Get to know The Pokémon Company International

 The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world.

Learn more online at Pokemon.com and on Facebook (facebook.com/pokemon), YouTube (youtube.com/pokemon), Twitter (twitter.com/pokemon), and Instagram (instagram.com/pokemon).

Get to Know The Role

Job Title: Client Engineer

Job Summary: The Client Engineer is key to the foundation of core systems and features across the multiple Pokémon projects. The Client Engineer will work on highly downloaded products that are supported with a live content cadence over multiple years and versions.

FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt

People Manager: No

Note: We have multiple openings and are hiring for IC Level 2 & 3 Client Engineer

What you’ll do

• Analyze complex problems and present multiple solutions
• Work towards project vision and ensure project milestones are met
• Communicate within teams regarding technical information and tasking
• Communicate outside of team with key stakeholders and business partners
• Work across disciplines to efficiently complete tasks
• Break down project epics into smaller accurate tasks
• Guide and assist others through tool sets and development
• Mockup and prototype features and concepts
• Accurately identify risks and accounts for them while planning
• Design and Spec Systems
• Mentor junior developers

What you’ll bring (Level2)

• Three (3) to four (4) years of related professional experience.
• Experience working on a 10+ member team
• Expert experience in Unity
• Proven ability to profile and assess bottlenecks for the Unity platform
• Knowledgeable of Unity asset bundles or addressable systems
• Experience with shipping and maintaining a live product
• Experience with platform debugging tools
• BSCS, BSEE, or equivalent years of work experience

What you’ll bring (Level 3)

• 5+ years in a game development studio
• Experience working on a 10+ member team
• Expert experience in Unity
• Proven ability to profile and assess bottlenecks for the Unity platform
• Knowledgeable of Unity asset bundles or addressable systems
• Experience with shipping and maintaining a live product
• Experience with platform debugging tools
• BSCS, BSEE, or equivalent years of work experience

How you’ll be successful

• Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
• Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.  
• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
• Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve. 
• Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.  
• Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.

What to expect

• An employee first culture
• Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon
• Competitive cash-based compensation programs
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you
• Generous paid family leave
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance
• Fitness reimbursement
• Commuter benefit
• LinkedIn learning
• Comprehensive relocation package
• Hybrid work environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.

Internal Job Code: EN.SOMF.P4

Internal Job Profile: Software Development Engineer (IC2&IC3)

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