Lead Backend Engineer
Pocket Worlds130,000 - 200,000 USD/year
- Full Time
- Expert & Leadership (9+ years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Video Game DevelopmentIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in technical production or engineering project management in games or software, preferably with live ops or engine team experience. They should possess a deep understanding of game development workflows, particularly engineering pipelines and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Advanced skills in Google Sheets (including pivot tables and formulas) and Jira are required, along with a passion for technology and the game development process. Technical game development experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
The Senior Engineering Producer will drive end-to-end planning and execution of engineering tasks and cross-disciplinary technical projects, collaborating with engineering leads to assess team capacity and staffing needs. They will partner with leadership to build roadmaps and maintain technical goals, breaking down project needs into achievable scopes and establishing frameworks for production processes. The role involves advocating for the engineering team’s needs, representing their perspectives in cross-functional meetings, and fostering positive collaboration between engineering, design, production, and external partners. Additionally, they will proactively identify blockers, coordinate adjustments, and support continuous improvement through retrospectives and feedback loops.
Skills
Project Management
Resource Planning
Workflow Automation
Jira
Google Sheets
Scripting
Team Coordination
Technical Roadmapping
Production Frameworks
Cross-disciplinary Collaboration
thatgamecompany
Develops visually stunning, emotionally engaging games
About thatgamecompany
thatgamecompany develops video games that focus on exploration, beauty, and emotional connection. Their games, such as "Sky: Children of the Light," "Journey," "Flower," and "Flow," are designed to be visually stunning and accessible to a wide audience, including casual gamers and families. The gameplay emphasizes shared experiences and emotional resonance, making them appealing to players looking for more than just entertainment. Unlike many competitors, thatgamecompany prioritizes artistic quality and emotional depth in their games, fostering a collaborative and experimental work environment that encourages innovation. Their goal is to create unique gaming experiences that resonate with players on a deeper level.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
$190.8MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Entertainment, GamingIndustries
51-200Employees