Game Engine Architect

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Bloxd Full time

We are a pioneering video games start-up with 4 million monthly players, revolutionizing the gaming industry with our innovative technology.

About Us

Bloxd is changing the face of game development by providing editable worlds in just 5 lines of code and 5 minutes. This cutting-edge approach has transformed the way we create immersive gaming experiences.

About You

We are seeking an experienced Game Engine Developer to join our founding team in London, Kings Cross. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to build great games that bring millions of people together.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create and own your own game
  • Develop new gameplay systems inside existing games
  • Profile and optimise performance
  • Drive implementation of a monetisation system (subscriptions/IAP)
  • Onboard and create APIs for new game developers
  • Develop an in-game item marketplace

Tech Stack

We utilise a TypeScript-first code base, React, and Node.js to build our engine for web-based distribution. If you're not already familiar with these tools, don't worry - we'll provide the necessary training and support.

Requirements

  • 2 to 40+ years of professional experience in software engineering or game development
  • Experience developing games or game engines either professionally or as side projects

Bonus Traits

  • Experience shipping successful live service games
  • Experience with web technologies such as TypeScript, React, and Node.js

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £80,000 - £120,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a range of benefits including health insurance, pension scheme, and generous holiday allowance.

How to Apply

Please submit your application, including a short note explaining why you'd be a good fit for this role. We look forward to reviewing your application



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