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Smart Contract Engineer

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The Role Category Labs is looking for a Smart Contract Engineer to join the core engineering team ... game-changer for mass user adoption in crypto. * The right team: You'll be part of a small ...

Video Game Design Tutor

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$18 - $40/hr

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Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

No crunch. No core hours. Work the way that suits you.


Bitwise Alchemy is a consulting studio that solves the tough problems for AAA studios and other game tech companies. Our growing team has decades of experience in AAA video game development building and leading large projects.


We are looking for a Senior Engine Programmer to work with us on exciting initiatives with major industry partners. Unlike traditional studios, we offer a unique way to leverage your game development skills:

- Never crunch. Our developers have a maximum number of hours they can work each month (approx 160h), minus any holidays or PTO.

- Flexible work schedule that respects your other commitments. For example, it would be fine to take every Friday off and make up the hours on other days.

- Live and work where you want. We are a remote-only company.


WE OFFER


  • Very competitive salary
  • PTO
  • Benefits and 401k match (US only)


REQUIREMENTS


  • 7+ years of software engineering experience.
  • Strong C++ skills.
  • A desire to explore new projects and solve tough problems.


DESIRED SKILLS


  • Unreal Engine 4/5
  • Other Engines (Frostbite, Unity, Proprietary)
  • Graphics
  • Optimization
  • Networking and Multiplayer
  • Math
  • Multiple platforms (Consoles, Mobile, PC)


We offer full time employment in the US and Canada, and can contract worldwide.