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PeopleFun · 5 months ago

Principal Engineer, Word Gameplay Algorithm

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $206K/yr

7+ years exp

PeopleFun is an award-winning creator of mobile games based in Dallas, seeking a highly skilled Principal Engineer to lead the development of their dynamic difficulty system, WordAlgo. This role focuses on optimizing player experience through real-time game difficulty adjustments using rule-based algorithms, Machine Learning, and Large Language Models, while collaborating with an agile team.

AppsGamingiOSSoftwareVideo Games

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement the core Word Algorithm (WordAlgo) system, initially focusing on rule-based logic and evolving into ML and LLM-driven solutions using unit tests

Create tools to convert and generate optimized data for use in mobile games

Collaborate closely with data engineers and data scientists to integrate data pipelines and leverage player data for difficulty detection and adjustment

Work hand-in-hand with game development teams to seamlessly integrate WordAlgo into existing and new mobile games, ensuring a clean and well-documented API for game logic to consume

Design and document technical specifications for WordAlgo components, including algorithm logic, data flow, and API contracts

Participate actively in an Agile development environment, contributing to iterative design, implementation, and testing cycles

Continuously monitor and analyze game performance data to identify opportunities for algorithm optimization and player experience improvement

Articulate technical concepts, challenges, and solutions clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through verbal and written communication

Champion PeopleFun's culture of trust, humility, and team-focused results in all aspects of work

Qualification

Mobile game developmentUnity game engineAPI designImplementationMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingAgile methodologiesTechnical documentationCommunication skills

Required

7+ years of experience in mobile game development, with a strong understanding of game architecture and systems

Demonstrated experience successfully launching and operating at least one commercial mobile game title

Expert-level proficiency with Unity game engine, including a deep understanding of its architecture, scripting (C#), and best practices

Proven ability to design and implement robust, scalable, and well-documented APIs

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas and engage in productive discussions

Experience writing comprehensive technical design documents

Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and a track record of delivering iteratively

Preferred

Experience with or a strong understanding of Machine Learning concepts and applications

Familiarity with Unity Sentis or similar on-device ML inference engines

Experience working with large datasets and data-driven systems

Knowledge of Natural Language Processing (NLP) or Large Language Models (LLMs)

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Performance Bonuses

401K Match Policy

Flexible PTO Policy

Wellness Stipend

Free Lunch each Friday

Generous Parental Leave & Family-Friendly Culture

Annual Credits for Professional Development & In-App Purchases

Company

PeopleFun

PeopleFun was founded by Tony and Angelo Laudon in 2011. The company is involved in creating games for mobile

Founded in 2011

Richardson, Texas, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.peoplefun.com/

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