Web3 Jobs: Gaming Engineer

Job Type: Remote.

Role: Gaming Engineer.

Salary Range: $160k – $260k

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About Aptos:

Aptos is a blockchain company that prioritizes people above all else. Their mission is to provide billions of people with safe and scalable access to decentralized assets, ensuring fairness and universality for all.

The company was founded by a group of original creators and maintainers who worked tirelessly to design and build the Diem blockchain with this purpose in mind. After several years of dedicated effort, they believe that the open-source Diem technology they have developed represents a crucial cornerstone of the safe and scalable web3 world that will give everyone more equitable opportunities to access financial assets, with lower fees and fewer intermediaries.

The name Aptos, which means “The People” in Ohlone, embodies the company’s mission and ethos. They are driven by a desire to create a better future for all, where decentralized assets are accessible and secure for everyone, regardless of background or circumstance.

About the Role:

We are searching for a skilled and ambitious Gaming Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of blockchain gaming. This is an exceptional opportunity to collaborate with a talented group of engineers, game developers, and external partners to create innovative and advanced blockchain-based games.

As a Gaming Engineer at Aptos Labs, your primary responsibility will be identifying opportunities to make Web3 gaming a reality. This could involve designing and developing decentralized, peer-to-peer matchmaking systems on top of Aptos, as well as expanding and enhancing our SDKs for the Aptos blockchain. You will work with external game development studios to integrate the technology into their games and provide technical guidance and support.

Most importantly, you will be at the forefront of exploring Web3 gaming, working both in-house and with game studios to create examples, demos, and other materials that demonstrate the capabilities of the Aptos blockchain.

Your responsibilities will also include ensuring the high performance, stability, and scalability of the game systems. You will research and evaluate new technologies, trends, and best practices in the blockchain gaming space, and proactively identify areas for improvement.

To be successful in this role, we are seeking a self-motivated individual with a strong drive to succeed in a start-up environment. If you are passionate about gaming and blockchain technology, and are ready to take on a challenge that will shape the future of the industry, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Exploring the challenges in Web3 gaming and then designing and building solutions
• Designing, expanding, and improving SDKs for the Aptos blockchain, working with external game development studios to integrate the technology into their games, and providing technical guidance and support
• Working with internal and external teams to produce examples, demos, and other materials to showcase the capabilities of the Aptos blockchain
• Collaborating with A, AA, and AAA gaming teams to create innovative and engaging gameplay experiences
• Identify opportunities for the broader Aptos engineering strategy for Web3 gaming.
• Understanding, using, and helping to drive core frameworks and standards forward to better support gaming use cases
• Helping external game developers optimize their games for the Aptos blockchain
• Researching and evaluating new technologies, trends, and best practices in the blockchain gaming space
• Actively participating in code reviews, design discussions, technical decisions, and partnership/investment discussions
• Staying current with industry trends and advancements in blockchain technology, and identifying opportunities to do things only possible on Aptos.

Requirements: 

• 7+ years of experience in game development
• Strong experience in C++, C#, and other relevant programming languages
• Strong experience with both Unreal and/or Unity
• Experience with or interest in working with blockchain technology and smart contracts
• A solid understanding of game development best practices and experience with industry-standard tools and technologies
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Passion for games and blockchain technology, and a desire to push the boundaries of what is possible

Bonus points:

• Experience in developing and integrating blockchain technology into games
• Experience with both Unreal and Unity
• Curiosity about emerging product practices and tools in the games industry

The base salary range for this full-time position is $160k – $260k. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and typical maximum target for new hire salaries for the position of a candidate based in the Bay Area at any level. We do hire exceptionally talented professionals with decades of experience in their field. As such, our range may be higher than what is displayed.

Our base salary ranges are determined by experience and location, and we hire at all levels for multiple roles. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, job-related skills demonstrated during the interviews, working experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include equity, tokens, or benefits.