Senior Software Engineer (GameDev)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Fullstack/GameDev): Design, implement, and deploy complex, scalable, and maintainable web application frontends and backends for games with an accent on UI/UX accuracy, performance, and API integration. Focus on architecting core game systems, optimizing physics engines, and mentoring junior team members.

Location: Must be based in the Philippines

Company

hirify.global is a company focused on creating performant, scalable, and engaging games by translating designers' ideas into reality.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and deploy complex, scalable, and maintainable web application frontends and backends.
• Translate UI/UX designs from concept to implementation with a high degree of accuracy.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of artists, designers, and other engineers.
• Develop systems or tools to speed up the development process.
• Lead projects and mentor junior team members.
• Identify inefficiencies and contribute to process improvements.

Requirements

• Minimum 6+ years professional work experience in a similar role.
• Experience building complex customer-facing web application frontends.
• Experience developing scalable backend APIs and integrating with 3rd party APIs.
• Proficiency in both desktop & mobile web development.
• Strong understanding of web application performance and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of best practices with regards to security.
• Experience with TypeScript, JavaScript, SQL, AWS, and Git.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with PHP & Laravel.
• Experience with Vue and/or React.
• Experience with Linux systems, infrastructure management & CI/CD.
• Experience with PlayFab.
• Knowledge of other programming languages.
• Experience working with mobile app development.

Culture & Benefits

• Ability to work remotely with minimal supervision.
• Opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Focus on craftsmanship and translating creative ideas into technical reality.
• Opportunity to lead projects and mentor junior team members.

Hiring process

• Send a copy of your resume to jobs@altitude-games.com.
• Include any online links to your projects or demos.