Senior Game Developer - San Francisco, United States - Argus Labs

Description

At Argus Labs, we are shaping the future of video games through applied research in distributed systems and game design. We believe online game worlds should be open and interconnected, rather than closed siloes controlled by platform giants.

Argus is an MMO game developer and publisher built around a collective of hackers and designers in pursuit of the next great paradigm shift in the video game industry.

As an applied research lab with an integrated game studio/publisher, we are uniquely positioned to lead the way. We build our own games that are native to our infrastructure. This allows us to fully understand and utilize the capabilities of our platform, resulting in novel game designs built around the platform's unique power and quirks.

Backed by the best

We recently raised $10 million in seed funding led by Haun Ventures with participation from angels in tech and gaming such as Elad Gil, Balaji Srinivasan, Kevin Aluwi, Siqi Chen, etc.

Read more about who we are at

About the Role

Skills: Unity, C#

We're looking for great game developers who have in-depth experience in Game Development and are proficient in Unity, C#, and Git. In this role, you will be responsible for creating online games using Unity and our bespoke game backend infrastructure. You will be a key member of our game studio team, working closely with our infrastructure team to push the boundaries of online games.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of game developers in the design, development, and implementation of high-quality and engaging game projects using Unity
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including art and design to ensure seamless integration of game assets and gameplay features
• Work with our infrastructure team to ensure quality integration of our game technology architecture
• Develop, maintain, and optimize codebase, tools, and pipelines, ensuring optimal performance and usability
• Act as a point of contact for Unity-related questions, providing technical guidance and mentorship to other team members
• Continuously research and incorporate industry best practices, staying current with the latest Unity and game development technologies

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in game development.
• Strong proficiency in C# programming and familiarity with Unity's scripting API and other game engines i.e. Unreal Engine.
• A deep understanding of game development best practices, performance optimization, and mobile platform limitations
• Experienced in core gameplay mechanics, distributed systems and network programming.
• Knowledge of version control systems, such as Git
• A strong portfolio showcasing completed game projects, both personal and professional
• Please include a link to your gameplay portfolio when applying

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like Linear or Notion
• Passion for gaming and a keen interest in staying up-to-date with industry trends and advancements
• Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in game development communities and forums
• Experience on AAA and/or MMO games development

For the role based at our headquarters in San Francisco, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits.

Annual Salary Range

$140,000-$180,000 USD

Perks & benefits

For full-time employees

• A note for the game industry veterans: no crunch :-)
• Flexible PTO (2 weeks required) + holidays
• 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance (US)
• 401k (US)
• Up to $1500 desk set-up stipend
• Company retreats

We're an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.