Intermediate Gameplay Developer

Prodigy Education; Old Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming education through engaging game-based learning. As an Intermediate Gameplay Developer, you will influence how millions of students interact with math through our flagship MMO game. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with talented teams, and contribute to a product that positively impacts students' learning experiences. With a focus on growth and a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace, this innovative firm is looking for passionate individuals to help shape the future of education. If you are eager to learn and make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Health and Wellness Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Inclusive Workplace Culture

Mission-Driven Work Environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in game development with a love for gaming.
• Proficient in Typescript and familiar with PixiJS framework.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve game enemy spawning and encounter systems.
• Collaborate with product owners and designers to bring concepts to life.

Skills

Game Development

Typescript

PixiJS

Code Review

Bug Testing

Collaboration

Tools

React

Electron

Job description

Prodigy Education, a global leader in game-based learning, is on a mission to make every student in the world love learning. We believe learning should be as fun as playing a video game. This is central to our educational philosophy, because when you love what you do, you do it better. Visit www.prodigygame.com to learn more.

With Prodigy, kids practice standards-aligned skills in Math and English as they play our fun, adaptive learning games. All with teacher and parent tools to support their learning in class and at home.

The Engineering team builds and operates a high performance, scalable, reliable, and secure technology platform that will allow us to transform education and deliver effective learning experiences to every student in the world. We do this by building for tomorrow, failing fast and early, and empowering each other to make things better. Interested in learning more about what we're working on? Visit the Prodigy Engineering blog at https://medium.com/prodigy-engineering.

We're seeking an Intermediate Gameplay Developer to join our team working on our flagship math MMO game, utilized by 7 million students monthly. In this role, you'll have the chance to influence the way millions of students engage with math through gaming, enriching both their learning and enjoyment. You'll contribute to creating engaging online math experiences where students embark on quests, level up, and collect virtual pets, all while learning from an extensive range of 1500 math topics.

Your Impact

• Develop and implement improvements to the games enemy spawning and encounter systems.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure codebase quality, identify areas for improvement, and contribute to the development of team best practices.
• Test code rigorously to identify and resolve bugs, delivering reliable and polished features.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, and artists to bring game concepts to life.

About

• You have a sincere love for gaming and bring at least 3 years of experience in game development.
• You're equally as proficient in both building upon existing code and creating new systems.
• You are a proactive learner who actively seeks out new technologies and willingly shares your knowledge with the team.
• Your communication skills are excellent, enabling effective teamwork and the ability to explain technical details to non-technical team members.

Bonus Points

• Experience working on Live service games or RPGs.

Core Technologies

• Languages: Typescript.
• Frameworks: PixiJS.
• We use our own engine and editor built upon Pixi.js, React, and Electron which we constantly improve.

Working At Prodigy

• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping every student in the world love learning! At Prodigy Education, your work positively impacts the lives of millions of students and teachers worldwide.
• Join a company that empowers a Growth Mindset among its team members, so you grow as we do. You’ll also work on award-winning products which harness the magic of math and power of language for students in grades 1st-8th.
• We understand that a thriving team is at the core of our success. So, on top of an inspirational mission and rewarding work, our Total Rewards Program reflects our commitment to your financial, physical, and mental well-being.
• It’s not just about the work though; it's about the culture. As the Toronto Star reports in a recent feature on Prodigy: "Prodigy’s secret sauce is that it sees its corporate culture as something that is built slowly from the ground up and is always evolving.” Check it out here.
• #LI-Hybrid

Prodigy Math is used by almost one million teachers a year, and was named the most popular supplemental education platform in classrooms in the United States! Our products have also won numerous consumer awards, including the Mom’s Choice Award, Parent and Teacher Choice Awards, and National Parenting Product Award.

Come as you are. We believe the power of our collective potential will transform education. We are building towards a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace to empower and create access and opportunity for all. We welcome applications from people from all underrepresented groups, including (but not limited to) people of any gender, age, or religion, members of the LGBTQIA2+ community, BIPOC and other underrepresented races and nationalities, people with disabilities, veterans, and anyone who may contribute to the further diversification of Prodigy Education. If you feel like you don’t have all the qualifications for this position and are willing to use your initiative to learn the rest, we’d still love for you to apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Prodigy Education will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us at [e-mail], and we will work with you to meet your needs.