Sr. Software Engineer

ABOUT MISFITS GAMING GROUP

Misfits Gaming Group (Misfits) is an interactive entertainment company that exists to elevate play through the crafting of superior-quality, exceptionally fun experiences that leap off the screen to connect and engage people in safe, fun communities. We do this through our interactive experiences, content, and live events. Our purpose is to spark joy and connection through the magic of play.

We seek talented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment and emulate positivity, humility, and heart in everything they do.

Job Description

We seek an experienced Sr. Software Engineer to join the Misfits Interactive leadership team. You will partner with and elevate our games, as well as support backend engineering across our game teams. As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will be a key contributor in designing and developing robust innovative game features and the technology stacks that support them. You will be responsible for creating high-quality, scalable code while also mentoring junior engineers and contributing to our studio's technical strategy. Join us in building Misfits Interactive into a powerhouse!

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement new game features and systems using appropriate programming languages, architecture, and tools.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code that adheres to game client as well as backend best practices.
• Collaborate closely with game designers, artists, and other engineers to ensure a shared vision and create a strong, coherent gameplay experience.
• Help identify technical and developmental risks/obstacles while generating solutions to overcome identified risks.
• Lead junior engineers by providing guidance, quality standards, mentorship, and supporting their professional development.
• Establish and participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to improve overall code quality.
• Support building out healthy DevOps practices and pipelines
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in game development, with a strong understanding of game engineering principles.
• Experience working in an Agile environment, its practices, and tools (Jira, Scrum)
• Experience working on microservice architected server backends (AWS, Kubernetes, open source stacks)
• Shipped at least one AA/AAA game title on PC, Console, or Mobile
• Proficiency in major programming languages used in game development, such as C++, C#, or Java. Lua experience is a plus.
• Experience with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Proven ability to provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members.
• A passion for video games and a solid understanding of what makes a game fun and engaging.

This is currently a full-time remote position. Must be able to relocate to either Seattle, WA, or Boca Raton, FL, in Q4 2024. The individual hired is expected to travel to the HQ in Boca Raton quarterly.

Website: misfitsgaming.gg/careers