Experienced Software Eng Gaming - QDStaff

Join a fast growing game development company in Metro San Diego as an Experienced Software Engineer Game Developer. Create award-winning mobile online games played in over 40 countries and consistently ranked in the top 10 in the biggest markets in the world.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop code for browser-based HTML5 (Typescript) online casino gaming applications.
• Design game engine extensions and custom user interface code to accommodate new features and functionality.
• Work with game design to implement visual and audio assets, set up complex animation systems and tune game event timing.
• Implement and verify the functionality of underlying math framework; ensure regulatory compliance for all behaviors and game states. 
• Ensure solid device-independent stability with consistent behaviors across all platforms and layouts.
• Contribute to common code libraries, perform code reviews and participate in establishing functional requirements for new engine features and components. 

 In addition, a Software Engineer must: 

• Participate actively with all members of the product development team to develop game designs into published online content.
• Demonstrate exceptional ability to adopt new tools, techniques and procedures in a challenging and rapidly evolving business sector.
• Work within and around application limitations to develop compelling and polished game content.  Contribute to technical and creative problem-solving sessions.
• Accurately estimate the time required to complete tasks, manage time effectively and meet all project deadlines while delivering consistently high-quality, error-free code that adheres to defined coding standards.
• Proactively maintain communication with off-site partners and contribute ideas organization-wide for improving processes and developing tools, engine/game features, and shared library codebases.  Work with QA, design and automation team members to ensure functional requirements are met and fully tested.
• Possess strong self-management skills.  Ability to own and see-through tasks to polished completion without extensive oversight.  Show initiative in taking on new tasks and projects and in managing communications with stakeholders. 

 Minimum Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in software development or proven success as a senior software engineer in a national/global gaming company. 
• 3+ years professional experience in object-oriented software development with multiple shipped titles / projects/ products.  While not required, video or casino gaming experience is desirable.
• Proficient in and passionate about object-oriented programming, clean code and the application of OO patterns.
• Development experience using JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, XML, JSON, CSS3, and SQL.
• Effective technical leader with the ability to assist with project scheduling. 
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Excellent working knowledge in use of development frameworks, libraries and agile methodologies.
• Proficiency Unit Testing and Automation a plus.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and ability to document technical requirements. 

Benefits:

• All benefits begin and are vested immediately.
• Zero deductible health care coverage
• 30 days sick time
• 17 vacation days plus 5 days off paid Christmas to New Year's and Federal holidays
• 4% 401k match
• Eligible for 25% bonus paid quarterly based personal and game team performance

Location:

• This role is based in Escondido, CA
• It is in-office 5 days per week
• Relocation expenses are paid

Applicants should expect to complete an Assessment Evaluation as part of the interview process.

About the company:

This four studio software engineering company is averaging a 25% annual employee growth rate. With a median tenure of almost 4 years, employees are embracing the opportunity to innovate and personally contribute to global hit games in the world's leading portfolio of games.

With no legacy or corporate entity to serve, this company is adopting leading technologies to deliver new and innovative experiences. Their games are achieving fast market penetration, high player satisfaction and superior quality.  They recruit for attitude and aptitude.  They believe the right people will employ their passion for gaming to create great product with minimal supervision/overhead which is the inspiration behind their distributed studio approach to growth.  You owe it to yourself to see this amazing alternative to corporate and indie game development.