Game Developer

Energy Innovation Corp; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 76,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinterest is seeking a Game Developer in Kansas who can passionately advocate for Kubernetes and then commit to the team decisions. The role rewards accountability and ownership of technology outcomes, with 7+ years of experience expected.

We value mentorship, curiosity, and a growth mindset as you build practical solutions in a fast-moving environment. Come for $76,000 - $111,000, stay for mentorship, benefits, and the flexibility that makes Pinterest a service-minded place to grow in Topeka,

Qualifications

• Experience delivering software in a collaborative Agile environment.
• Demonstrated wins in technology work near Topeka, KS.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and modern tooling.

Responsibilities

• Translate ideas into prototypes with a Git-based team.
• Mentor teammates on Agile processes.
• Decode undocumented Kubernetes services.
• Ensure code quality with linting, tests, and static analysis.
• Turn tickets into actionable acceptance criteria.

Skills

Kubernetes

Agile practices

Mentoring

Topeka network

Growth mindset

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git

Job description

Pinterest needs a Game Developer in KS who can argue passionately about Kubernetes, then commit to whatever the team decides. At Pinterest the $76,000 - $111,000 matters, sure, but so does owning the technology outcome with 7 years of Accountability behind it.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate a napkin idea from Pinterest founders into a Git team-oriented prototype
• Mentor newer senior hires on how Pinterest actually wires Agile together
• Decode the undocumented Kubernetes service nobody at Pinterest remembers writing
• Apply Innovation and Accountability to solve deeply-curious engineering challenges
• Ensure code quality through automated linting, testing, and static analysis
• Turn vague technology tickets into crisp, testable Agile acceptance criteria

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated wins in technology work somewhere near Topeka, KS
• A growth mindset that treats feedback as fuel, not threat
• Curiosity and a continuous drive to sharpen your technology craft
• A Topeka network, or the hustle to build one from scratch
• Hands-on experience with modern Innovation workflows and tooling

Pinterest makes Git look simple, which anyone in technology knows is the trust-based hardest thing to pull off. We measure Game Developer success by problems solved, not hours logged at your Topeka, KS desk.

Come for $76,000 - $111,000, stay for the mentorship, the benefits, and the rare flexibility that makes Pinterest a service-minded place to grow.

Our hiring manager is personally reviewing every Game Developer application that comes in.