Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Rec Room Studio

Posted on 10/18/2024

Rec Room

Rec Room

201-500 employees

Social gaming platform for user-generated content

Consumer Software
Entertainment
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$165k - $200kAnnually

+ Stock Options + Sign-on Bonus

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Game Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
C#
C/C++
Unity
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience building and shipping production-ready C-family code (e.g. C#, C++)
  • Experience with Unity, Unreal, or a similar game engine
  • Experience with rendering, memory, or performance optimization
  • Excellent cross-discipline communication skills
  • A constant desire to learn, improve, and help others improve
  • Experience extending/adding editor side tools in a modern game engine
  • Experience working with user generated content systems
  • Demonstrated experience writing and optimizing shaders
  • Experience with metrics/telemetry
  • Created a robust 2D or 3D user interface backed by asynchronous data.
  • Optimized 3D game content, especially if cross-platform (mobile, console, VR, PC).
Responsibilities
  • Plan, build, and maintain user generated content tools that expand the depth and quality of experiences our creators can author.
  • Consider the user experience and how to provide systems that unshackles their creativity
  • Proactively prototype new ideas and solutions
  • Use metrics to track feature performance and inform design decisions
  • Contribute creatively to the design process for both the game and editor
  • Collaborate across teams and disciplines to build great new technology for our players

Rec Room is a social gaming platform that allows users to create, share, and play games with others. Users can design their own games and experiences, which fosters a vibrant community of casual gamers, content creators, and social enthusiasts. The platform operates on a freemium model, providing free access while generating revenue through in-app purchases for avatar customization and premium content. Rec Room stands out from competitors by emphasizing user-generated content and community engagement, creating a space where players can interact and collaborate. The company's goal is to build an inclusive and safe environment for all users, highlighted by its kidSAFE Seal Program certification for its Junior Mode, ensuring a positive experience for younger players.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$286M

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

25%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rec Room raised $145M, valuing the company at $3.5B, indicating strong investor confidence.
  • The platform's popularity surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, boosting user engagement.
  • Increased interest in VR/AR for social experiences is driving growth for Rec Room.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from platforms like Roblox could impact Rec Room's market share.
  • Regulatory scrutiny over virtual goods could affect Rec Room's revenue model.
  • Rapid AR/VR tech evolution may require significant R&D investment, straining resources.

What makes Rec Room unique

  • Rec Room emphasizes user-generated content, fostering creativity and community engagement.
  • The platform offers a freemium model, monetizing through in-app purchases and subscriptions.
  • Rec Room is certified by the kidSAFE Seal Program, ensuring safety for younger users.

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