Client Engineer

1 Hour ago • 5 Years +

About the job

SummaryBy Outscal

This role designs and develops software applications for Pokémon games. You'll help lead initiatives, develop scalable systems, and work across disciplines to promote stability. Must-haves: 5+ years of game development experience, Unity proficiency, strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills.

Get to know The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.

Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.

Get to know the role

  • Job Title: Client Engineer
  • Job Summary: This role designs and develops software applications.
  • FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
  • People Manager: No

What you’ll do

  • Help lead initiatives that will support day to day development within live content areas.
  • Develop scalable systems, pipelines, and processes to support evergreen content and aid in streamlining release and development efforts.
  • Work across disciplines to lay foundation and develop tools that promote stability.

What you’ll bring

  • Five (5) plus years of game development experience.
  • Proficiency with Unity.
  • Exceptional work ethic and passion for growth.
  • Ability to analyze complex problems and present multiple solutions.
  • Ability to context switch and adapt with relative ease.
  • Effective communication skills, especially within teams and with technical information.
  • Ability to accurately identify and navigate risks through the product planning process.
  • Experience working with Perforce/version control.
  • Experience with asset management, build, and content pipelines.
  • Experience with live and content supported projects.
  • BSCS, BSEE, or equivalent years of work experience.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $125,000.00 - $148,200.00 per year. The full range is $125,000.00 - $187,000.00 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience uniquely.

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How you’ll be successful

  • Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
  • Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.  
  • Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
  • Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve. 
  • Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.  
  • Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.

 

What to expect

  • An employee first culture.
  • Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
  • Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
  • 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
  • Generous paid family leave.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
  • US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
  • UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
  • Fitness reimbursement.
  • Commuter benefit.
  • LinkedIn learning.
  • Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
  • Hybrid work environment.

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.

$125.0K - $187.0K/yr (Outscal est.)
$156.0K/yr avg.
Bellevue, Washington, United States

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