Engineering | San Mateo, CA, United States

We’re looking for a talented Senior Engineer to develop gameplay systems for online video games with large-scale deployments. This individual will be an experienced developer with a passion for games and a desire to build the best software and online services possible.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design, engineering and production teams to devise optimal engineering solutions to gameplay requirements.
• Architect and code sophisticated client/server gameplay systems. Responsible for end-to-end implementation from server-side logic through to client interface.
• Architect and code high performance synchronous multiplayer gameplay systems.
• Implement software systems with attention to security, reliability, scalability, maintainability and performance.
• Innovate and iterate on process, systems and technology to deliver a world-class gaming experience.
• Be a team-player; Identify and articulate technical and production risks and obstacles; generate and implement solutions in collaboration with team.

Qualification and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Fluent in C++, Java or C#; experience with other languages a plus.
• Proven effectiveness in the delivery of production quality code for client/server topologies and synchronous multiplayer gameplay.
• 7+ years development experience; 5+ years experience in gameplay engineering.
• Experience with online game services such as Facebook, iOS Game Center, Steam etc. is a plus.

Design | San Mateo, CA, United States

Rumble is looking for a talented Senior Game Designer/System Designer to develop game mechanics and systems for Alliance: Heroes of the Spire.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive the design and creation of game systems and game mechanics
• Drive the documentation process for all system designs
• Own the execution of approved game content to the highest standards of quality

Experience

• Proven ability to deliver multi-disciplinary designs across systems (class, mechanics, items, monetization, UI /UX, game balance) and content (levels, quests, story, encounters)
• Work on general game design, rules systems, play balance, interface design and multiplayer features
• Expert with system-based design
• Experience designing e-commerce and micro-transaction systems for online games
• Experience designing and playing RPGs, strategy and action games
• Experience developing rule sets (character classes, enemies, skill systems, etc.)
• Expert scripting and balancing skills
• Live development and post-release expertise

Additional Requirements

• Mass-market sensibilities
• Ability to both conceptualize and implement game ideas using various tools and technology
• Passion for core mobile games, specifically free-to-play, microtransaction games
• Desire to work on a small team
• Ability to both lead and get hands on
• Collaborative approach to working with engineers and artists

Pluses

• Hero collection RPG experience
• Programming knowledge
• Strong math and Excel skills
• Bachelor's degree

Design | San Mateo, CA, United States

Rumble is looking for an experienced and talented UI/UX Designer to create astounding mobile game interfaces! You will craft the experiences for millions of players, go deep into Unity, and create easy-to-use features.

Job Responsibilities

• UI/UX Design for Alliance:Heroes of the Spire and future titles TBD.
• Create wireframes, visual designs, animations, icons, and prototypes.
• Implement and develop your designs in Unity.
• Contribute to game design discussions.

Skills

• Superior graphic design skills.
• Expert Photoshop skills.
• Ability to produce rapid, high-quality designs, and willingness to iterate to achieve exceptional results.
• Knowledge of current mobile interface trends and patterns.

Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design, or Fine Art, of equivalent experience.
• Exceptional portfolio of highly interactive UI/UX Designs.
• Passion for mobile games, specifically Free to Play.
• Desire to work on a small, close-knit team.
• Desire to learn and practice a wide variety of design skills.
• Collaborative approach to working with engineers, artists, and designers.

Pluses

• Experienced working on and playing RPG, strategy, and action games.
• Illustration skills.
• Unity experience.
• Mobile experience.
• Live development and post-release expertise.