PeopleFun
Gaming • B2C • Media
PeopleFun is an award-winning creator of mobile games with a mission of bringing people together through fun. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company has an international team dedicated to creating socially engaging game experiences. PeopleFun is best known for its successful word game, Wordscapes, which has significantly impacted the mobile word game category. The company is developing several new projects across multiple genres and emphasizes values such as trust, collaboration, and focusing on team results. PeopleFun aims to create lasting relationships between its team members and players, fostering a company culture built on humility and mutual respect.
Principal Engineer - Word Gameplay Algorithm
June 28
🏄 California – Remote
⛰️ Colorado – Remote
+12 more states
💵 $120k - $206.3k / year
⏰ Full Time
🔴 Lead
🎮 Game Engineer
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PeopleFun
Gaming • B2C • Media
PeopleFun is an award-winning creator of mobile games with a mission of bringing people together through fun. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company has an international team dedicated to creating socially engaging game experiences. PeopleFun is best known for its successful word game, Wordscapes, which has significantly impacted the mobile word game category. The company is developing several new projects across multiple genres and emphasizes values such as trust, collaboration, and focusing on team results. PeopleFun aims to create lasting relationships between its team members and players, fostering a company culture built on humility and mutual respect.
📋 Description
• PeopleFun is an award-winning creator of mobile games for players across the globe. • We believe in bringing People together through Fun by creating the best in class social features and communities in our games. • Candidates who reside or will reside in the following locations are eligible for this role: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, and Washington State. • PeopleFun is actively seeking a highly skilled and innovative Principal Engineer to lead the development of our pioneering dynamic difficulty system, WordAlgo. • Reporting to a General Manager with a strong engineering background, the successful candidate will operate within a collaborative, agile team comprising a data scientist and a data engineer. • This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative initiative within a fast-paced and forward-thinking organization.
🎯 Requirements
• 7+ years of experience in mobile game development, with a strong understanding of game architecture and systems. • Demonstrated experience successfully launching and operating at least one commercial mobile game title. • Expert-level proficiency with Unity game engine, including a deep understanding of its architecture, scripting (C#), and best practices. • Proven ability to design and implement robust, scalable, and well-documented APIs. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas and engage in productive discussions. • Experience writing comprehensive technical design documents. • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and a track record of delivering iteratively.
🏖️ Benefits
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance • Performance Bonuses • 401K Match Policy • Flexible PTO Policy • Wellness Stipend • Free Lunch each Friday • Generous Parental Leave & Family-Friendly Culture • Annual Credits for Professional Development & In-App Purchases
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