Second Dinner · 1 day ago
Senior Software Engineer, Unannounced Super Fun Video Game
Second Dinner is a game development company known for their acclaimed game MARVEL SNAP. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to create and optimize engaging gameplay experiences for their next generation of games.
Digital EntertainmentGamingPC Games
Responsibilities
Drive the architecture and implementation of functional and elegant gameplay systems
Bring wireframes, prototypes, and UIs to life within the game
Establish, share, and iterate on best practices for code architecture
Create tools and systems that can be reused to provide value in other parts of the game
Develop underlying back-end systems and server functionality to support front-end features
Work closely with designers, artists, and other engineers to establish a shared vision for compelling player experiences
Monitor and repair live issues affecting gameplay
Qualification
Required
5+ years of game development experience
Experience developing Godot or Unity applications
High levels of empathy and support for team members
Approachability and excitement to collaborate on design and tech
Ability to implement user interfaces and gameplay features from the ground up
Experience with modern mobile game design and architecture paradigms
Ability to articulate and communicate technical ideas effectively both verbally and in written formats to both technical and non-technical team members
Passion for playing and making great games
Preferred
Experience creating persistent data schemas, versioning, and data migration
Willing to mentor other engineers and be invested in their growth
Experience with Git, .NET, and AWS
Experience with Cursor or other AI assisted tools
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans with Second Dinner paying 100% of premiums for employees and 75% for dependents for many plans
401(k) contribution with no waiting period
16 weeks paid parental leave with no waiting period
Home office improvement bonus
Paid Vacation & Sick time
Up to 10 BetterHelp sessions covered each benefits plan year
Company Winter Holiday shutdown (Dec 25-Jan 1)
Company Summer Holiday shutdown (week of July 4)
Company Events - In-person all-hands gathering, and virtual events throughout the year
Company
Second Dinner
Second Dinner is an award-winning independent game development studio that is here to make the most fun games in the world. Not super fun games.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$130MKey Investors
Griffin Gaming PartnersNetEase
2024-01-08Series B· $100M
2019-01-03Corporate Round· $30M
Recent News
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