Remote Senior Game Engine & Tools Engineer

Description:

• ClassDojo is seeking a Senior Game Engine & Tools Engineer to join the virtual worlds platform team.
• The role involves working on Dojo Islands, a virtual playground used by millions of kids for collaborative learning experiences.
• The virtual world is procedurally generated and customizable, aiming for performance and scalability on various devices like chromebooks, tablets, and web browsers.
• The Engineer will be responsible for developing the proprietary engine and editor for the virtual world using cutting-edge web technologies like WebGL and WebGPU.
• Collaboration with cross-functional team members in a continuous delivery environment is essential, following agile kanban methodology.
• The ideal candidate will bring expertise in game subsystems such as rendering, networking, avatars, and performance engineering to deliver a high-quality game experience to players.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in game engine technologies, specializing in areas like rendering, networking, physics, and runtime data models.
• Proven track record of delivering complex features in a CI/CD environment and online multiplayer experiences at platform scale.
• Experience in near real-time responsiveness in LiveOps platforms and driving engineering practices with clear outcomes.
• Familiarity with web development workflows, including Node.js, Javascript, Typescript, and React.
• Knowledge of DevOps and Platform Infrastructure like AWS Cloud, Terraform, Docker, MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis.
• Bonus points for experience with WebGL, Playcanvas, and being an open-source code contributor.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary ranges based on geographic location, experience, and skillset.
• Remote work opportunity with a distributed company, hiring regardless of location with significant hours overlap in the Americas time zones.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity and accommodation for disabilities or special needs.
• Opportunity to work on a virtual world platform used by millions of children globally and pioneer the future of education.
• Access to cutting-edge web technologies and collaboration with a talented, innovative team from diverse backgrounds.