Junior Game Developer – Unity/Unreal
A mid-sized, cross-platform games company creating original IP for PC, console, and mobile platforms. Agile mindset, test-driven culture, optional remote set-up, and a mentor-heavy environment ensure you learn quickly and ship confidently.
What You’ll Do
- Construct gameplay mechanics, UI flows, and tools inside Unity or Unreal Engine.
- Craft clean, reusable C# or C++ code that scales.
- Integrate 3D art, shaders, and audio assets for seamless player immersion.
- Debug relentlessly - identify, isolate, and fix defects before they reach production.
- Write automated tests and run play-through sessions to guarantee stability.
- Profile frames, memory, and draw calls, then fine-tune for 60+ FPS on target hardware.
- Collaborate with designers, artists, and QA to iterate on feel and balance.
- Document architecture choices, APIs, and workflow tips for future teammates.
- Support live releases - monitor telemetry, react to incidents, and deploy hotfixes.
Your Toolkit
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Interactive Media, or related field.
- 0–2 years of professional experience or significant personal projects.
- Solid grasp of object-oriented principles, data structures, and algorithms.
- Proficiency with at least one engine: Unity 2022 LTS or Unreal Engine 5+.
- Comfort writing C# scripts or C++ modules; basic Python a plus.
- Git fluency for branching, pull requests, and merge conflict resolution.
- Understanding of common game patterns - state machines, ECS, event buses.
- Familiarity with Visual Studio, Rider, or Xcode debuggers.
- Exposure to source control pipelines, CI/CD, and cloud build agents.
- Clear verbal and written communication; you explain technical trade-offs to non-devs.
Why You’ll Thrive
- Mentorship from senior gameplay and engine programmers.
- Monthly skill labs covering shaders, networking, AI behavior trees.
- Flexible schedule, including fully remote within US time zones.
- Diverse, inclusive workforce - your unique perspective enriches our worlds.
- Competitive salary band for junior talent plus performance bonus eligibility.
