Magpie Literacy

Game Engineer

• Design and build core gameplay architecture that is reliable, testable, and scalable (game states, core loop, progression, input, UI flow).
• Build and iterate on novel game components and reusable systems (animation/state machines, interaction systems, dialogue/tutorial systems, level/puzzle frameworks).
• Collaborate closely with product managers, learning designers, and fellow engineers to create new gameplay experiences and improve existing ones.
• Integrate with backend / live game services for personalization and persistence (APIs, data flows, offline/online resilience).
• Approach the games as products: understand learner and educator needs, identify friction, and take ownership of outcomes with metrics-informed decision making.
• Take ownership across all phases of development, from design to production, and monitor performance in live environments (especially WebGL).
• Implement a pragmatic automated testing strategy: unit tests + integration tests tied to game states, services, and core systems.
• Drive playtesting loops: instrument builds for fast feedback, triage issues, ship fixes, and improve stability.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Ensure application performance, quality, and responsiveness across platforms (Chromebook-friendly, web constraints).
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to maintain high-quality deliverables.
• Mentor other engineers and contribute to their growth.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and help define technical standards and best practices.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and suggest improvements to enhance development processes.

Senior Unity Developer