Senior Game Developer: Remote, High-Impact & Fast-Paced

Playson; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonuses

Unlimited Paid Vacation

Unlimited Paid Sick Leave

Flexible Schedule

Remote Work

Medical Insurance

Life Events Support

Professional Development

International exposure

B2B contracts

Job summary

Playson is seeking a Senior Game Developer to push the boundaries of browser-based gaming. You’ll work close to the engine, implement new features, and optimise performance, shaping the player experience across global operators.

The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and rapid iteration in a remote-capable setting. Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in JavaScript UI development, strong TS/JS skills, Canvas/WebGL know-how, and a product-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of JavaScript UI client development in a commercial environment.
• Strong TypeScript and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Solid understanding of Canvas/WebGL rendering cycles.
• Deep understanding of the Event Loop and sync vs async approaches.
• Experience in cross-browser development.
• Strong knowledge of OOP principles and game programming patterns.
• Experience with Git.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Product-first approach with a proactive attitude.
• Self-sufficient, results-driven, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise game features with a strong focus on performance (FPS, CPU usage).
• Work closely with the game engine, contributing to its evolution and improvements.
• Propose and implement efficient algorithms and technical solutions.
• Design and write unit tests to ensure code quality and stability.
• Build tools and scripts to improve development efficiency.
• Collaborate with a team of developers, contributing to a culture of openness and agility.
• Actively participate in the Engineering Community, sharing knowledge and ideas.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

WebGL/Canvas

Event Loop / Async

Cross-browser

OOP Principles

Communication

Product-minded

Self-motivated

Tools

Git

GitHub Actions

CI/CD

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Playson is seeking a Senior Game Developer to push the boundaries of browser-based gaming. You’ll work close to the engine, implement new features, and optimise performance, shaping the player experience across global operators.

The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and rapid iteration in a remote-capable setting. Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in JavaScript UI development, strong TS/JS skills, Canvas/WebGL know-how, and a product-focused mindset.