hi.

i have some questions about finding jobs in games.

1) what is the best way to find game companies in the world and know if they want staff(AAA game studios to Lower level game Studios)? is there any general public websites that most of companies and even indie teams get their human resources or people just have to search internet and check for companies website for that?

2) what is most important Abilities to get in AAA games Studios like (dice, naughty dog, etc)? as most AAA games studios work on their own game Engines an tools, it seems basic abilities like math and computer graphics fundamentals or AI algorithms are Importatnt and Resume and making games with engines like unity or Unreal is not much important to them as new employee should learn to work with new Tools.

thank you for Answering

Currently GameDevMap is one of the most comprehensive sites for companies. When companies post their job openings they usually do it on their own web sites in addition to using recruiters and other job boards. Check all the companies in the region you're looking for, do research on the company, and apply.  Be aware that for entry level work many openings aren't published. Most companies get enough unsolicited applications and word-of-mouth recommendations that they don't need to advertise for them. If the company looks good in your research and you want to work there, contact them.

As for abilities, it depends on their needs. It also depends on their location.  In the United States, major studios tend to require either a four year degree or extensive prior experience. After that it all comes down to their needs. If they need someone to work on Unreal or Unity then they'll look for experience with them. If they need someone for computer graphics then that's the requirement. You can be the world's greatest graphics programmer, but if they're looking for a tools programmer you won't get that job.  Similarly for art, you can be an amazing texture artist but won't get a job for concept art; but if they need an environmental artist and you're an environmental artist, that job could be yours.  Consequently, you should get a broad basic understanding plus a specialty of whatever fields you are passionate about because the industry requires all the different areas.