Programmer 3 - Luau

As a Programmer 3 at Gamefam, you will be responsible for scripting in Luau, implementing game mechanics, and ensuring optimal user experiences through intuitive, responsive gameplay. Your role includes taking ownership of feature development, performing thorough testing, and collaborating effectively with other team members. You'll also lead the engineering side of projects and oversee other programmers to maintain coding standards and optimize game performance.

To qualify for the Programmer 3 role at Gamefam, candidates should have at least 5 years of professional software development experience, demonstrating mastery in Luau and familiarity with Roblox Studio. Full-stack experience, strong math skills, and an understanding of Git/GitHub are essential. Candidates with prior game development experience, leadership skills, and knowledge of the Roblox community will stand out.

Yes, Gamefam offers a flexible remote work environment for the Programmer 3 position. We believe in the benefits of a remote team structure, allowing our programmers to work from anywhere in the USA while delivering outstanding gaming experiences. Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life effectively!

As a Programmer 3 at Gamefam, you can enjoy an array of excellent benefits, including unlimited PTO, a comprehensive insurance package covering medical, dental, and vision, plus a 401K plan. You'll receive a work-from-home stipend and an electronics allotment to support your remote setup. Additionally, enjoy surprise perks when you join our team!

Gamefam is committed to the continuous growth and development of its programmers. As a Programmer 3, you will engage in mentoring your peers, auditing coding practices, and leading by example. Our collaborative culture emphasizes ownership and leadership, ensuring that you'll have plenty of opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career within our supportive team.

In your response, focus on specific projects where you utilized Luau for scripting in Roblox Studio. Highlight the game mechanics you implemented, any challenges you faced, and how you overcame them to create a seamless user experience.

Discuss your approach to testing and debugging. Talk about the tools you use, such as the micro-profiler and developer console, and provide examples of how your attention to detail has led to successful launches with few or no bugs.

Explain your organizational methods, such as using project management tools or prioritizing based on objectives and deadlines. Share how you communicate with team members to ensure that everyone's on the same page.

Share how collaboration leads to innovative ideas and solutions in game development. Give examples from your past experiences where teamwork helped enhance the final product and improved team synergy.

Use this question to highlight your leadership skills. Discuss a specific project, the challenges you encountered, how you addressed them, and the impact of your leadership on the project’s outcome.

Talk about your passion for learning and share specific resources such as online courses, workshops, forums, or communities you engage with. Emphasize how staying updated allows you to implement the best practices in your work.

Outline your approach to code reviews, emphasizing the importance of maintaining coding standards and consistency. Discuss how you provide constructive feedback and ensure open communication with your peers.

Share a specific instance where you identified performance issues and the steps you took to resolve them. Explain how your optimizations improved gameplay for users.

Express your enthusiasm for creating engaging and entertaining experiences for players. Share anecdotes or experiences that illustrate the rewarding aspect of your work and connection to the gaming community.

Discuss the importance of user-centered design and how you research player behavior. Highlight any methods you've used to gather feedback to enhance player engagement in game features.