Description

Remote Game Developer

Shape the Future of Interactive Entertainment

Join a team where imagination meets technology, and innovation drives everything we create. We're seeking a Remote Game Developer to bring stories to life, craft immersive worlds, and engage global players with unforgettable experiences. Our company champions creativity, diversity, and boundary-pushing ideas—and we’re just getting started.

If you're passionate about building compelling gameplay mechanics, designing stunning environments, or optimizing game performance, you'll thrive in our collaborative and dynamic development culture.

What You’ll Be Working On

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain core gameplay systems and interactive features using industry-standard engines like Unity or Unreal Engine.
  • Collaborate with game designers, artists, and audio engineers to build innovative experiences that feel intuitive and exciting.
  • Write clean, efficient, and reusable code with strong documentation
  • Optimize game performance across multiple platforms, including desktop, mobile, and console
  • Debug and resolve complex technical issues while maintaining high frame rates and seamless user experiences
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions to conceptualize game features, mechanics, and progression systems
  • Continuously integrate player feedback into iterative development cycles to enhance gameplay

Creative Collaboration

You’ll be a core part of a multidisciplinary team that includes illustrators, sound designers, and narrative developers. Your insight will help shape everything from interface responsiveness to boss battle mechanics.

Agile Development Practices

We follow agile methodologies, with weekly sprints, daily standups, and regular retrospectives. You’ll use tools like Jira, Git, and Notion to stay organized and connected with your teammates worldwide.

Tools & Tech You’ll Use

Game Engines & Languages

  • Unity (C#) or Unreal Engine (C++)
  • Godot for lighter, stylized indie projects
  • Lightweight programming languages like Lua and Python are used to script in-game functionalities.

DevOps & Version Control

  • Git and GitHub for source control and code reviews
  • Continuous integration and deployment workflows to streamline builds and quality assurance
  • Unity Cloud Build and Jenkins for deployment automation

Collaboration Tools

  • Slack for async team conversations
  • Miro for collaborative whiteboarding and flowcharting
  • Figma and Blender for UI/UX prototyping and 3D asset integration

Our Work Environment

100% Remote, Fully Connected

We are a globally distributed team that values flexibility and autonomy. Whether coding from a co-working space in Lisbon or prototyping levels at home in Tokyo, you're constantly plugged into a supportive and creative ecosystem.

Culture of Innovation and Respect

We thrive on mutual respect, inclusion, and a shared commitment to excellence. Creative freedom is not just encouraged—it’s celebrated. Team members regularly lead game jams, concept pitches, and design experiments.

Focus on Balance

We respect your time and boundaries. There’s no crunch here—just planning, prioritized roadmaps, and space to recharge. Your well-being fuels your imagination.

What We’re Looking For

Required Skills & Experience

  • 3+ years of professional experience in game development or interactive media
  • Strong proficiency with game engines (preferably Unity or Unreal)
  • Deep understanding of gameplay loops, physics, animation systems, and user interfaces
  • Solid grasp of 3D mathematics and spatial algorithms
  • Ability to write modular, testable, and well-architected code
  • Experience debugging performance and memory issues on multiple platforms
  • Familiarity with mobile and console deployment pipelines

Preferred but Not Mandatory

  • Experience with shader programming and particle systems
  • VR/AR development exposure (OpenXR, WebXR)
  • Understanding of monetization systems and player progression
  • Knowledge of procedural generation or AI-based gameplay systems
  • Passion for indie games and experimental mechanics

Personal Attributes That Shine

  • Creative problem-solver who thrives on turning ideas into polished features
  • Clear communicator who enjoys cross-functional collaboration
  • Eager learner with a growth mindset and love for experimentation
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working asynchronously

Opportunities for Growth

Expand Your Skill Set

We offer mentorship opportunities, sponsored courses, and access to online learning libraries. We'll support your professional journey if you’re exploring advanced rendering techniques or new narrative systems.

Own What You Build

Developers here aren’t just task-followers—they’re decision-makers. You’ll be empowered to prototype ideas, propose features, and lead initiatives directly influencing game direction.

Showcase Your Vision

Our internal showcase days allow team members to present ideas and gather feedback. Many shipped features began as experimental pitches from passionate developers just like you.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary & Perks

  • Annual Salary: $108,471 (USD), paid monthly
  • Stock options and annual bonus opportunities based on project milestones
  • Home office allowance to elevate your remote workspace
  • Fully paid health insurance and mental wellness coverage
  • Annual game subscription stipend (Steam, Epic, Itch.io)
  • Flexible vacation policy with a minimum of 20 days off per year

Let’s Build Something Epic Together

Bring your boldest ideas, quirkiest mechanics, and deepest code libraries—we want them all. At our studio, creativity is currency, and every developer helps shape the heartbeat of our games.

If you’re ready to design systems that players obsess over, sculpt mechanics that flow like magic, and leave your mark on the next iconic title, this is your stage.

How to Apply

We only need your portfolio, resume, and a few sentences about why this role excites you. We care more about passion and potential than perfection.

Let’s create something unforgettable.

Call to Action

Apply now and join the movement redefining how games are made. Your next big adventure starts here—let's code the future of play.