Remote Game Software Engineer

Description

🕹️Remote Game Software Engineer

🎮 Are you a coding wizard with a passion for storytelling and world-building? Do you dream in pixels and think in logic loops? If crafting immersive experiences from behind your keyboard sounds like your idea of fun, we might be your next epic quest. Our remote-first studio seeks a talented Game Software Engineer to bring jaw-dropping, high-performance gaming experiences to life. From physics engines to rendering pipelines, you’ll be the architect of play, working with a crew of developers, designers, and dreamers.

🚀 Company Mission & Culture

We’re more than a game studio—a playground for innovators. Founded by creators who value curiosity and crave challenge, our mission is to redefine how players interact with virtual worlds. We're committed to pushing boundaries with projects ranging from VR-based tactical shooters to emotionally driven puzzle games. Our environment thrives on bold ideas, spontaneous brainstorming, and cross-disciplinary magic.

Fully remote, creatively agile, and always open to moonshot ideas.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

You’ll be the code behind the curtain, breathing life into characters, mechanics, and immersive digital landscapes.

🎯 Here’s what you’ll tackle:

  • 🧠 Design and implement core gameplay systems, physics, UI interactions, and AI behavior
  • 🕹️ Develop and maintain game engine components, asset pipelines, and toolchains
  • 🔄 Optimize performance across multiple platforms (console, PC, mobile)
  • 🎨 Collaborate with game designers and artists to translate ideas into playable features
  • ⚙️ Implement responsive, bug-free user experiences with smooth mechanics
  • 📦 Refactor code for scalability and performance as features evolve
  • 🔍 Debug, test, and profile code to maintain a high-quality gaming experience

🧑‍💻 Tools & Tech You’ll Use

You’re a tech-savvy builder who thrives on tinkering. Expect to work with cutting-edge tools that fuel your creativity:

  • 🎮 Game Engines: Unity or Unreal Engine
  • 💻 Programming Languages: C++, C#, Python
  • 🧰 Tools: Git, Perforce, Visual Studio, Rider
  • 🌐 Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Mobile
  • 📦 Middleware: Photon, FMOD, Havok (depending on project)

🌍 Remote Work Environment

We’ve ditched the cubicles for creativity and flexibility. Our remote work culture is engineered for passionate professionals who value autonomy, accountability, and async collaboration.

🌟 Here’s what you’ll love:

  • 💬 Slack channels buzzing with ideas, memes, and creative debates
  • 📅 Weekly standups and sprint planning via video calls (timezone-flexible)
  • 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Regular pairing sessions and peer reviews for skill sharpening
  • ✨ Optional VR hangouts, virtual coffee breaks, and online game nights

🧠 Qualifications

We're not just looking for code monkeys—we want engineers who think like designers and dream like artists.

📌 You’ll fit right in if you bring:

  • 🎓 A background in software engineering, interactive media, or a closely related technical field, with experience
  • 🕹️ 2+ years of hands-on experience in game software engineering
  • 🔧 Strong proficiency in C++ or C# with a deep understanding of object-oriented design
  • 💡 Experience with game development lifecycles, from prototyping to shipping
  • 🪄 Familiarity with animation systems, rendering, or networked multiplayer is a plus
  • 🧩 A portfolio or playable demos that showcase your technical finesse and creativity

🌈 What Sets You Apart

We love engineers who see bugs as creative puzzles, not obstacles. Bonus points if you:

  • 🎤 Have contributed to open-source gaming tools or indie projects
  • 🧠 Stay current with the latest game dev trends and innovations
  • 🎯 Are comfortable navigating ambiguity and thrive in agile teams
  • 🖌️ Have a sharp eye for detail and love to polish until it shines

🌱 Growth Opportunities

We believe in building games and careers simultaneously. Your growth is part of the mission.

🔓 Unlock your next level through:

  • 📚 Sponsored learning budgets and online course reimbursements
  • 🎓 Mentorship sessions with senior game developers and tech leads
  • 🧠 Access to design workshops, code jams, and technical deep-dives
  • 🚀 Promotion paths that recognize both technical mastery and creative innovation

💰 Compensation

We value your time, talent, and creativity. The annual salary for this role is $108,471, with opportunities for performance-based bonuses and profit-sharing on successful launches.

💡 We benchmark our compensation globally to ensure competitive, equitable pay.

🔥 Ready to Build the Next Big Game?

Let’s create something legendary together. Apply now to work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with passionate creatives, and shape unforgettable player experiences. Whether you’re building sandbox worlds, choreographing combat mechanics, or fine-tuning physics simulations, we want your code on our team.

👉 Join us on this creative adventure!