Senior Software Engineer - 2024 (Evergreen)

Pahdolabs; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative studio is seeking a talented software engineer to help bring a cooperative multiplayer action rogue-lite game to life. This exciting role involves developing gameplay systems, user interfaces, and backend services within a dynamic team of industry experts. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology while collaborating with designers and artists to create an engaging gaming experience. If you are passionate about game development and eager to contribute to a project inspired by beloved titles, this position is perfect for you. Join a diverse team and make your mark in the gaming world!

Qualifications

• 3+ years in multiplayer game development and 5+ years in engineering.
• Strong portfolio of side projects showcasing expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop gameplay systems and backend services for a rogue-lite action RPG.
• Collaborate closely with designers and artists in an iterative process.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Programming languages (Go, C#, C++, Python)

UI programming

Web development (React/Typescript)

Tools

PostgreSQL

Distributed key-value stores

Cloud infrastructure

Job description

New York, NY or Remote

About Pahdo Labs

Pahdo Labs is making Starlight Re:Volver, a cooperative multiplayer action rogue-lite set in an anime-inspired world. In Starlight, Divers travel between the lush, cutting-edge Nishi Island Metropolis (NIM) and the virtual world of So Mi in pursuit of riches and stardom.

We are a 25-person team located in-office in New York City and remotely across the world. Our team combines industry experts from Riot Games, Capcom, and WayForward and technologists from Microsoft, Meta, and Robinhood.

As a software engineer at Pahdo Labs, you will leverage your expertise in gameplay, UI, and backend engineering to bring Starlight Re:Volver to life.

Responsibilities

1. Develop gameplay systems, user interfaces, and backend services to support a rogue-lite action RPG with MMO elements.
2. Work comfortably within a game architecture for a server authoritative, multiplayer game with prediction/rollback netcode.
3. Work closely with designers and artists in a collaborative and iterative fashion.
4. Ship code quickly and build software with a game design or product mindset.

Required Qualifications

1. Excellent communication skills and self-awareness.
2. Exceptional problem-solving ability.
3. Expertise with modern programming languages such as Go, C#, C++, Python, etc.
4. 3+ years experience in professional multiplayer game development; 5+ years experience in world-class engineering organizations and a strong portfolio of side projects.

Desired Qualifications

1. Past experience with UI programming and web development in React/Typescript.
2. Familiarity with working with distributed systems and cloud infrastructure.
3. Familiarity with database technologies such as PostgreSQL and distributed key-value stores.
4. Love for our references: Hades, Slay the Spire, anime, classic MMOs.

If interested, please email us at [e-mail] with a resume and links to any portfolios that you can share!