- Lead 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 the primary point of contact for Unity-related questions, providing technical guidance and mentorship to team members
- Participate in planning, estimating, and scheduling project tasks, keeping the team on track and ensuring timely delivery of milestones
- Continuously research and incorporate industry best practices, staying current with the latest Unity and game development technologies
- 10+ years of professional experience in game development with a proven track record as a significant contributor to multiple successful released titles
- Demonstrated experience leading a development team, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to identify risks early and suggest mitigation strategies that are thought through and consider multiple paths to a solution
- 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 platform limitations.
- Experienced in game AI, core gameplay mechanics and network programming.
- Experienced in live service games.
- Experience with Agile development processes
- Deep knowledge of version control systems, such as Git and Perforce
- Passion for gaming and a keen interest in staying up-to-date with industry trends and advancements
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent-masters
- Familiarity with tools like Linear or Notion
- Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in game development communities and forums
- Experience on MMO game development
- 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
Lead 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: Leadership, Unity, C#
We're looking for a great lead game developer that have an in depth experience in Game Development and are proficient in Unity, C# and Git. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and directly contributing to the engineering effort to create 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
Annual Salary Range
$160,000-$220,000 USD
Perks & benefits
For full-time employees