Math Game Feature Team

Description:

Prodigy Education, a global leader in game-based learning, is seeking a Technical Lead for their flagship Math game feature team. Prodigy is on a mission to help every student in the world love learning, and their Math game currently engages millions of students globally. As a Technical Lead, you'll guide the development of innovative features for the Math game, directly impacting a platform used by approximately 7 million active students. You’ll work with a passionate team to optimize features, solve complex technical issues, and provide mentorship to fellow developers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and participate in coding alongside the team, setting a high bar for quality, reviewing code, and keeping stakeholders informed throughout the development process.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues during game development.

• Advocate for best practices in testing, continuous integration, and deployment.

• Identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and architectural issues to enhance project efficiency.

• Break down intricate tasks for upcoming sprints and prepare the team to tackle them.

• Effectively communicate technical decisions to team members and non-technical stakeholders.

• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in game development.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team.

About You:

• Passion for gaming: Over 8 years of experience in the game development industry, with a strong understanding of mobile gaming and live-service games.

• Technical leadership: You have experience making critical architectural decisions, mentoring engineers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality gaming experiences.

• Proficient in game engines: Skilled in using Unity, Unreal, or similar game engines to improve proprietary engines.

• Experienced in live games: Solid experience in multiplayer and live games, understanding the unique challenges they present.

• Outstanding communication: You can clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Proactive learner: Eager to explore new technologies and share your knowledge with the team.

Bonus Points:

• Experience working with live games.

• Experience with multiple game engines.

• Experience working with React.

Core Technologies:

• The game is built using a bespoke HTML5 game engine and editor built on top of PixiJS and written in TypeScript.

• The Game Editor is an Electron App using React/TypeScript.

Working at Prodigy:

• Be part of a mission-driven organization transforming education for millions of students.

• Prodigy fosters a Growth Mindset, empowering you to grow alongside the company.

• Work on award-winning products that support students in grades 1-8.

• The Total Rewards Program reflects Prodigy's commitment to your financial, physical, and mental well-being.

• Prodigy is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace, welcoming applicants from all underrepresented groups.