Frontend Software Engineer

Wolfjaw Studios; City of Troy (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfjaw Studios, an engineering-focused video game studio in Troy, NY, seeks a Frontend Software Engineer. In this role, you'll develop features, collaborate with teams, and work with cutting-edge technologies. This position offers fully remote options and a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Fully remote work options

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

Supportive colleagues and management

Opportunity to influence product decisions

Professional development funds

Qualifications

• Experience with greenfield projects and design patterns.
• Proficiency in TypeScript and modern web technologies.
• Ability to work with legacy codebases.

Responsibilities

• Develop features and create documentation.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams.
• Contribute to architecture and design discussions.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Education

Minimum 3 years of programming experience

Tools

React

TypeScript

C#/.NET

SQL

Gitlab

Perforce

Job description

About Wolfjaw Studios

Wolfjaw Studios is an engineering-focused video game studio based in Troy, New York, founded by a passionate team of developers with decades of experience. Our team has built systems for popular modern multiplayer games, enabling publishers to engage players, drive e-sports, and improve core game services for better player experiences. We collaborate closely with studios and publishers to deliver tailored products and services.

The Engineering discipline at Wolfjaw Studios is central to our teams, focusing on developing and enhancing features for our clients. Our involvement spans frontend experiences like companion apps, player-facing websites, and internal tooling.

As a Frontend Software Engineer, you will work with product managers, producers, and engineers to develop features, create documentation, and collaborate with internal and external teams to deliver exciting new features. This position can be fully remote, with a hybrid option available for candidates local to Troy, NY.

Eligible Remote States

• Arizona, California, Georgia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington

What We Are Looking For

1. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
2. Experience with greenfield projects, design patterns, and best practices.
3. Comfort working with legacy codebases.
4. Experience building applications with React and/or React Native.
5. Ability to contribute to architecture, design, and technical discussions.
6. Attention to detail in APIs, SDKs, and internal interfaces within React/TypeScript.
7. Ability to identify dependencies and constraints across teams.
8. Skill in breaking down tasks into smaller, manageable units.
9. Experience working with version control systems like Gitlab or Perforce.

Qualifications

1. Passion for gaming and understanding of the industry.
2. Experience with modern web technologies like React, Vue, Angular.
3. Proficiency in TypeScript.
4. Experience integrating data sources and APIs into single-page applications.
5. Full stack/backend experience with languages like C#/.NET.
6. Knowledge of SQL.
7. Minimum 3 years of programming experience, including paid, volunteer, project, or academic work.
8. Critical thinking and adaptability.
9. Proficiency in English communication skills.

Pluses

1. Experience building SDKs with TypeScript and React.
2. Experience with Message Brokers, Redis, Linux/WSL.
3. Deployment experience on AWS, Kubernetes, ECS.
4. Leadership experience.
5. Experience within the games industry.
6. Learning agility and problem-solving approach.
7. Clear and organized communication.

Benefits

• Fully remote work options.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Supportive colleagues and management.
• Opportunity to influence product and infrastructure decisions.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.
• Full-time salaried roles with benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), bonuses, PTO, wellness days, professional development funds, and more.
• Salary range: $90,000 - $120,000 USD annually, based on experience and fit.

Wolfjaw Studios is an equal opportunity employer committed to reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Contact us at [e-mail] for assistance.