Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Rec Room Studio

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Rec Room

Rec Room

201-500 employees

Social gaming platform for user-generated content

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
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 where creativity and social interaction thrive. The platform operates on a freemium model, providing free access while offering in-app purchases for items like avatar customization and premium content. This approach encourages users to engage with the platform over the long term. Rec Room stands out from competitors by emphasizing user-generated content and community involvement, as well as prioritizing safety and inclusivity, demonstrated by its kidSAFE Seal Program certification for Junior Mode. The goal of Rec Room is to create an engaging and safe environment for users of all ages to connect and enjoy interactive entertainment.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$286M

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

25%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in VR for remote work creates new opportunities for Rec Room.
  • The rise of virtual influencers opens new revenue streams for Rec Room.
  • 5G expansion improves VR quality, potentially increasing user retention on Rec Room.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from VR platforms like Roblox could impact Rec Room's market share.
  • Regulatory scrutiny over virtual goods could affect Rec Room's revenue model.

What makes Rec Room unique

  • Rec Room emphasizes safety and inclusivity with kidSAFE Seal Program certification.
  • The platform leverages user-generated content to drive engagement and growth.
  • Rec Room offers a freemium model with monetization through in-app purchases and subscriptions.

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