Our beliefs about work environments are pretty simple - give talented and experienced people the tools they need, the colleagues who will stimulate them, and the opportunity to build games they want to play. The hard part is finding the right people who have the professionalism, maturity, and talent to deliver in that kind of environment.
We've had to go pretty far afield in our search, and even after aggressive screening have averaged about 5 on-site interviews for each person we've hired.
If you have read through our corporate bios and think Valve sounds like the place for you, feel free to contact us even if you don't see a specific job listing that matches your background.
senior software development engineerMust have been a lead programmer on at least one shipping title. Strong design and coding skills. Extensive 3D engine experience is required. Must work well in a team environment.
software development engineerStrong coding skills, very proficient in C/C++. Professional game programming experience, MFC, User Interface, AI design and implementation, TCP/IP network experience, and assembly language experience are helpful but not required.
game designer / level designerMust have strong proficiency in game design, and crafting entertaining experiences. Passion for gaming, strong communication skills, an enthusiasm for hard work, and a background in some level of professional design are important.
animatorWe are looking for a character designer / animator with three years of experience in human and animal 3D animation techniques. Candidates should have a strong sense of design and take pride in the craftsmanship of their work. Knowledge of 3D Studio Max, Bones Pro, and Character Studio a plus. Experience in the gaming industry also a plus.
artistValve needs an artist experienced in the software / gaming industry, whose strengths include 3D environmental texture work and a general facility for 2D design and rendering. Experience in creatively managing the balance between technical limitations and artistic vision will be appreciated.
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