Stardock Hiring?

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I was wondering if Stardock is hiring programmers. I've done some searching and found a few comments that they are, but i've not seen a specific email to send a resume/demo to. What kind of requirements are you expecting for people applying to be a programmer?
While I believe I'm not qualified yet for a commercial development position (unless you are interested in an apprenticeship ), this information could be very helpful. My current C++ knowledge would probably allow me to get a Visual Windows certificate, but I'm saving up money to attend Fullsail for a degree. I know just C++ in general isn't enough usually, so what all does a "smaller" company like Stardock want?
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
The biggest and most important requirement to work at Stardock is that you be willing to move to Plymouth, MI (or nearby it). You can email Brad (Frogboy) directly at [email protected].
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Hey, I'd be willing to move to Plymouth, England - is that good enough?
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Is relocation that big of an issue or is there something about Plumouth, MI that people should know?
Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
It's built on top of an ancient Indian burial ground. The high turnover rate among the extra devs hired for GalCiv2 was given a more-or-less official explaination in the GalCiv2 Post Mortem article, but the truth is that they were all murdered by the wrathful spirits of the long dead.

You can rest assured that everything you just read is true, because it's on the Internet. They don't just let people make stuff up, you know?
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
but the truth is that they were all murdered by the wrathful spirits of the long dead.


So all I need is a talisman that protects me from evil spirits and i'm good to go!
Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Is relocation that big of an issue or is there something about Plumouth, MI that people should know?


I think it is just not an area people tend to think of as a big tech area. You know, it's not silicon valley. It also can get very cold and snowy there.

Tony
Reply #7 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
So all I need is a talisman that protects me from evil spirits and i'm good to go!

More or less, yeah. You'd be amazed how many people don't take such simple precautions when they join up with a software development company, though.
Reply #8 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
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The listing can be found at https://www.stardock.com/jobs.asp
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