Senior Game Developer

As a Senior Game Developer at Bigger, your key responsibilities will include collaborating with product managers and game artists to build immersive gaming experiences, contributing to all aspects of game development from design to implementation, and owning projects with a high level of responsibility. You'll also be involved in problem-solving many engineering challenges while continuously iterating to create high-quality games that engage millions of players.

To qualify for the Senior Game Developer position at Bigger, you should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field, coupled with at least 6 years of professional experience in software engineering. A strong grasp of programming languages, especially C# and Java, as well as experience with software architecture design and OOP principles, will be pivotal in this role. Additionally, familiarity with Unity3D is a significant advantage.

Bigger’s interview process for the Senior Game Developer position consists of multiple stages, starting with an introductory interview, followed by a case study, and interviews with the hiring manager and co-founder. It concludes with a final round interview with the CEO. Throughout the process, candidates can expect to demonstrate their skills and discuss their passion for game development and the gaming industry.

In addition to your programming prowess, a candidate's profile for the Senior Game Developer role at Bigger can be enhanced by showcasing strong engineering skills, creativity in game design, and an exceptional attention to detail related to code quality. Being an avid gamer with knowledge of current industry trends, especially having played games like Kitchen Masters, can also add to your appeal.

As a Senior Game Developer at Bigger, you can look forward to competitive compensation, stock options to help you grow alongside the company, and comprehensive health insurance with unlimited coverage. Additional benefits include opportunities for professional development through global conferences, a vibrant office location in Istanbul, and support for relocation if needed.

When answering this question, highlight your specific experiences with programming languages like C# and any game development tools you've used, primarily Unity3D. Provide examples of projects where these tools were crucial to your role and discuss how they helped you overcome challenges in game design or development.

Discuss your methodology for game design, emphasizing how you incorporate player feedback and usability testing into your development process. Share experiences illustrating how user-centered design principles guided your decisions to craft engaging gaming experiences.

Provide a specific example of a challenge you encountered, explaining the context and technical aspects. Detail the steps you took to find a resolution, focusing on problem-solving techniques and collaboration with team members to achieve a successful outcome.

Explain your strategies for staying informed, such as attending gaming conferences, connecting with industry professionals, or following relevant publications and blogs. Mention how this knowledge influences your work as a Senior Game Developer at Bigger.

Share a specific story that highlights your teamwork skills, outlining your role, the objectives of the project, and the collaborative efforts that led to success. Make sure to emphasize the importance of communication, respect for diverse ideas, and how you adapt to team dynamics.

Choose one or two game projects that showcase your skills, creativity, and contributions. Discuss the impact these games had on players and what you learned throughout the development process that aligns with the role of a Senior Game Developer at Bigger.

Address how you prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively when facing tight deadlines, utilizing frameworks like Agile or Scrum. Share an experience where you successfully delivered a project under pressure while maintaining quality.

Refer to specific debugging techniques you've utilized in past projects, stressing the importance of thorough testing and version control. Support your answer with examples that illustrate your logical approach to identifying and fixing bugs.

Talk about how you leverage creativity within technical constraints by thinking outside the box. Illustrate with examples where creative solutions led to innovative gameplay features or designs while adhering to technical capabilities.

Express your excitement about joining Bigger and how its mission resonates with your passion for game development. Discuss your admiration for their titles and how you envision contributing to their innovative projects as a Senior Game Developer.