Overview:

Remote Game Developer. US Employer, full time, work from anywhere.

Company Description:

Cosmogence is a platform that provides remote Game Developer jobs that allow you to work from anywhere for companies in Canada and the United States.

Cosmogence is looking to fill remote Game Developer jobs for our US based clients who are interested in hiring remote, full-time employees from around the world to be a part of their team. You should have a penchant for excellence with a proven track-record of successfully delivering high quality work, be a lifelong learner, have a positive attitude, be self-motivated, and have excellent English skills.

The specific tools and technologies, years of experience and job requirements will vary depending on the client you are hired by, so we are open to a variety of skill types and levels of experience. We’re looking for the best of the best–if you think that’s you, we encourage you to apply! Once you submit your profile, you will undergo our vetting process, and will be considered for a variety of clients. We will match you based on your interests, desired compensation, and their needs.

Job Description:

We are seeking individuals who will work on our mobile strategy game that combines hero role-playing-game elements with real-time player-versus-player. We believe the best games are made by passionate and entrepreneurial people who feel supported in their endeavours. We are looking for skilled, resourceful and enthusiastic Backend Software Developers (Senior and Mid-Levels) and Software Developers to join us in building out our very large-scale, hardcore titles. 

We are looking for excellence in software engineering, superior communication skills, and a great attitude for working in a team of highly talented people. A genuine love for gaming is a huge asset, as is understanding player needs and strategy game mechanics.

Required Skills:

• Highly proficient in Java and Java based frameworks (e.g.: Spring)
• Knowledge of Java based applications and frameworks
• Highly proficient in Unity and C# with knowledge and experience in working with iOS and/or Android
• Knowledge of rendering pipelines, VFX and shaders
• Collaborate with designers, engineers and product managers to understand and implement game features and system improvements
• Deliver high quality functional systems on timelines you commit to
• Have passion for games and with a focus on player experience
• Deftly navigate the balance between developing excellent software for a large player base with the need to manage a complex stack that is always live
• Collaborate with team members to produce and manage scalable architectures, game features and system improvements
• Define, identify and resolve performance/stability issues both for the client and server
• Knowledge of common data structures and algorithms
• Experience in developing and deploying software for cloud-based infrastructures
• Superb written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interest in video games
• An engineer who takes initiative and likes to have autonomy
• Able to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent
• 3+ years of commercial software development experience