Lead Platform Engineer

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As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to “level up” our talent. We’re searching for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative and thrive in a fast-paced environment. 

PERKS & BENEFITS
Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days & Holidays*
100% Employee Covered Medical, Dental, Vision Plan Base Plan*
Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits & More*
Catered Lunches & Well-stocked Kitchens
Wellness Activities
Happy Hours
Company Events
Dog-Friendly*
Cat-Friendly*
*Only applies to full-time positions.

Jam City is seeking a motivated, skilled Lead Engineer to join our client architecture team in Iowa! We are focused on building high quality technology that can be leveraged across the entire Jam City portfolio of games. If you have a passion for games and an awesome engineering background, come join us!

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Build and lead a team of engineers through hiring, coaching, mentoring, feedback, and hands-on career development.
  • Actively participate in the design and creation of software libraries on mobile and web platforms.
  • Work closely with Project Manager to support timely delivery of technical solutions to address business needs.
  • Work effectively with a large variety of internal customers and game teams around the globe.
  • Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company values.

    • QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ideally 2+ years managing a team of developers.
  • 5+ years of development experience with C#.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and technical skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Unity3D app development and/or native iOS and/or Android development processes.
  • Operation and maintenance of live mobile games is a large plus.
  • Familiarity with git and GitHub.
  • Familiarity with Jira or similar Project Management tools.
  • BS in Computer Science (or equivalent).
    • CHECK OUT LIFE AS A JAM CITIZEN:

    OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION
    We believe in creating games that unite people across the world and that showcase our commitment to providing an environment that is both inclusive and diverse for our players and employees. We strive to create a workforce that is reflective of our global player community as we know that we are stronger and better when we play together. To help promote an inclusive culture, we celebrate the visible and invisible diversity of our Jam Citizens through initiatives including Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, trainings, speaker series, and more. 

    Jam City is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, marital, or domestic partnerships status, disability, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. Our management is committed to following this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

    ABOUT JAM CITY
    Jam City is an award-winning mobile entertainment studio providing unique and deeply engaging games that appeal to a broad, global audience.

    Led by CEO Chris DeWolfe, former MySpace co-founder and CEO, and COO Josh Yguado, former 20th Century Fox executive, Jam City is the creative powerhouse behind some of the highest-grossing and most enduring mobile games. Jam City’s global franchise Cookie Jam has generated more than half a billion dollars, and Panda Pop has more than 120 million downloads to date.

    The company also is the go-to studio for Hollywood, having developed immersive, narrative-rich mobile games around iconic entertainment brands. The company’s popular RPG game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery was the #1 game in more than 40 countries at its launch in April 2018.

    Jam City has nine studios located in Los Angeles (HQ), Berlin, Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Burbank, Cedar Falls, San Diego, San Francisco, and Toronto.