Senior Game Engineer

ClassDojo's mission is to give every child on Earth an education they love.

We started by building a network that connects teachers, children, and families. ClassDojo’s flagship app is the #1 communication app connecting K-8 teachers, children, and families, globally. They use it to share what’s happening throughout the day through photos, videos, messages, and activities. It is actively used at an unprecedented scale: in over 95% of US schools, reaching ~51 million children in ~180 countries. We are now beginning to use this network to give kids the best learning experiences in the world, far beyond those a standard school can provide. 

We hire for talent density. Our team comprises the most talented, entrepreneurial, and innovative teammates from around the world, with deep backgrounds in education and large scale consumer internet, including Instagram, Netflix, Dropbox, Uber, Y Combinator, and more. We’re building a company where the most talented people want to work. We believe you’ll do the best work of your life here—and you’ll pioneer the future of education, too.

What you’ll do:

ClassDojo is looking for people to join our internal Game Studio. The game environment is procedurally generated and user-customizable. With millions of kids already on the platform, the game is "live-by-default" - we work very iteratively and practice continuous delivery/deployment, with the ability to ship updates multiple times a week. But that doesn't mean that we're just chasing metrics; we work very closely with kids to find the fun, and with teachers to find the learning. We strive to build a game with heart, soul, and a point of view - because when those things are missing, kids notice.

You will be a match if:

• You have at least 4 years of game development experience
• You are in the Americas time zone

You might be a good fit if:

• You have 5+ years of game development experience
• You have a track record for creating compelling games and playful experiences
• You have experience in OpenGL and/or WebGL
• You have past experience delivering 3D games for Mobile platforms, and experience working within the performance budgets of mobile games
• You have the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• You have experience in a company with a high-quality culture
• You have a passion for games and ability to think out of the box — plus, having a strong instinct for what makes a great game.

Bonus:

• Experience with other backends (e.g. Vulkan/Metal/DirectX)

[1] Some more context:

- ClassDojo's 125m Metaverse Mission (Forbes)

- ClassDojo's Second Act Comes with First Profits (TechCrunch) and Sam's note about it.

ClassDojo is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. ClassDojo is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. ClassDojo will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical and mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or an employee unless undue hardship would result. In accordance with applicable local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.