Full Stack Engineer

1 Month ago • 4 Years +

About the job

Gala

Gala is creating entertainment that empowers on the blockchain. Across our family of brands, including Games, Music, Film, Blockchain and VOX, we're empowering creators and fans to build the future of entertainment.

Powered by talent from around the globe, we believe in making bold moves to create products that have never been seen in the marketplace. Gala was founded by Eric Schiermeyer (gaming legend and co-founder of Zynga) and Michael McCarthy (the Creative Director behind viral gaming hits such as Farmville 2). Since then, Gala has grown to be a leader in Web3 entertainment.

Under the Gala brand, we have a growing roster of reputable partners across Gaming and Entertainment, including DreamWorks, AMC, and NBCU. Plus, legendary game developers Peter Molyneux and Will Wright and music greats like Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Kings of Leon, and BT.

Our values are based on openness and ownership and the ability to deliver games, experiences, and opportunities to people worldwide. We are breaking down barriers to bring our communities joy, entertainment, and real-world value.

At Gala, we work with flexibility; we have a great time with our colleagues and love getting things done. While working here, you'll imagine and create new and exciting things for the world to enjoy. Your talents and efforts will improve our audiences' lives in the real world.

And this is just the beginning…

The Role

Gala is pleased to announce we are continuing to hire in our US offices. We are excited to be adding to our VOX engineering team! You will assist in building our amazing brand through web and native projects. This is a unique opportunity to be immersed in a phenomenal team working on the gaming evolution, working on new and exciting things all while working with some of the best and most talented devs in the industry. If you are a talented Web Engineer looking for your next amazing opportunity, this could be it. Take a look below and feel free to apply so we can chat.

You will be a part of a company of super-achievers who work together to bring forth the evolution of entertainment. The ideal candidate has prior blockchain, experience, excellent people skills, business acumen, and an exemplary work ethic. We want someone with experience and passion for web3, cryptocurrency, and NFTs. We would love someone with a deep passion for games, strong product management skills, and an impressive track record for working in a fast-paced, evolving, creative-minded environment.

Responsibilities

  • Build high-quality applications and web games using React.
  • Develop and implement responsive and reusable components.
  • Implement new functionality in existing frontend applications, collaborating with UX/UI artists and backend engineers.
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and Artists to translate user needs into technical solutions.
  • Troubleshoot and optimize performance issues related to large datasets in the UI, ensuring smooth and engaging user interactions.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience working with React.
  • Proficiency with advanced React systems such as hooks, Redux, and React Context.
  • Thorough understanding of the component lifecycle.
  • Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming, SOLID principles, and Design Patterns.
  • Experience with Unit Testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.
  • Proficiency using Git.
  • Experience with REST services and WebSockets.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment and communicate effectively.
  • Strong attention to detail, self-motivated, and a desire to produce high-quality products.
  • Excited by problem-solving.
  • Fearless.

Nice-to-Have Skills and Qualifications

  • Experience with Tailwind CSS or any other CSS framework.
  • Experience with backend technologies like Node.js.
  • Experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB.
  • Experience with Docker or other containerized environments.
  • Familiarity with the Linux/Unix command line (WSL, Mac, Linux, etc.).
  • Bonus points for experience with any game engine (Unity, Unreal, Godot, Phaser, Cocos, etc.).

#LI-Onsite

Gala is an equal-opportunity employer and adopts a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all staff. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.

Employee Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • U.S. based Employees receive unlimited PTO
  • U.S. based Employees receive 100% employee-covered benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program and much more

NEXT STEPS

If you have the experience, passion, and drive to join our team, then please submit a resume by clicking the apply button below!

Gala does not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including, and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies. Gala will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.

About The Company

Gala is creating entertainment that empowers on the blockchain. Across our family of brands including Games, Music, Film and VOX, we’re empowering creators and fans to build the future of entertainment. Powered by talent from around the globe, our fully remote organization believes in making bold moves to create products that have never been seen before in the marketplace.


Gala was founded by Eric Schiermeyer (gaming legend and co-founder of Zynga), and Michael McCarthy (the Creative Director behind viral gaming hits such as Farmville 2). Since then, Gala has grown to be a leader in Web3 entertainment.


Under the Gala brand, we have a growing roster of reputable partners across Gaming and Entertainment including DreamWorks, AMC and NBCU. Plus, legendary game developers Peter Molyneux and Will Wright, as well as music greats like Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Kings of Leon and BT.

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