Outscal Logooutscal logo

Game Services Engineer - Co-Dev

16 Hours ago • All levels • Game Engine

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Game Services Engineer - Co-Dev at Pragma, you'll be a technical advisor and solution architect for game studios, guiding them through Pragma Platform integration. This involves hands-on support, code examples, and developing custom backend systems and frontend components (UI, gameplay logic). You'll proactively solve problems, conduct training sessions, champion client needs, and contribute to internal knowledge bases. Strong game development expertise in backend technologies (cloud platforms, databases, APIs) and game client development (Unreal Engine, Unity) is crucial. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this client-facing role.
Must have:
  • Strong game development expertise
  • Backend tech expertise (cloud, DB, APIs)
  • Game client development knowledge
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Client-centric approach
Perks:
  • Remote-first work environment
  • Competitive pay
  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision (primary)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Flexible vacation
  • Remote-friendly perks
  • Paid parental/family care leave
  • Long/short-term disability

Job Details

About Pragma

Pragma is supporting healthy and vibrant online communities by creating a backend game engine— a platform of services and tools that enable game studios to launch live-service games.

You'll be joining a passionate, remote-first team (PT time zone) that have scaled some of the largest games in the world such as League of Legends and Destiny 2 and at studios like Riot, Bungie, and EA, and scaled platforms at Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Unity. We are grateful to have partnered with top-tier investors including Greylock, Upfront Ventures and Insight Partners.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Engineer to be a trusted technical advisor and solution architect for our clients. In this role, you will empower game studios to succeed by leveraging the Pragma Platform and extending its capabilities through custom development. Acting as an integral part of their development team, you will provide expert guidance, hands-on support, and tailored solutions, with a focus on backend systems and game client development.

If you’re looking to work with top game studios, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with clients: Develop strong relationships with game development teams, deeply understanding their technical challenges, project goals, and workflows.

  • Drive successful Pragma integrations: Guide clients through the technical implementation of the Pragma Platform, providing hands-on support, code examples, and best practices.

  • Design and develop custom solutions: Extend the functionality of the Pragma Platform by architecting and developing bespoke backend systems and, where necessary, frontend components specifically for the game client (e.g., UI, gameplay logic) to meet specific client needs.

  • Provide proactive solutions: Identify potential roadblocks and proactively offer solutions to optimize client's use of the Pragma Platform and their overall game development process.

  • Conduct technical workshops and training: Deliver customized training sessions to educate clients on the features and functionalities of the Pragma Platform and any custom solutions developed.

  • Champion client needs: Advocate for client needs within Pragma by gathering and sharing feedback, contributing to the product roadmap, and driving continuous improvement.

  • Contribute to knowledge sharing: Document best practices, create technical resources, and contribute to internal knowledge bases to empower both clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

  • Strong game development expertise: Proven experience in software development, with expertise in backend technologies (e.g., cloud platforms, databases, APIs) and a solid understanding of game client development (e.g., game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity, gameplay programming, UI development).

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. Exceptional interpersonal skills to build rapport and foster collaborative relationships.

  • Passion for problem-solving: Proactive and solution-oriented, with a passion for identifying and overcoming challenges. Ability to anticipate client needs and deliver tailored solutions.

  • Customer-centric approach: Genuine desire to understand and exceed client expectations by providing exceptional support and solutions.

  • Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and adjust to evolving client needs and project requirements.

Job Benefits

  • A remote-first work environment with semi-annual in-person meetups

  • Competitive pay

  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision coverage for primary policyholders; 80% employer-paid coverage for eligible dependents.

  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match

  • Flexible vacation

  • Remote friendly perks such as snacks delivered monthly

  • Paid parental and family care leaves

  • Long term and short term disability

Pragma is committed to creating a diverse work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Compensation Range: €70K - €100K

Similar Jobs

Life church - Staff Quality Engineer

Life church

Edmond, Oklahoma, United States (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Zengame Technology - 3D Game Effects Artist

Zengame Technology

Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Dream Sports - Game Designer

Dream Sports

Pune, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Playrix - Lead Location Designer

Playrix

Portugal (Remote)
5 Months ago
Paxie Games - Game Artist

Paxie Games

Göztepe, İstanbul, Türkiye (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Communix - Senior Unity Developer

Communix

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Amber - Senior Unity 3D Gameplay Engineer (Project Based)

Amber

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico (Remote)
2 Weeks ago
SmileGate - Client Development (Engine) Engineer - LOST ARK Mobile

SmileGate

Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Inworld AI - Staff C++ Engineer

Inworld AI

Mountain View, California, United States (On-Site)
15 Hours ago
Brightline - Unity Developer

Brightline

Virginia, United States (Hybrid)
1 Day ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Techland - Senior Game Programmer

Techland

Wrocław, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Media Molecule - Senior Sound Designer - 12 month contract

Media Molecule

London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Playrix - Lead Unity Software Engineer (Gameplay)

Playrix

Montenegro (Remote)
5 Months ago
Riot Games - Manager, Software Engineering - Unreal Ecosystem (UnEco)

Riot Games

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Voodoo - Senior Multiplayer Server Engineer - Paper.io 2

Voodoo

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (Remote)
1 Day ago
Lakshya Digital - Lead VFX Artist

Lakshya Digital

Haryana, India (On-Site)
1 Week ago
Meta - Product Manager, Machine Learning

Meta

New York, New York, United States (Remote)
4 Months ago
Genies - Senior 3D Software Engineer

Genies

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Day ago
Old Skull Games - Senior Game Programmer Unreal Engine

Old Skull Games

Villeurbanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Pazu Games - Technical Art

Pazu Games

(Remote)
1 Day ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in undefined

Looks like we're out of matches

Set up an alert and we'll send you similar jobs the moment they appear!

Game Engine Jobs

Playrix - Lead Unity Software Engineer (Gameplay)

Playrix

Georgia (Remote)
5 Months ago
Blind Squirrel Games - Technical Director

Blind Squirrel Games

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Stillalive studios - Experienced Programmer (f/m/d)

Stillalive studios

Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria (Remote)
7 Months ago
SYBO - Game Engineer Intern

SYBO

Copenhagen, Denmark (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Snowed In Studios - Advanced Software Developer

Snowed In Studios

Ontario, Canada (Remote)
1 Week ago
Qingci Games - Senior Unity3D Developer

Qingci Games

(On-Site)
2 Months ago
Convai - Unreal engine developer

Convai

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
9 Months ago
Playrix - Senior C++/Python Software Engineer (Engine)

Playrix

Portugal (Remote)
5 Months ago
Playrix - Lead C++ Software Engineer (Gameplay)

Playrix

Montenegro (Remote)
5 Months ago
Riot Games - Software Engineer - Platform & Tools (Contractor)

Riot Games

Shanghai, Shanghai, China (On-Site)
5 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

Pragma is an extensible and scalable backend game engine that powers cross-platform, matchmaking, meta-game (progression, achievements, quests, inventory, crafting, etc.), monetization, and live ops features for online games. 

United States (Remote)

United States (Remote)

Culver City, California, United States (Hybrid)

United Kingdom (Remote)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Pragma

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug