Investment Engineering Lead (GameDev)

TL;DR

Investment Engineering Lead (GameDev): Building and optimizing Marathon's player pursuit engine and economic model with an accent on API design, database performance, and scalability. Focus on leading engineering efforts, technical mentorship, and ensuring system reliability for long-term player engagement in a live-service game.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $189,000–$223,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a well-known game developer dedicated to creating world-class gaming experiences and their next enduring game-as-a-service, Marathon.

What you will do

• Lead engineering efforts for the economic model and player pursuits of Marathon.
• Build and maintain production-quality code using C++.
• Collaborate with design leads to develop technical solutions for desired player experiences.
• Directly manage up to three engineering individual contributors, providing support, mentorship, and career development.
• Act as an owner, decision-maker, or guide for technical features in player pursuits.

Requirements

• Experience designing and building networked game systems.
• Experience leading engineers through planning, developing, and shipping.
• Ability to effectively communicate with fellow engineers to jointly design, write, and review code, driving team consensus.
• Proficiency in writing clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation and email communication.
• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical customers to navigate technology and achieve goals.

Nice to have

• Experience programming in C#.
• Experience working on a live service game.
• Experience with online services technologies like Kubernetes or MongoDB.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborate with a diverse team that prizes creativity, technical excellence, and work-life balance.
• Hybrid working policy with flexible individual base pay determination.
• Top-tier benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Matching 401(k), paid time off, and a wellness program.
• Coveted employee discounts for Sony products and potential bonus package.