Currently hiring software engineers with Xbox 360 and Wii development experience.

square enix logo - Square Enix setting up LA dev studio

Gamasutra has picked up on a number of job listings found on the career section of the US Square Enix US, apparently confirming the formation of a new LA-based development studio.

Several positions are currently in the process of being filled for the new studio, including that of a Xbox 360 software engineer, product manager and 3D artist. In addition to seeking applicants with Xbox 360 experience, Wii development skills are also sought after.

"Square Enix is building a studio from the ground up. We are making an action-oriented original IP game here in sunny Los Angeles," states one of the job postings.

The listing continues: "How often do you get a chance to make sure that a studio starts off in the right direction? How often do you get to be one of the starting members, but also have medical insurance? This is a rare opportunity to have the creative control of a start-up but the backing and funding of a major publisher."

Square Enix's move into the Western video game space was recently highlighted with the announcement that it will be publishing Gas Powered Games' RTS sequel Supreme Commander 2 across North America and Europe.