Careers

• Come join the team that is redefining how mobile subscribers express themselves through compelling, user-generated content applications and services. Have a passion for media, entertainment and technology? Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Then Pulse Entertainment Inc. is the place for you.

  If you are interested in any of these positions, please send us a detailed resume and cover letter to jobs@pulsemobile.com with the job title listed below included in the subject field.

  Mobile Application Developer - BREW
  Lead 3D Developer
  Technical Director (3D Rigging and Template Construction)
  

   

  Mobile Application Developer - BREW
  Job Description:
  Pulse Entertainment Inc., a leading provider of user-generated mobile messaging and entertainment solutions is looking for an experienced mobile application developer to help extend distribution capabilities of a suite of existing commercial applications. Ideal candidates will have a CS/EE degree and a strong C/C++, Java background with an excellent understanding of OOP. Experience in mobile device programming and working knowledge of BREW, TCP/IP, and J2ME is a must. This is an excellent opportunity to work in the mobile entertainment industry in a fast paced start-up environment with substantial equity upside.

  Job Responsibilities:
  * Develop mobile messaging and entertainment applications for BREW devices
  * Document and specify detailed requirements for outsourced/offshore mobile developers to port applications to handsets of leading carriers in US
  * Keep current with mobile development technologies
  * Make modifications and improvements to existing applications and assist with product planning for a future generation of mobile applications
  * Work with outsourced/offshore development teams to manage application development schedules

  Requirements:
  * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
  * 5+ years experience in BREW mobile application development including solid C/C++ skills. Experience with other leading mobile platform environments (i.e. J2ME, Symbian, Windows Mobile, etc.) is essential
  * Experience with the full lifecycle development of mobile phone content applications required. Must have deployed multiple BREW, J2ME, Symbian or Windows Mobile applications into the marketplace
  * Must have an excellent understanding of embedded environments, low memory configurations, mobile APIs and device interfaces
  * Experience in creating high quality 2D, 3D or animated content for low bandwidth delivery
  * Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently, making appropriate decisions and seeking input when needed
  * Proven track record designing/developing mobile phone applications
  * Proven track record of delivering successful software releases to customers
  * Experience with Web and Wap technologies such as HTTP, HTML, XML, WML, CHTML, and XHTML
  * Highly motivated, flexible, self-directed. Able to manage multiple projects
  * Detail focused and well organized
  * Experience in server side development is a plus
  * Ability to quickly develop prototype applications, demonstration programs, and technical components in C/C++, BREW, J2ME, Symbian, and Windows Mobile is a plus
  * Good understanding of mobile networks (i.e. CDMA, GSM, GPRS, EVDO, etc.)
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  Lead 3D Developer
  Job Description:
  This opening is for a senior software engineer specializing in computer graphics to enhance the Pulse Entertainment Inc. Veepers multi-media generation technology. This person will work on such aspects of the Veepers product as interactive 3D visualizations including virtual characters, display of 3D models, photorealistic rendering and publishing of geometry and metadata.



• Job Responsibilities:
  * Primarily responsible for the development and enhancement of 3D graphical software applications
  * Mentor junior engineers and lead design and development
  * Recommend new technologies and approaches
  * Communicate with end-users to determine technical requirements and analyze project requests for feasibility, risk, and level of effort
  * Work with QA to ensure rigorous load testing for stability and scalability
  * Expected to participate in discussions surrounding future innovative applications
  


• Requirements:
  * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or other scientific discipline; advanced degree preferred
  * 5+ years of experience in the computer graphics field
  * Exceptional programming skills in C, C++ and Java required
  * Experience with real-time 3D a significant plus
  * Experience with other multi-media codec technologies (video / audio) a plus
  * Experience with mobile 3D technologies (Open GL, JSR-184) a plus
  * Knowledge of at least one of OpenGL or Direct3D and writing exporters and/or plug-ins for 3DSMax and Maya is a plus
  * Ability to quickly learn legacy code
  * Excellence in problem solving and balancing quick turnaround with long-term quality
  * Must be able to work well with a wide range of personality types. Must be detail oriented and organized, possess strong communication skills, and be able to handle a variety of tasks in an efficient manner
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  Technical Director
  Job Description:
  Pulse Entertainment Inc. is looking for a highly technical 3D artist to model, rig, and assemble 3D template geometry and properties for its next generation mobile services.

  Requirements:
  * Excellent spoken and written communication in English
  * BA degree from an accredited institution in Applied or Fine Arts
  * 1 - 3 years Commercial experience in 3D character modeling and animation
  * Experience with technical rigging of 3D characters
  * Experience in managing data and properties of a 3D model used as part of a gaming system, or as part of an automated production system
  * Ability to learn and be productive using a proprietary tool set
  * Knowledge of Facial animation for speech
  * Knowledge of Facial animation for expression
  * Scripting or Programming experience in Maya or 3D Studio Max
  * In depth knowledge of managing production assets for automated production
  * Ability to draw and/or paint
  * Ability to work in a dynamic environment with short lead times
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