Game Developer (Gacha Role-Playing Games)

Job summary

As a Game Developer, you will design, implement, and optimize game mechanics and features. You will also take ownership of assigned work and support teammates as needed.

Job details

--------------------- Please note: We will only contact you through our email domain @tier9studios.com - please report any emails you receive from any other domain. --------------------- Role: Game Developer / Software Engineer (Gacha Role-Playing Games) Location: Toronto, ON, M5C 1P1 Type: Full-Time, On-Site About Us: Tier 9 Game Studios is a fast-paced mobile games company focused on creating industry-changing mobile role-playing games. Our live-service game is Auto Battles Online but we're actively developing a new game called Auto Battles World, an ambitious Gacha Idle RPG with a 2D open world. We're on the lookout for a seasoned and talented Game Developer to join our team and help us build exciting new features and content. Role Overview: As a Game Developer at Tier 9 Game Studios, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing game mechanics, features, and systems. The nature of your job is highly technical but at times you might assist in other areas of development as well. Responsibilities: Take ownership over assigned work from start to finish. Designing and implementing new systems to achieve project goals. Learning and working with existing systems. Ensuring that code meets quality and performance standards for release. Identifying and addressing issues or areas of improvement proactively Supporting and helping teammates when necessary. Having an open-mind when it comes to trying new technologies and processes - even when the transition is a bit uncomfortable Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent. Proficiency in C# and/or Java with a commitment to software engineering principles and code quality. OOP expertise is a must and ECS experience is a bonus, as part of our new game is built with this architecture pattern! Experience as a player of online role-playing games (Maplestory, Idleon, Runescape, Path of Exile, World of Warcraft, AFK Arena, Hero Wars, Idle Heroes. etc.) Experience in Unity or other similar game engine. A.I. coding experience, including the use of Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and other top tools. Ability to rapidly prototype and polish to high standards. Great communication, organizational, and time management skills. Strong debugging, optimization, and testing skills. Proactive and independently motivated. Time flexibility for fixing urgent issues in production, although we try to avoid this where possible. Positive attitude and passion for creating great mobile games! Benefits: We don’t require native fluency in English, only a level of proficiency sufficient for engineering and game design discussions. We’re willing to accommodate for this! Collaborative and creative work environment. We operate closely together and treat everyone with respect. Opportunity for career advancement and skill development. We prioritize staying on the cutting edge of emerging technologies in order to constantly expand our own capabilities. Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and paramedical benefits. This includes massage therapists, physiotherapists, counsellors and more! Regular team meals and outings plus an abundance of in-office snacks, on the house! Extremely fun and engaging work. See your completed features being enjoyed by players within weeks or even days! If you have a passion for online role-playing games and the expertise to create captivating worlds, we want to hear from you! Join us in crafting games that leave a lasting impression on players and re-define the genre. Application Process: To apply, please submit your resume and links to past projects, if applicable.

What you’ll do

As a Game Developer, you will design, implement, and optimize game mechanics and features. You will also take ownership of assigned work and support teammates as needed.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering is required, along with proficiency in C# and/or Java. Experience with online role-playing games and Unity is also necessary.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Paramedical Benefits
• Career Advancement
• Skill Development
• Collaborative Work Environment
• Regular Team Meals
• In-Office Snacks

Listed skills

• Software · Preferred
• collaborative · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• mechanics · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Java · Preferred
• Claude · Preferred
• email · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• C#
• Java
• OOP
• ECS
• Unity
• AI Coding
• Debugging
• Optimization
• Testing
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Proactive
• Motivated
• Game Development
• Mobile Games

Job areas

• Technology
• Software
• Engineering
• Creative & Media

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