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.

