Jim Buck

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Long-time C++/C/assembly language developer in the video game and adjacent industries. I started out writing vehicle physics and game engines from scratch back before there were off-the-shelf game engines.

About

Long-time C++/C/assembly language developer in the video game and adjacent industries. I started out writing vehicle physics and game engines from scratch back before there were off-the-shelf game engines. I’m also a professional musician, regularly-gigging guitarist in various bands.

  • 26 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • PolishAdvanced
  • RussianIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Gaming
  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

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Work experience· 5 roles

Software Engineer · Offboard Platform & Visualization Team (Amazon Prime Air)Jan 2022 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 9 mos

C++ development on Linux with Visual Studio Code. Built and enhanced 3D visualization and simulation components for autonomous vehicle fleets, mentored junior engineers, and contributed to internal documentation and tooling pipelines.

Software Development Engineer · Amazon Prime AirOct 2020 – Sep 2025 · 5 yrs

Drove visualization and simulation tooling for autonomous drones. Implemented in C++/Python on Windows/Linux with Visual Studio Code workflows. Built back-end simulation visualization, integrated ImGui-based debugging interfaces, and collaborated with multiple internal teams to support drone delivery scenarios.

Developer · Amazon Game StudiosMay 2019 – Sep 2025 · 6 yrs 5 mos

Developed simulation/game tech in C++/Python (Visual Studio) for Lumberyard-based projects. Implemented gameplay/simulation logic, integrated PhysX, evaluated third-party physics engines, and contributed debugging and tooling improvements; supported cross-team collaboration and mentoring.

Founder / Lead Developer · Twitchy Thumbs Entertainment, Inc.Sep 2005 – Present · 21 yrs 3 mos
Lead / Senior Software Engineer · Sony Interactive Entertainment America (989 Studios)May 2000 – Sep 2025 · 25 yrs 5 mos

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science · SUNY Albany2030 – 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics · SUNY Albany2030 – 2025

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