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Software Engineer Co-op/Intern

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A Thinking Ape

A Thinking Ape

51-200 employees

Develops social mobile games and communities

Gaming

Compensation Overview

$40.86Hourly

No H1B Sponsorship

Remote in Canada

Remote roles open to candidates located in Canada.

Category
Backend Engineering
Frontend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Mobile Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Data Structures & Algorithms

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree granting program in a related field
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures and algorithms
  • Tech generalist, a full stack engineer with the desire to work on both client and server side implementations of entire features
  • Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas clearly in code and in writing
  • Interest in and play mobile gaming products
Responsibilities
  • Implement features, systems, and tools for our games in live operation
  • Build entire features from front-end client code to back-end server support
  • Become involved in every aspect of product development, from design to implementation to playtests to metrics analysis
  • Construct systems that let everyone at the company deploy to our distributed backend without worry
  • Create tools to automate and optimize processes across disciplines

A Thinking Ape develops social mobile games that encourage player interaction and community building. Their games, such as "Witch Arcana: Magic School" and "Kingdoms of Heckfire," are designed to create vibrant online communities where players can engage with one another. The games are free to download and play, following a freemium model that allows players to purchase in-game items and upgrades, generating revenue through microtransactions and advertisements. Unlike many competitors, A Thinking Ape focuses on fostering social connections within their games, which helps retain players and attract new ones through word-of-mouth. The company's goal is to continuously innovate and create engaging gaming experiences that build strong communities among mobile gamers.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$102.1M

Headquarters

Vancouver, Canada

Founded

2008

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cross-platform play enhances player retention and engagement for ATA's games.
  • AI-driven personalized experiences increase user satisfaction and retention.
  • Blockchain technology offers new opportunities for in-game asset trading.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging developers increase competition with innovative mechanics and marketing.
  • Rising user acquisition costs impact profitability in the mobile gaming sector.
  • Backlash from microtransactions could lead to negative publicity.

What makes A Thinking Ape unique

  • ATA creates highly addictive social experiences in mobile gaming.
  • Founded by ex-Amazon engineers, ATA has a strong hacker culture.
  • ATA's games foster vibrant online communities, enhancing player engagement.

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Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package as well as health and dental

Unlimited sick days, flexible scheduling and work from home options

Free snacks and catered lunch

Social events

On-site yoga sessions, a monthly massage clinic and company-sponsored hockey and dodgeball teams