Programmer / UGC Platform - Mid/Senior

Kluge Interactive is an immersive game studio building the future of human connection through immersive and enhanced experiences. We are best known for Synth Riders, one of the most popular VR rhythm games.

We are working on several other VR titles and making VR and Mobile games for a UGC social platform for some of the world's most influential VR, music, and technology companies.

Candidates must show an aptitude for learning new systems quickly. After onboarding, we will trust your expertise as a specialist in your field, combining artistic skill with technical know-how to meet our goals.

The Team

We're a passionate team of highly knowledgeable and enthusiastic people, diverse creative individuals from all over the world with distinct cultures, backgrounds, and skill sets. We're constantly striving for ultimate quality - both in our games and our company culture and values. Our studio's most cherished asset is our people; our job is to give you the creative freedom, tools, and support to become the best version of yourself!

You'll be supported by development leadership and a team of multiple engineers. You will work closely with a cross-functional team that involves developers, game designers, sound designers, creative writers, and producers. 

Minimum Requirements

• Experience in VR
• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role
• Proficient with programming in Unity 3 to 5 years
• Experience programming in other languages like JavaScript and TypeScript
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to solve complex software and coding issues
• English reading and writing skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Good communication skills
  

Desired Requirements

• Ability to work with version control systems like Git
• Experience implementing UI for mobile games
• Experience developing in UGC platforms like Roblox, VRChat and RecRoom
• Experience in scripting languages like Lua
  

Responsibilities

• Generating game scripts
• Coding the base engine of the game
• Developing game milestones and checkpoints
• Troubleshooting code and fixing bugs
• Optimize code based on the company's best practices
• Monitoring the performance and alerting to changes in the platform or the game
  

You'll be part of a broader cross-functional team, and while there you will be working as part of our development team, with other developers, to help us create our games.

Benefits

• Contractor rate based on experience
• Fully remote work and much flexibility - you can work according to your style and schedule
• Possibility of a full-time position if projects continue
  

We are an independent studio passionate about making quality games and invested in paving the way for the future of XR. You'll work in a creative and positive working environment with a diverse team of highly experienced and enthusiastic people. Your voice will be valued within the team! A good idea can come from anyone. 

If you share these passions and believe you have the qualifications to do this job, even if not everything fits, please contact us!