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Senior Game Engineer

Big PotatoLondon, England, United Kingdom
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:Proficient in commercial Unity development (C#)Experience in shipping mobile games successfullySkilled in integrating Photon or comparable multiplayer solutionsExperience with implementing in-app purchase (IAP) and analytics systemsProficient in setting up CI/CD and managing release pipelinesDeep interest and experience in leveraging AI tools to enhance developmentStrong engineering judgment and product focusDesirable Qualifications:Familiarity with WebGL buildsExperience with live operations systemsBackground in adapting board or tabletop games into digital formatsExposure to Flame (a nice-to-have for exploratory projects)

About the job

As a Senior Game Engineer at Big Potato, you will take the lead in designing and delivering exciting multiplayer digital board game experiences. While our primary development platform is Unity, we are also eager to explore Flame for lightweight games within our Flutter ecosystem. You will set engineering standards, oversee the core gameplay architecture, and spearhead an AI-enhanced development process across our team.

Key Responsibilities:

Game Architecture & Development

  • Design and develop engaging Unity-based digital board games
  • Implement robust server-based multiplayer functionalities
  • Structure gameplay systems for clarity, maintainability, and iterative improvement
  • Ensure optimal performance across diverse platforms

Live Operations & Monetization

  • Integrate first-party IAP systems seamlessly
  • Implement comprehensive analytics and experimentation methodologies
  • Facilitate remote configuration and regular updates
  • Craft games capable of evolving post-launch for ongoing engagement

Build Pipelines & Release Management

  • Establish and maintain GitHub-based CI/CD workflows
  • Oversee staging and production environments
  • Manage technical store submission processes for iOS and Android
  • Ensure consistent and reliable release cycles

AI-Driven Development Standards

  • Define the integration of AI tools within our daily development practices
  • Create repeatable AI workflows, including scaffolding, refactoring, testing, and debugging
  • Minimize manual workloads while upholding engineering excellence
  • Establish guardrails for review processes, correctness, and maintainability

Success Metrics:

  • Stable and maintainable game architecture that supports multiple releases
  • Reliable build pipelines and efficient store submission processes
  • Seamless multiplayer functionality for lightweight board gaming
  • Integrated and measurable live operations
  • AI workflows that effectively reduce development timelines
  • Clear technical standards adopted across the team

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse team that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives and encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

About Big Potato

Big Potato is a dynamic game development studio known for its innovative approach to creating engaging digital board games. We are passionate about bringing people together through play, and our team thrives on collaboration and creativity.

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