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Think you've got what it takes? BioWare is looking for new blood at GDC 2008 photo

According to the press release that EA shot to our inbox, BioWare will not only have a booth at this month's Game Developers Conference (Feb. 18-22), but will also be on the lookout for the next undiscovered talent to take their IPs to the next level. If you fit the following description, as quoted by Bioware's HR Director, Derek Sidebottom, you'll want to head on over to booth #230 in the Career Pavilion, and pronto: 

"We're looking for people with a passion for excellence in video game development. Our core values are Quality in our Products and Quality in our Workplace, and these have been recognized by countless product-specific awards, as well as BioWare being named amongst Canada's Top 100 Employers for 4 years and Financial Post's 10 Best Companies to Work For."

With the current roster busy working on bringing us the mysterious Star Wars MMO and other things, perhaps you will be part of the historic team that finally brings that KOTOR sequel we've been bitching about. You owe it to the rest of the Old Republic fans to try... it is your destiny.

Full Press Release, after the jump: 

[Thanks Adam!] 

BioWare Recruiting at 2008 Game Developers Conference

Leading video game developer looking for top-notch talent to expand teams developing next-generation PC, console and handheld projects

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (February 15, 2008) - BioWare announced today
plans to expand its development teams for future video game projects.
With studios in Edmonton, Canada, and Austin, Texas, this leading
developer of electronic entertainment software is actively recruiting
for a variety of positions across numerous disciplines.  Since 1995,
BioWare has enjoyed a steady growth of employees and projects across
both its studios in Edmonton, Canada, and Austin, Texas.

From February 18-22, 2008, BioWare will be attending the Game Developers
Conference in San Francisco, California, where hopeful recruits will
have the opportunity to learn more about BioWare and its games, as well
as the positions available, which include 3D graphics programmers,
technical artists, senior writers, and many others. Interested
candidates are encouraged to visit the BioWare HR team at Booth #230 in
the Career Pavilion at the GDC Expo area in the Moscone Center, or find
out more information at the BioWare website: http://jobs.bioware.com
<http://jobs.bioware.com/> .

With a legacy of best-selling hits including Jade Empire(tm), Star
Wars(r): Knights of the Old Republic(tm) and Neverwinter Nights(tm),
BioWare released Mass Effect(tm) for the Xbox 360(tm) videogame and
entertainment system to critical acclaim in November, 2007.  This sci-fi
action role-playing game has received numerous awards including 2007
Game of the Year, Console Game of the Year, and Role-Playing Game of the
Year.  Other BioWare titles currently in development include the dark
heroic fantasy Dragon Age(tm), and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark
Brotherhood for the Nintendo DS(tm).  Unannounced projects include a
massively multiplayer online (MMO) game, and an additional unannounced
title for a next-generation system.  BioWare recently became part of
Electronic Arts, the world's leading interactive entertainment company.

"We're looking for people with a passion for excellence in video game
development," said Derek Sidebottom, BioWare's Director of Human
Resources. "Our core values are Quality in our Products and Quality in
our Workplace, and these have been recognized by countless
product-specific awards, as well as BioWare being named amongst Canada's
Top 100 Employers for 4 years and Financial Post's 10 Best Companies to
Work For."

For a listing of available positions, visit the BioWare jobs website at
http://jobs.bioware.com <http://jobs.bioware.com/> .

About BioWare

BioWare develops computer, console, handheld and online video games
focused on rich stories and memorable characters. Since 1995, BioWare
has created some of the world's best-selling titles including the
award-winning Baldur's Gate(tm) and Neverwinter Nights(tm) series, and
Star Wars(r): Knights of the Old Republic(tm).  Original BioWare-created
IPs include Jade Empire(tm) and the 2007 Game of the Year, Mass
Effect(tm). With studios in Edmonton, Canada, and Austin, Texas, BioWare
is hard at work on the epic fantasy RPG, Dragon Age and Sonic
Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood for the Nintendo DS(tm), as well as
several unannounced projects including a massively multiplayer online
game.  In 2008, BioWare was acquired by the world's leading electronic
entertainment publisher, Electronic Arts.  For more information on
BioWare, visit www.bioware.com <http://www.bioware.com/> .



About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is
the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded
in 1982, the company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive
software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular
handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under
four brand names: EA SPORTS(tm), EA(tm), EA SPORTS BIG(tm) and POGO(tm).
In fiscal 2007, EA posted revenue of $3.09 billion and had 24 titles
that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game
site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text
of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.



BioWare, Mass Effect, Dragon Age and Jade Empire are trademarks or
registered trademarks owned by BioWare Corp. in the U.S. and other
countries. EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS BIG and POGO are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other
countries.  Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of
companies.  Nintendo DS is a trademark of Nintendo.  All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.


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17 comments | showing # 1 to 17

Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/15/2008 13:01
Holyetheline
too bad i won't be there...
Gameboi's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/15/2008 13:03
Gameboi
@Holyetheline

If you mean as far as looking to fill one of those job openings, you can always go their site.
BlindsideDork's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/15/2008 13:11
BlindsideDork
I would apply and get the job but I don't like Mass Effect. True story.*






Contents of the story may not entirely be true. Reader descretion is advised.Commenter cannot be held liable for comments made and will likely sick the 6th ring of fanboys on you if you dare question the word presenting here. Once again, descretion is advised.
Cheeburga's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/15/2008 13:19
Cheeburga
I uh.
fuck.
:[
Snaileb 's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/15/2008 13:40
Snaileb
IF by devotion they mean a guy who loves games as a lifestyle and to dedicate their life and soul into a company who loves making games for gamers, than yes.

If they mean someone who knows how to use programs to create games, than no. But thanks for the heads up.
monosylabik's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/15/2008 13:56
monosylabik
ill be there...with a small portfolio ;)
Gameboi's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/15/2008 14:07
Gameboi
monosylabik..... make us proud ;-)
viralhunter's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/15/2008 14:27
viralhunter
I would TOTALLY apply for the writers posistion...if my book was done and I had something to show off :*(
AfroJoel's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/15/2008 16:41
AfroJoel
i'd rather work at gamecock, those guys are rad.
Dan CiTi's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/15/2008 17:12
Dan CiTi
AI people? YES.
ectogamut's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/15/2008 22:00
ectogamut
I'd work for Bioware if it was my job to stand over the developers with a whip and a bullhorn, screaming and lashing until they get that fucking framerate under control!!! Oh and the inventory system sucks! Fix it! Fix it now!

...I guess what I'm saying is they need more supervisors...
Boolean's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/15/2008 22:24
Boolean
Fuck, 2 years too early. Wait until I've finished my course THEN do this Bioware!
monosylabik's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/15/2008 23:48
monosylabik
Boolean dont worry about the timing..its best to get your name and work out there. the key is for you to start networking early it will help out a lot later down the line.
ridley80's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/16/2008 01:24
ridley80
Yes people...come work in Edmonton! Home of the proud 13th place Oilers! And -40 degree wind chills!
Slique's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/16/2008 06:13
Slique
It's times like this when I'm gutted BioWare doesn't have an English office. :(
Simmy's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/16/2008 17:56
Simmy
Hell I'd work for them even if I had to make the tea all day.
Failing that I'll just be a brutal games tester.
Fading Star's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2008 07:52
Fading Star
Send in the recruits! Good for them.
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