Senior Full-Stack Engineer – Game Development Tools
Snail Games USA
- Beverly Hills, CA
- $120,000-155,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Beverly Hills, CA
Primarily remote; in-person presence required for select meetings or events.ResponsibilitiesLead a small team (3-4 people initially) in developing proprietary game development toolsOwn complete application development cycles from UI/UX design through backend systems and deploymentDesign and implement node-based visual workflows and editor interfacesCreate intuitive map-based tools for assigning systems and behaviors to game objectsBuild data persistence layers, networking components, and integration APIsWork directly with a veteran lead architect (20+ years, commercial engine development) to execute on established technical vision and architecturePresent development progress and milestones to leadership teamPlan and coordinate development milestones to enable focused execution by technical leadershipServe as organizational layer between high-level architecture and day-to-day implementationPrototype and iterate on user-facing development tools and workflowsMinimum RequirementsMust have built complete software applications from scratch (not engine modifications or feature additions)5+ years building full-stack systems independently - UI, backend, database, deploymentStrong C++ proficiency with game/tools development experienceProven ability to translate senior architect guidance into executable team plansExperience leading 2-4 person engineering teams through complete project lifecyclesMulti-engine background (Unity, Unreal, proprietary) with cross-platform deployment experienceTrack record of user-facing tool development and editor interface creationComfortable executing within established technical architecture (not driving architectural decisions)Experience with project planning, milestone tracking, and presenting progress to leadershipNice to HavePortfolio demonstrating complete applications built from scratchExperience shipping as primary/sole developer on medium-sized software projectsNode-based visual scripting systems or workflow tool developmentAI/ML integration experience in game development contextsCross-platform development (web, desktop, mobile)Database design, networking, and system integration expertiseWhy Join the Snail Games USA Team?True focus on work/life balancePaid company holidays, vacation, and separate sick leaveWe offer medical, dental, vision, and Life/LTD401k with company matchSalary Range: $120,000 to $155,000If you're a highly capable full stack engineer ready to lead by doing, we'd love to hear from you.