Senior Software Engineer - Merge Dragons (Unity)

Our Merge Dragons team, under our Gram Games studio, is looking to hire a Senior Software Engineer to build new features for our millions of players to enjoy! 

About the Game

Merge Dragons! A puzzle adventure game, where you are tasked with healing a magical land, harnessing the power of dragons, solving fun puzzles and building your camp to grow dragons. It’s a game where everything can be matched and merged to produce unique artifacts and skills – dragon eggs, trees, treasures, stars, magical flowers and dragons themselves, you name it. Everything interacts, and helps you overcome magical, mysterious puzzles.

About the Studio

Gram Games is the studio behind some of the most popular mobile titles in the world like 1010, Six, and Merge Dragons!. We’ve recently released Merge Magic! And have more exciting projects in the pipeline. At Gram Games, we work in small self-managing teams, enabling you to have an incredible amount of ownership, autonomy and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new features and gameplay systems in C#/Unity
• Debug and resolve issues in a very large codebase
• Build tools to improve development and quality of life for the team
• Support artists and designers in crafting and releasing content
• Participate in code reviews and offer feedback to your teammates

Required Skills

• Previously shipped at least one product in a team environment
• Experience with version source control (e.g. Git, Perforce, Subversion, etc.)
• Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Game Development or related field
• Strong communication and reading skills
• Proficient in written and spoken English

Desired Skills

• Experience with programming in C# and Unity or C++ and Unreal Engine
• Experience with one or more of the following: Gameplay, UI, 2D/3D Graphics, Social/multiplayer, Tools development, Performance / optimization
• Portfolio of game jams or games development experience

What we offer you:

• Competitive salary, bonus plan, Take Two RSU’s (Restricted Stock Units), ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• 401K Company Match Contribution (US Employees)
• RRSP Company Match Contribution (Canadian Employees)
• Extended Health coverage, dental, disability, critical illness, EAP, and life insurance (Canadian Employees)
• Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits (US Employees)
• Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
• Fitness benefits (offering varies by location)
• Financial wellness program with unlimited access to certified financial planners
• Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
• Family planning support program
• Generous paid parental, pregnancy-related disability, caregiver, and compassionate leaves
• Subsidized Back-up child care
• Zynga happy hours and frequent employee events
• Flexible working hours on many teams
• Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
• Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds to join us!

We will consider all qualified job-seekers with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

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Careers Category: Engineering

Careers location: Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, Toronto, Canada

Connected Worker Type: Connected

Requisition Id: R_108469

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