Develop and own major game systems in a brand new IP. You’ll drive the creation and interaction of systems that reward and engage players while driving meaningful social interactions.
Use your creative and technical skills to create playable prototypes that give insight into how your designs will affect the game when it has millions of players.
Give meaningful feedback on all aspects of the game by being an advocate for players at every possible opportunity.
Emphasize playable prototypes and iteration on playable experiences over extensive design documentation and theorycrafting.
In order to make a game that players love, you will react to feedback from regular internal playtests and external focus tests as you see fit.
Help create an inclusive and collaborative development culture within the team.
NOT be encouraged to crunch or work overtime.

Requirements

3+ years as a professional developer with experience designing and implementing large and complex systems.
Strong design sensibilities with the ability to independently make good decisions for the player experience.
A deep understanding of different player motivations and how people engage with video games.
Knowledge of how people interact and grow communities in games, and how games influence social behavior.
Strong self-motivation and self-sufficiency. You know how to independently create playable prototypes and find the resources you need to make your vision clear to the team.
Good communication skills, being able to speak deeply with designers on design issues as well as presenting ideas in appropriate depth to non-designers.
The skills to polish your work to a high quality bar. Ideally you have experience going from a blank slate to a shipped game, understanding the shifts in development between prototyping, polishing, and shipping.

Benefits

Profit sharing and company equity to all employees, regardless of location
Industry leading medical, dental, and vision plans
Employer sponsored basic life insurance & AD&D
401k retirement program
Flexible work hours
Unlimited PTO and sick time
Paid parental leave

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

game systems developmentplayable prototypesgame designsystem implementationplayer experience designcommunity engagementgame influence on social behaviorprototypingpolishinggame shipping

Soft Skills

self-motivationself-sufficiencycommunicationcollaborationdecision-makingfeedback incorporationadvocacy for playerscreativitydesign sensibilityinclusivity