Industry Mentor, Game Development

RealXP Lab is an experimental program offers students a unique opportunity to work on real programming assignments sourced directly from indie game studios—not hypothetical exercises. With mentorship-driven learning, office hours, detailed code reviews, and weekly stand-ups, it delivers a professional game development experience in a structured, supportive format focused on growth and industry readiness. Whether they’re professionals exploring a career shift into game development or passionate individuals pursuing their dream, this program equips them with the practical skills and authentic experience to take the next step.

As a tutor, you’ll not only guide our inaugural cohort of students but also play a pivotal role in shaping the direction and impact of the program.

This is a part-time remote role, requiring approximately 8 hours per week for 12 weeks.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with partnering game studios. Scope and prepare student assignments.

• Conduct weekly office hours. Provide personalized mentorship and address individual learning.

• Facilitate weekly stand-ups. Track progress, encourage collaboration, and foster accountability.

• Deliver in-depth code reviews. Offer actionable, industry-standard feedback to improve student projects.

• Guide students in leveraging online resources and best practices. Help them master game development concepts and explore specific topics that they’re interested in more deeply.

• Work closely with the program team. Tackle unknowns, innovate solutions, and refine the curriculum to enhance the student experience.

Qualifications

• Industry expertise. 7+ years of professional experience in game development, with a strong portfolio showcasing shipped games or significant contributions.

• Technical mastery. Proficiency in game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) and programming languages (e.g., C++, C#, Python), with deep expertise in at least one key area of game development such as gameplay programming, systems design, AI, physics simulation, graphics programming, networking, tools/pipeline development, or sound integration/engineering.

• Mentorship experience. Previous experience teaching, mentoring, or managing others in related fields, whether in a professional, academic, or volunteer setting.

• Communication skills. Exceptional ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to students.

Ideal candidate traits

• Proactive and adaptable problem-solver. Thrives on taking initiative to address challenges and navigating ambiguity with confidence.

• Collaborative innovator. Excels at working closely with others to refine the curriculum, improve the program, and support students in meaningful ways.

• Engaged and approachable mentor. Passionate about teaching. Skilled at connecting with students, offering meticulous, actionable feedback, and fostering a supportive environment.

Why join us

• Shape the future of continuing education

• Make a tangible impact on aspiring developers

• Grow as an educator and innovator

• Flexible, part-time, and fully remote