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Senior Game Programmer

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Join our dynamic team as a Senior Game Programmer, responsible for developing and optimizing high-quality mobile games. We're seeking someone experienced in game performance optimization across different devices and OS versions, passionate about mentorship, and dedicated to maintaining excellence in coding standards.

If you're passionate about gaming, thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving complex challenges and ability to handle pressure, we want to hear from you!

ABOUT TAPBLAZE

Here at TAPBLAZE, our mission is to make great games for players that will be remembered for decades. As a small team, we have created games such as "Good Pizza, Great Pizza" that have been downloaded more than 300 million times across the globe, giving a fun, innovative experience to millions of players every day. Our core values are the reason we have found success as an independent studio and guide our hiring process: we are ambitious, disciplined, ownership-minded, results oriented, and extraordinary. We operate internationally and we are growing day by day; the company is entirely self-funded, we only answer to our players.

We are seeking individuals that have the same core values and are looking to level up themselves, the games they work on and the company they work for. Only with great attention to details can this be achieved - please mention "beauty is in the details" in your cover letter.

OBJECTIVES

Design, develop, and optimize games for Android and iOS platforms using the Unity engine, emphasizing efficient GPU usage, shader optimization, and compatibility across various iOS and Android OS versions.
Architect and implement robust, scalable client systems and critical engineering modules focused on performance and maintainability.
Ensure superior client performance through proactive optimization of gameplay smoothness, memory usage, and frame rates across diverse mobile devices and OS versions.
Evaluate existing codebases to determine the need for immediate fixes or comprehensive rewrites, aligning technical decisions with business goals and player expectations.
Continuously improve collaboration and production workflows with game designers, artists, and backend developers.
Mentor and train junior engineers, conduct regular code reviews, and maintain high coding standards across the engineering team.

COMPETENCIES

Expert proficiency in Unity3D, with comprehensive knowledge of engine architecture, optimization strategies, and nuances of the Unity engine.
Strong coding abilities, particularly in C#, with additional skills in Lua scripting as a plus.
Demonstrated expertise in GPU performance optimization, shader development, and rendering pipeline efficiency.
Excellent analytical skills, able to provide optimal solutions considering both user experience and business requirements.
Passionate about gaming, exceptional communication skills, collaborative team approach, and ability to handle pressure.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related technical fields.
Minimum of 5 years professional experience in game development, with a key role in at least one commercially launched game's full lifecycle (development, launch, iteration).
Proven experience optimizing Unity-based games for various mobile GPU platforms and multiple Android OS versions.
Experience mentoring and training junior developers and conducting structured code reviews.
Significant plus: Demonstrated experience optimizing Unity games specifically for smooth operation on lower-end Android devices for a mobile game that has millions of DAU.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Los Angeles, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work;
Prolonged period of time sitting at a desk and computer.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce TAPBLAZE recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with vendors and partners.

For best consideration, include a cover letter in your application explaining why you would be a great fit.

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What You Should Know About Senior Game Programmer, TapBlaze

Join our dynamic team at TAPBLAZE as a Senior Game Programmer in sunny Los Angeles! This is an exciting opportunity where you'll be at the forefront of developing and optimizing high-quality mobile games. We're looking for someone who thrives in a creative environment, brings extensive experience in game performance optimization across various devices and OS versions, and has a genuine passion for mentorship. At TAPBLAZE, our core values drive everything we do: ambition, discipline, ownership, results orientation, and a commitment to excellence. Your role will involve designing and optimizing games using the Unity engine, focusing on efficient GPU utilization and ensuring compatibility across multiple Android and iOS platforms. You will work closely with game designers, artists, and backend developers to continuously enhance collaboration and production workflows. You'll also have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and maintain our high coding standards that our players deserve. If you love solving complex challenges and have a keen eye for detail - because beauty is in the details - we would love to hear from you! Be a part of the fun journey of creating memorable games that connect with players worldwide, like our hit game 'Good Pizza, Great Pizza' that’s touched millions. Come level up your career while contributing to our mission of producing extraordinary gaming experiences!

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What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Game Programmer at TAPBLAZE?

As a Senior Game Programmer at TAPBLAZE, you will design, develop, and optimize mobile games for Android and iOS platforms using the Unity engine. Your key responsibilities will include ensuring superior performance through optimization strategies, implementing scalable client systems, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating closely with various teams to enhance gaming experiences.