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Job Title: Full-Time Game Developer

Company: Balloon Labs LLC

Location: Remote (European hours)

Hours: 40 hours per week, between approx 9 AM – 6 PM (EU time)

About Us:

Balloon Labs LLC is a young and dynamic mobile game development company with a team of 10, primarily based in Europe. We specialize in creating innovative apps and games. We are currently working on two apps in production, one of which was released several months ago and is close to relaunch with more fresh exciting content.

We’re really excited about these upcoming launches, and we’re looking for a talented game developer to help bring them to the next level.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a full-time Game Developer to lead the development of two apps in production. You will work closely with a game designer and artists to bring the games to life. You will be responsible for pushing the apps across both the Play Store and App Store and will play a key role in the relaunch of a previously released app.

We're looking for someone who has had some successful launches under your belt, showcasing your ability to deliver high-quality game experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the team to design, develop, and implement Unity-based applications and games.

Create efficient, scalable, and maintainable code using C# within the Unity framework.

Implement game functionality and mechanics, including user interface, gameplay logic, and physics systems.

Optimize performance and memory usage to ensure smooth gameplay experiences across different platforms.

Integrate assets and resources into Unity, including 3D models, animations, textures, and sound effects.

Manage app launches across both Play Store and App Store.

Integrate SDKs such as Firebase, AppLovin, Kochava, and Unity Analytics.

Upload code to GitHub daily and provide regular reporting on progress using clockify

Participate in daily standup meetings as required.

Work independently and lead projects from a development perspective.

You may be called on to work on other projects within the company outside your core projects, depending on the needs of the company

Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years of professional game development experience.

Proven track record with successful app launches on both Play Store and App Store.

Strong proficiency in Unity and C#.

Familiarity with SDKs like Firebase, AppLovin, Kochava, and Unity Analytics.

Proven experience in uploading code to GitHub and providing regular progress updates.

Ability to work 40 hours a week during European hours (9 AM – 6 PM EU time).

Experience in game development pipelines, asset management, and optimization techniques.

Analytical thinker capable of translating business requirements, wireframes, and technical designs into functional features.

Nice to Have:

Understanding of networking and multiplayer game development.

Familiarity with Agile software development methodology.

A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Game Design, or a related field.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume, portfolio, and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and successful app launches.

Location: Anywhere

Posted: Sept. 10, 2024, 9:21 a.m.

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