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Netflix job posting hints at movie streaming for other consoles
Joystiq —
... A curious new job listing for Netflix seeks an "Engineering Leader -- Gaming Platforms," reports Gamasutra. The applicant is expected to have experience developing and testing media rich applications, and should be prepared to "rapidly prototype and ...
Netflix Job Posting Hints at Expanded Console Support
GameDaily BIZ Features Feed —
... today uncovered a Netflix job posting for a position titled "Engineering Leader - Gaming Platforms." The post says that the team works on "prototyping, testing and building the Netflix experience for gaming consoles" and is "tasked with bringing the latest generation of movie discovery and delivery technology to the gaming console platforms." "We are looking for a hands-on leader and innovator," reads the job posting. "We seek deep experience developing and testing media rich applications on current generation gaming consoles. Candidates will be technical, strong leaders, ...
Job Listing Stirs Netflix on Wii, PS3 Rumors
Wired: Game|Life —
... platforms," it adds.
While the ad is no guarantee that you'll see Netflix service on your PlayStation 3 or Wii any time soon, it does seem as if the company wants to expand its presence in the console market.
The question now is whether gamers want to stream video to their console of choice. PlayStation 3 fans have shown an interest in downloading films and television, but do you Wii fans feel the need to watch the latest NBC sitcoms on your lil' white console?
Engineering Leader—Gaming Platforms [Netflix Job Center, via Gamasutra] ...
Netflix Expanding Service To Other Consoles?
The Escapist : Latest News —
Netflix has indirectly confirmed that they're at least considering expanding their service beyond the Xbox 360 by posting a job listing looking for someone to lead a team working with multiple consoles. The listing , which is for a "Engineering Lead" for the gaming platforms department, asks for someone with "deep experience developing and testing media rich applications on current generation gaming consoles." Notice that plural at the end of the sentence. Netflix currently has a home on a single console - it appears that they're now looking to expand their streaming service to ...
Netflix on the lookout for gaming platforms engineering guru
Engadget —
... We've heard whispers of Netflix heading to other, non-Xbox 360 game consoles before, and now adding to the susurrus is a job listing from the company for Engineering Lead - Gaming Platforms. The description calls for someone familiar with the technical ...
Netflix Streaming on PS3 May Not be Far Off
PlayStation LifeStyle —
Netflix has a job opening for an Engineering Leader — Gaming Platforms. This is far from a smoking gun, but it does breath new life into the various rumors that Netflix will be making its way to other gaming consoles. There have been no formal announcements, but it would not be surprising if this was kept mum until E3. Is there a real demand for Netflix streaming on PS3? Feel free to share in our comments.
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Netflix Looking For Console Programmers [NetFlix]
Kotaku —
... weren't enough to get us ready for it, this job listing certainly has us convinced you're interested in streaming moves from the PS3 and Wii. ...
Netflix to test and prototype streaming on other platforms
Destructoid —
... Netflix is interested in bring their streaming experience to consoles not named the Xbox 360. A recent job listing for an “Engineering Leader” for the company’s “gaming platforms team” spilled the beans on Netflix’s plans for console domination. ...
Netflix possibly looking to expand console presence
Opposable Thumbs —
... The posting, advertising an opening for an "Engineering Leade," for gaming platforms states that the company is looking for someone who has "deep experience developing and testing media rich applications on current generation gaming consoles." Anyone applying for the job should have strong leadership abilities and will be expected "to help build a small technology team to rapidly prototype and iterate on a variety of platforms." ...
Netflix Coming To Other "Gaming Platforms"
GayGamer.net —
... horsepower, it wouldn't be totally unrealistic to think that they may be targeting the Wii's rather sizable audience. Either way, I can't wait. Ever since Netflix became available I've noticed that a lot of my 360 time has been spent watching streaming goodies and I cannot recommend the service enough to those with even a passing interest in it.
Those with enough experience and interested in applying can head on over to Netflix's job site and drop off their resume.
[Netflix Job Listings] via Gamasutra
Netflix Hints at More Console Support
Edge Online - Interactive Entertainment Today —
... The job advertisement is for an Engineering Leader—Gaming Platforms, and the successful candidate should “expect to help build a small technology team to rapidly prototype and iterate on a variety of platforms.” ...
Netflix is Xbox 360 Console Exclusive “For Now”
Edge Online - Interactive Entertainment Today —
... continued speculation that the company would move to roll out the service on other platforms such as the PS3 and Wii. That possibility appeared to be heightened by a recent job posting on the company s website for an Engineering Leader Gaming Platforms with years of experience building and leading the development of games on current-gen consoles. You are familiar with several of those consoles, the technical hurdles associated with them, and the means of navigating those hurdles, the ad continues. The job posting followed ...
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