Final Draft, Inc. develops and publishes the entertainment industry's top-selling scriptwriting software products. Founded in 1991, the company is a pioneer and innovator in the scriptwriting software market; allowing writers to concentrate on the creative process instead of the formatting process.

Final Draft, Inc will be taking on several new initiatives in the coming months and is seeking C++ developers to work with our existing software development teams. This individual will report directly to our head of Technology in our Calabasas, CA offices.

Job Description:
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience developing consumer based desktop applications for Windows and Macintosh. As a C++ developer, you will be a part of a 8-person team that works in an Agile development environment where you will be expected to participate in test driven development. We are looking for someone who works well in a team environment, has solid development experience but is comfortable working on things in a self-directed manner.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing desktop, applications using Objective-C and C++ for Mac and C++ for Windows
• Developing iPad applications using Objective-C and C++
• Maintaining existing code and creating enhancements for Mac and Windows platforms
• Creating unit tests and automated acceptance tests for product features
• Working with Product Manager to create iteration plans and schedules
• Working with Product Management to interpret business requirements into technical requirements and design documentation

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3+ years of overall software development experience
• Minimum 3+ years experience developing desktop applications using C++
• Minimum 2+ years of programming experience on Macintosh and/or Windows
• Previous MFC and Visual Studio experience a strong plus
• Previous experience with Perforce or other version control tools a plus
• Previous experience with JavaScript and shell scripting a strong plus
• Experience with test driven development, Agile and Scrum a plus
• Experience using FIT or other test automation tools a strong plus

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Medical and dental coverage
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Casual work environment
• Flexible Hours

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