Game Developer

As a Game Developer at Bigger, your main responsibilities include building high-quality games that deliver amazing experiences for millions of players. You'll actively contribute to all facets of game development—from design and logic to graphics and user interface. Collaborating closely with Product Managers, Game Artists, and Marketing teams is key to ensuring that the games offer the best player experiences. You'll also be responsible for contributing new ideas for game features and projects, owning your game alongside the Product Team.

To become a Game Developer at Bigger, you should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and have game development experience, particularly with Unity3D. Strong engineering skills, a solid foundation in programming languages, understanding software architecture design, and attention to detail are crucial. Familiarity with build tools like C#, Gradle, and Git will enhance your prospects, while a passion for gaming is always a plus.

The interview process for the Game Developer role at Bigger consists of several stages to ensure we find the right fit. It begins with an introductory interview, followed by a case study to evaluate your practical skills. Then, there are interviews with the hiring manager and co-founder, concluding with a final interview with the CEO. Each stage is designed to assess your technical expertise, creativity, and alignment with our company values.

Game Developers at Bigger enjoy a range of attractive benefits. These include competitive compensation, a stock option plan allowing you to grow as a stakeholder in the company, and health insurance with unlimited coverage. You'll also work in a beautifully located office in Istanbul, receive opportunities to attend global conferences, and have relocation support if needed, making your transition seamless.

To excel as a Game Developer at Bigger, you should have strong programming fundamentals and engineering skills. Familiarity with game development in Unity3D, along with a good understanding of software architecture and OOP principles, is essential. Additionally, possessing creativity and a good sense of gameplay experience will help you contribute valuable ideas throughout the development process. Lastly, curiosity about the gaming industry and enjoying fast-paced environments will serve you well in our dynamic team.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects you've worked on using Unity3D, detailing your role in the development process, any challenges you overcame, and the results achieved. Mention how you applied programming principles and best practices, emphasizing your engineering skills and creativity.

In responding to this question, focus on your teamwork experiences, outlining how you've worked with diverse stakeholders such as designers, product managers, and artists. Discuss communication strategies you've used and how collaborating effectively enhances the final gaming experience.

When asked about testing and debugging, describe your structured approach. Discuss methodologies you use, such as unit testing, integration testing, and playtesting, emphasizing your commitment to delivering high-quality and bug-free gaming experiences.

Here, discuss your focus on best practices like OOP, code reusability, and version control. Emphasize how these practices contribute to robust game design and maintainability, ensuring that your code is not only functional but scalable.

Use this opportunity to showcase your creativity and initiative. Provide a specific example where you introduced a game feature or improvement, detailing the motivation behind it, the impact on the project, and any positive feedback received.

Discuss the importance of player feedback in refining gaming experience. Highlight how you collect feedback, analyze player behavior, and implement changes to improve gameplay, demonstrating your commitment to player satisfaction.

Mention your strategies for staying informed, such as following industry news, participating in forums, attending conferences, or playing a variety of games. This shows your passion for gaming and willingness to evolve with industry standards.

In your answer, focus on your time-management skills and ability to prioritize tasks. Discuss methods such as breaking down projects into manageable parts, setting milestones, and collaborating effectively to meet deadlines while maintaining quality.

Share a specific challenge you encountered in a game project, detailing the steps you took to address it. Highlight your problem-solving skills and resilience in achieving a positive outcome.

Express genuine enthusiasm for the opportunity at Bigger. Highlight your admiration for the company's innovative approach to game development, its commitment to quality, and how your values align with theirs, reinforcing your fit for the role.