Web Game Engineer III

Filament Games seeks a talented and self-driven web game engineer to join our team in creating next generation learning games and technology solutions. Game Engineers work intimately with an interdisciplinary team of professionals and play a key role in carrying product development through conception to execution. A Game Engineer is largely responsible for:

• Core system architecture
• Implementation of unique game-play mechanics and complex user interface
• Regular iteration and maintenance of the above systems
• Constant communication with other developers and production
  

Key Responsibilities

• Implement game-play features and improvements.
• Troubleshoot and deliver solutions to programming defects.
• Work with Producers, UX and Designers to develop System Architectures that factor in the needs of the entire project team.
• Act as the Lead Engineer on projects with 2-3 other engineers.
• Strategize with UX, art, and design to improve development efficiency.
• Take an active role in championing studio-wide initiatives to improve development processes.
• Kick off projects with solid roadmaps, technical approaches, and skeleton codebases.
  

Measures of Success

• Completion of features in a timely manner
• Delivery of sprint builds and releases on time
• Constant improvement and refactoring of existing code
• Prioritization of tasks to minimize roadblocks
• Contribution to internal framework needs

Required Experience

• AS/BA/BS in CS or similar, or equivalent experience
• 6 years professional/indie game development experience OR 8 years of other relevant software engineering experience
• Credited as a programmer on at least two shipped titles or playable games

Required Skills

• Mastery in two and proficiency in three of the following languages: C#, Javascript, Typescript (Preferred), Swift, Java, C++, Rust, Python or Lua
• Proficiency in two of the following game engines: PixiJS (preferred), Unity 3D (preferred), ThreeJS, Phaser
• Proficiency in three of the following platforms: XR, Web, iOS, Android, PC, Mac
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of fundamental OOP concepts
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work in the A-Z game development process – from concept thru design, development, and delivery

Personal Characteristics

• Creative problem solver
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Self-driven motivator
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative, entrepreneurial environment
• Curious with experimenting with the latest developer technologies and standards

About Filament Games

Watch our Who We Are video.

Our team is a creative, interdisciplinary group of people who are making a difference. Through innovative educational games we’re working to modernize education and revolutionize learning! We believe that the best work – and the best life – comes from a healthy balance between work and play, discipline, and fun. Our culture reflects this.

Filament offers a competitive benefits package, including health/dental/vision care, a Flexible Spending Account, 401k retirement plan, profit sharing, and unlimited paid time off.

Guard against scams: During the selection process, applicants will only receive official notices via email from a sender from the @filamentgames.com or @app.bamboohr.com domains. This includes scheduling interviews and coordinating reference checks, assessments, and job offers. If the person who is contacting you is not listed on the staff page on our website please do not correspond with them. Unfortunately Filament will not be able to assist you if you fall victim to a job offer scam. Please report any losses to law enforcement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for positions on the basis of qualifications and ability to perform the job for which they are applying without regard to race, religion, creed, sex, age, residency, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical appearance. Minorities are encouraged to apply.