Game Platform Engineer
The Gang
Since 2019, The Gang has been a leading gaming studio for Roblox games and our goal is to build the best, safest, and most engaging experiences in the world. We publish our own games and develop game experiences with the most successful brands in the world in music, fashion, entertainment and technology.
Our mission is to unlock the full creative potential of our audiences with innovative experiences and solutions. This year we have seen tremendous growth with several million active users every day and we are actively looking to find the best people to join us in shaping the future of metaverse experiences in Roblox and beyond.
Life at The Gang - Fun, playful, fearless and always going forward!
We strive to deliver awesome digital experiences and have fun while doing it, always learning and moving forward. Working at The Gang you will have a lot of ownership over your tasks and be empowered to test your ideas and grow in a playful and supportive group.
About the position
As a Game Platform Programmer, you will play a key role in developing new generic solutions, manage and improve old solutions for our games on the Roblox Platform. You will be a central part of defining the APIs and leading the development of our tools and systems that we have within the company. You will research, prioritize and define what is needed within the company and execute on findings to improve our workflows for our developers working closely with the technical director. Tools and systems are written with LUA within the Roblox Studios Engine.
Starting date: Now, permanent contract after 6 months probationary period
Reporting to: Code Managers
Location: working 100% remote from home in Sweden or Portugal, with the option for hybrid/in-office work at our Lisbon or Stockholm office. Discord and Slack are your best friends.
Work time: Full time, company time zone CET
Company language: English
Please submit your application in English.
Required Qualifications
Experience with programming in the LUA, C, C# or any other similar language.
Extensive professional game development and/or other software development experience (5+ years)
Experience working with any cloud provider (Preferable Azure)
Excellent knowledge of code patterns and architecture
Good understanding of player experience
Experience with mentoring junior developers
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Finished higher vocational education in professional game development and/or other higher education within software engineering
Strong English required
Located in Sweden or Portugal
Love for games
What we offer
Pushing your comfort zone and working on challenging tasks.
Taking a great leadership role
Great responsibility ownership of modules and systems
The opportunity to work on our own established IPs as well as working with some of the biggest brand clients worldwide.
The opportunity to work with a diverse, fun, and talented team.
A 100% remote work environment.
Work life balance
Yearly wellness allowance.
At The Gang, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and open workplace. We don't care about your race, gender, color, sexual orientation, nationality, or religion. What we do care about is your skills and what you can contribute to The Gang's continued success. We value and welcome your unique background!
- Department
- Code
- Role
- Game Platform Engineer
- Locations
- Portugal, Sweden
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
About The Gang
The Gang was founded by a serial entrepreneur team with background in AAA-gaming. We always strive to create an awesome digital experience. It doesn’t matter if we create games to entertain kids or if a client ask us for a collaboration to make their product look the best.
Game Platform Engineer
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