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Staff Frontend Engineer - Multiplayer

unlimited holidays - extra holidays - work from home - coworking available

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Senior (5-10 years)

Work from:

United Kingdom

Offer summary

Qualifications:

7+ years of software engineering experience in games, Experience with mobile games using Unity3D, Experience developing real-time multiplayer games, Strong understanding of game mechanics and design, Fluent in English with strong communication.

Key responsabilities:

Develop new game features from prototype to launch
Collaborate with backend engineers on server-dependent features
Drive project’s code style and architectural excellence
Produce technical documentation for stakeholders and engineers
Triage and resolve high-impact issues in live environments

Fortis Games Gaming Scaleup https://www.fortisgames.com/

201 - 500 Employees

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Job description

Who we are

At Fortis Games we aspire to make great games that bring people together while redefining how game companies work. We believe in building a sense of belonging through our games, their communities, and how we operate and treat each other. Through our game communities, we will create powerful connections and lasting memories. We will foster a culture of diversity, equity and belonging where together our diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds impact the games we make.

We are an early but mighty organization with a leadership team of game industry veterans. There are many opportunities for you to have a big impact on the products we'll be making as well as the overall direction of the company. If you're passionate about tackling difficult problems with direct and thoughtful communication and team first mentality, we may be the right place for you.

About the role

As a Staff Frontend Engineer - Multiplayer at Fortis, you’ll help us build an amazing Original IP through all the development stages, from concept to launch. You will work closely with highly talented game designers, artists, and other engineers to design, implement, and launch a large-scale multiplayer experience and leave your mark on a game that will last for years.

What you’ll achieve

Develop new game features from prototype to live operations
Work with back-end software engineers to implement server-dependent game features
Observe the studio’s development guidelines and help drive the project’s code style and architectural excellence in close communication with other developers.
Produce technical design documentation to educate stakeholders and fellow engineers about software design decisions and principles
Instrument, profile, and analyze client code to identify and fix complex bugs and performance issues
Collaborate with the Central Tech team when appropriate
Triage and resolve high-impact issues that arise working in a live environment
Additional client engineering tasks as required

What you’ll need to be successful

7+ years of software engineering experience in the games industry
Experience developing mobile games with Unity3D
Experience developing real-time server authoritative multiplayer games
Ability to solicit and incorporate game feature feedback in a highly iterative process
Ability to work on a cross-discipline game development team
High-energy, hands-on individual with attention to detail and comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment
Strong understanding of game mechanics and design principles
Fluent in English with interpersonal communication skills

Why join us

There are many reasons to join us, but here are a few:

We strongly believe we are changing how games studios operate and at the core of what we do is making great games that create a connected community
We're not just about making Games Where You Belong. We're also about building communities where our people belong. That's why Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth.
Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming

Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.