Game Developer
Animoca Brands
Software Engineering
Malaysia
Posted 6+ months ago
Animoca Brands, a Deloitte Tech Fast winner and ranked in the Financial Times list of High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021, is a leader in digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification that is working to advance digital property rights. It develops and publishes a broad portfolio of products including the REVV token and SAND token; original games including The Sandbox, Crazy Kings, and Crazy Defense Heroes; and products utilizing popular intellectual properties including Disney, WWE, Snoop Dogg, The Walking Dead, Power Rangers, MotoGP™, and Formula E. The company has multiple subsidiaries, including The Sandbox, Blowfish Studios, Quidd, GAMEE, nWay, Pixowl, Forj, Lympo, Grease Monkey Games, and Eden Games. Animoca Brands has a growing portfolio of more than 200 investments in NFT-related companies and decentralized projects that are contributing to building the open metaverse, including Axie Infinity, OpenSea, Dapper Labs (NBA Top Shot), Yield Guild Games, Harmony, Alien Worlds, Star Atlas, and others. For more information visit www.animocabrands.com or follow on Twitter or Facebook.
Job Overview:
As a game developer, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of developers, designers, and blockchain specialists to shape the future of gaming by leveraging the potential of decentralized technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement game mechanics, features, and systems using blockchain technology and smart contracts.
- Collaborate with the team to conceptualize and create engaging gameplay experiences that align with the overall game vision and mechanics.
- Integrate blockchain functionalities, such as asset ownership, in-game economies, and player rewards, into the game's architecture.
- Write and deploy smart contracts on blockchain platforms such as Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, or others, to enable in-game functionalities and interactions.
- Implement secure and efficient smart contract logic for aspects like asset management, player interactions, and decentralized in-game economies.
- Conduct thorough testing and debugging of smart contracts to ensure functionality, security, and reliability.
- Rapidly prototype game mechanics and features to test and iterate on ideas, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable user experience.
- Gather and incorporate user feedback to improve gameplay mechanics, balance, and overall game performance.
- Collaborate with artists and designers to create visually appealing and immersive game environments.
- Work with blockchain technologies and frameworks to integrate the game with decentralized protocols, wallets, or marketplaces.
- Implement on-chain and off-chain interactions to enable seamless user experiences, such as asset trading, rewards, or tournaments.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in blockchain gaming and contribute innovative ideas to enhance the game's integration with Web3 technologies.
Requirements:
- Strong proficiency in game development, including experience in designing and developing games using popular game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine.
- Solid understanding of blockchain technology and experience with smart contract development (e.g., Solidity, Truffle, Web3.js).
- Familiarity with blockchain platforms and protocols (Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, etc.) and their associated development tools.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, C++, or JavaScript.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.
- Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of game design principles and mechanics.
- Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and learn new concepts in the blockchain and gaming domains.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
THE PERKS
- Dynamic and Multi-cultural work environment (15 nationalities and counting!)
- Token and NFT incentive schemes provided by Animoca Brands
- Flat company structure: your ideas get heard by the right people very quickly
- Casual work attire
- Opportunity to get involved in working with various subsidiary brands
- Benefits (Medical / Life / Transportation Allowances)
Personal Information Collection Statement:
Personal data provided by the Job Applicant will be used strictly in accordance with the Employer's Personal Data Policies, a copy of which will be provided immediately upon his/her request. All classified data will be treated confidentially within the Human Resources & Administration Department. Personal data of unsuccessful applicants may be retained for a period of up to 3 months.