take a look at the job listings:
http://www.plaync.com/us/jobs/jobs_arenanet.php
There are also some art and design positions, too.
EDIT: This is for GW2. :-)
ArenaNet is Hiring!
Regina Buenaobra
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iiiiiiinteresting o__o
this for gw2?
this for gw2?
Winterclaw
Isn't it kinda funny that dev teams only look for the very best and most experienced game developers but never really bother to try and develop them themselves.
stanzhao
this made me laugh.
i dont know if this is some sort of publicity thing by regina trying to say that the anet team is doing really well despite all the cutbacks and job losses. but these jobs have been on the site for a while. if you simply click on 'more jobs' there are tons of roles.
if this was a major thing then surely this topic would be a sticky and would have been made a long time ago. seems a little to planned to all of a sudden try and get the average forum goer to notice there are jobs on in a time of cut backs.
i dont know if this is some sort of publicity thing by regina trying to say that the anet team is doing really well despite all the cutbacks and job losses. but these jobs have been on the site for a while. if you simply click on 'more jobs' there are tons of roles.
if this was a major thing then surely this topic would be a sticky and would have been made a long time ago. seems a little to planned to all of a sudden try and get the average forum goer to notice there are jobs on in a time of cut backs.
Antares Ascending
Geez!!! They are looking for the best of the best...this is a good thing.
Maybe some of the people let go didn't measure up or were not in a central enough area to be part of the team.
For all that are sure ArenaNet is just running another scam..go find a game you can trust...make sure they like Lemmings!
Maybe some of the people let go didn't measure up or were not in a central enough area to be part of the team.
For all that are sure ArenaNet is just running another scam..go find a game you can trust...make sure they like Lemmings!
Regina Buenaobra
I guess it seems planned to you if you haven't seen me posting a link to the jobs page before on the forums.
Our recruiter just told me today to get the word out again, so I did.
Our recruiter just told me today to get the word out again, so I did.
Gun Pierson
Are they all GW2 related? I guess so, but you never know.
It's a good thing they still hire ofcourse. Complex stuff to master though.
It's a good thing they still hire ofcourse. Complex stuff to master though.
Regina Buenaobra
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Geez!!! They are looking for the best of the best...this is a good thing.
Maybe some of the people let go didn't measure up or were not in a central enough area to be part of the team. For all that are sure ArenaNet is just running another scam..go find a game you can trust...make sure they like Lemmings! |
Some of the advertised positions have been advertised there for a few months now. Our recruiter thought it would be worthwhile to get the word out again, so I posted here. If you're not interested, it's fine.
Antares Ascending
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The people let go worked for NCsoft, not here at the ArenaNet studios.
Some of the advertised positions have been advertised there for a few months now. Our recruiter thought it would be worthwhile to get the word out again, so I posted here. If you're not interested, it's fine. |
Web - Web Developer (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) Bellevue
Web - Services Programmer Bellevue
Web - Lead Developer Bellevue
QA - Lead QA Tester Bellevue
Programmer - Tools and Engine Programmer Bellevue
Programmer - Server Programmer Bellevue
Programmer - Multi-core Programmer Bellevue
Programmer - Graphics Programmer Bellevue
Programmer - General Programmer x 2(3) Bellevue
Programmer - Content Programmer Bellevue
Design - Systems Designer Bellevue
Design - Senior- Level Visual Designer Bellevue
Artist - Technical Artist - Outsourcing Bellevue
Artist - Environment/Prop Artist Bellevue
belladonna shylock
in my opinion, this is a great opportunity. Like Antares, I don't qualify either. My background is accounting 
Otherwise I would jump all over it.
Also..
It's amazing how crappy the first few posts were after Regina announced it....she brings valuable information to the forum and people try to turn it into whatever they want. Sad.
Thank you Regina!
Otherwise I would jump all over it. Also..
It's amazing how crappy the first few posts were after Regina announced it....she brings valuable information to the forum and people try to turn it into whatever they want. Sad.
Thank you Regina!
Tombguard321
Thought people would have jumped at the chance for a Job at ArenaNet perhaps I am wrong.
I just wish EmJey from this forums has a look he will be great in the art and design positions esp considering his talent :-)
I just wish EmJey from this forums has a look he will be great in the art and design positions esp considering his talent :-)
HawkofStorms
Sigh... if only they had a job opening in legal.
Darcy
I'll pass the word around my real life family/friends list, Regina. With so many unemployed on that list nowadays, a move to the Northwest Coast will seem more attractive.
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.
Winterclaw
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Some of the advertised positions have been advertised there for a few months now. Our recruiter thought it would be worthwhile to get the word out again, so I posted here. If you're not interested, it's fine.
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Sir Skullcrasher
Hopefully they can get enough peoples fast to complete GW2!
cosyfiep
hmmmm, I have a sister in law who was recently laid off from microsoft----(aka she lives in the redmond area with my brother of course)......wonder if she would be interested----------------------------------
Jenn
Too bad I live so far from Bellvue, WA. I used to own my own web designing company and it sounds like it's a fun environment to work in! C'est la vie. Good luck with the search, anet. May you get the best!
_Nihilist_
Thanks for the info, Regina.
Craywulf
Regina, thanks for posting this. My cousin is looking for work. I'll have him send his resume.
Master Ketsu
I've been tempted to apply to arenanet a few times...I could probably get in as an environmental \ prop artist if I sent them my best 3D work.
But then I realized they would likely do an in-game background check on my account only to reveal 3 years of the legendary trolling and griefing moments I have accomplished both in game and in forums.
But then I realized they would likely do an in-game background check on my account only to reveal 3 years of the legendary trolling and griefing moments I have accomplished both in game and in forums.
