Senior Gameplay Developer

Prodigy Education Inc.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming education through game-based learning! As a Senior Game Developer, you will play a pivotal role in crafting engaging math experiences for millions of students. Your expertise in game development will help shape innovative features and enhance gameplay, making learning as enjoyable as playing a video game. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a talented team, all while contributing to a mission that positively impacts education worldwide. If you're passionate about gaming and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health and Wellness Programs

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Inclusive Workplace Culture

Remote Work Options

Employee Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of game development experience with a passion for gaming.
• Deep understanding of game engines and development principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality code for engaging educational gameplay.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless game integration.
• Oversee the software development lifecycle and optimize game performance.

Skills

Game Development

Communication Skills

Performance Optimization

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Godot

HTML5

TypeScript

React

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 a Senior Game 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 high-quality code to support engaging and educational gameplay suitable for children.
• Maintain a balance between development speed and long-term future-proofing, prioritizing speed when necessary.
• Lead initiatives to introduce innovative features and enhance team collaboration and efficiency.
• Collaborate with product owners, game designers, artists, and other team members to ensure seamless integration of game design and technical aspects, resulting in engaging gameplay experiences.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, encompassing system design, code implementation, automated testing, deployment, and monitoring.
• Offer technical leadership and mentorship within the team to foster a culture of high performance.
• Optimize game performance to ensure smooth operation across various devices and platforms, including school and home settings.

About You

• You have a passion for gaming with a minimum of 7 years of experience in game development.
• You bring significant experience with live game environments, mobile gaming, and RPGs, along with a nuanced understanding of the unique challenges they pose.
• You have a deep understanding of engines like Unity, Unreal, and Godot, enabling you to leverage their capabilities and limitations to enhance our proprietary engine.
• You have a profound understanding of game development principles, design patterns, algorithms, and performance optimization.
• You're proficient in both building upon existing code and creating new systems.
• Your communication skills are excellent, enabling effective teamwork and the ability to explain technical details to non-technical team members.
• You are always eager to learn and share your knowledge with others.

Bonus Points

• Experience working on MMO
• Deep experience in any of the following areas: Gameplay programming, 2D graphics, web browsers, Live operations

Core Technologies

• Our game is built with a custom HTML5 engine and editor based on PixiJS, developed in TypeScript.
• We also use an Electron App editor developed with React/TypeScript

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 which 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 outhere.

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.