Crunk N Monkey
i dont understand why people are making fun of this, this is an oppurtunity for experienced web developers and programmers who are fond of the game and physcd about GW2, to work on the actual thing and get a sneek peek at it, and your getting paid in the horrible job-market we live in nowadays. I only wish i had a degree to help, but by the time i get one GW2 will be out, i hope, lol.
pamelf
hmm, if you guys ever need writers that's when i'll apply.
MarlinBackna
I applaud ANet for still hiring (even if those positions have been up for a while) in this tough economic climate. I'm in my first year of college and I'm very close to deciding what I want to major in. I'm going to be an engineer, but between computer science and electrical, I have no clue. My dream job is game development though. Whether or not I actually go for it is an entirely different matter. Anyway, I would so be interested if I was old enough/had degree/had experience. 
WhiteAsIce
Ahh dang, I just graduated from college, but with a degree in business marketing. If there was an open position related to that, I would've applied in a heartbeat.
Apollo Smile
My older brother already applied. 
bsoltan
Bah, if only I knew C/C++. Not that you'd be hiring programmers all the way from the UK anyway.
Good luck to anyone applying.
Good luck to anyone applying.
Akaraxle
I'm a dev and could qualify for a couple of those positions, but the US is kinda...
own age myname
If I was actually qualified, it'd be pretty close to where I live lol. Too young to have a job at Anet
Jecht Scye
Darn, about six months too early at the moment. I still have to finish up college or I would be applying. It would be a long move though anyway I guess, I live all the way on the other side of the country.
Lonesamurai
I wish I had the skills to apply...
I could do with the change of scenery
I could do with the change of scenery
CrustyEarl
Every Game job I may be qualified for is always like 800 Miles away... (I need to get out of here!!!)
riktw
hmm i am still buzy getting qualified, will take at least 3 years xD
so if you keep delaying GW2 i could help
aw well lets not do that, maybe i can help when you are going to make GW3
so if you keep delaying GW2 i could help
aw well lets not do that, maybe i can help when you are going to make GW3
Fril Estelin
Well it's strange no one qualified enough has applied after the previous announcement. If I was in the area, I'd apply without a doubt.
In this industry, like in most computing companies, training is done at Uni or via personal experience in a startup company, or via personal projects done in your own free time. I'm sure that, like any other companies, Anet provides training for specific stuff, but you need to have the right kind of skills (see the specific job profiles to see the technical stuff they ask for...the "Tools and Engine Programmer" job requires sending 2.5k LOC). And they can't financially afford at this point to hire "inexperienced" people.
CS will more likely help you. although electronics (called "electrical engineering" in the USA?) is very helpful.
I'm sure they will, if the person is willing to move. You don't have that many talented programmers in the world to allow yourself to disregard international applications. If you look at the job profiles, you actually need quite a lot of experience.
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Isn't it kinda funny that dev teams only look for the very best and most experienced game developers but never really bother to try and develop them themselves.
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I'm going to be an engineer, but between computer science and electrical, I have no clue. My dream job is game development though. Whether or not I actually go for it is an entirely different matter. Anyway, I would so be interested if I was old enough/had degree/had experience.
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Bah, if only I knew C/C++. Not that you'd be hiring programmers all the way from the UK anyway.
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Winterclaw
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I really think this country needs to bring back apprenticing as an option.
Crom The Pale
Regina, how many writers does Anet employ?
I have noticed that many game companies dig deep when it comes to finding talent for programing and graphics but rarely do they go after writers to punch up the story aspect of games. Considering how important PvE looks to be for GW2 I would think they would want some highly skilled writers to add some new and creative twists not to mention prevent any large plot holes that might develop.
I have noticed that many game companies dig deep when it comes to finding talent for programing and graphics but rarely do they go after writers to punch up the story aspect of games. Considering how important PvE looks to be for GW2 I would think they would want some highly skilled writers to add some new and creative twists not to mention prevent any large plot holes that might develop.
Fril Estelin
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That's the problem IMO, too much reliance on the universities. Writing code for gaming in general, and online gaming in specific, is going to be a lot different than writing general business apps. Plus from my college experience, most computer programming classes are just enough to get your feet wet and not really geared to the more demanding tasks.
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I agree that apprenticeship is a great option (I myself teach programming to non-CS students), but an MMO is not in the category of average computing applications. Not at this point in time (it would have been the case 5-7 years ago).
Web apps are quite different, because they're technically more limited than traditionnal apps. Although the pressure on professional finish (visual, server workload, security) is such that it's slightly more difficult to learn the tricks of the job.
MithranArkanere
Ah... far, far away...
I can't do anything about it for now.
I can't do anything about it for now.
Lyger
I live in the wrong country
Billiard
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Regina, how many writers does Anet employ?
I have noticed that many game companies dig deep when it comes to finding talent for programing and graphics but rarely do they go after writers to punch up the story aspect of games. Considering how important PvE looks to be for GW2 I would think they would want some highly skilled writers to add some new and creative twists not to mention prevent any large plot holes that might develop. |
pumpkin pie
If you really really want to write story for Guild Wars,
come up with one for a GW's BMP or expansion, copyright it (if its your own story) :P~ then send it to Arena Net, who knows they might buy it! and we get more things to play until GW2.
I don't think I am qualify, unless they want to hire someone to layout their newsletters and can work from overseas to the US I am very cheap :P~
come up with one for a GW's BMP or expansion, copyright it (if its your own story) :P~ then send it to Arena Net, who knows they might buy it! and we get more things to play until GW2.
I don't think I am qualify, unless they want to hire someone to layout their newsletters and can work from overseas to the US
I am very cheap :P~