Full-Time

Senior Full-Stack Engineer

thatgamecompany

thatgamecompany

201-500 employees

Develops premium, emotionally immersive video games

Compensation Overview

$95k - $177k/yr

+ Bonus

No H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA + 1 more

More locations: Remote in Canada

Remote

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
JavaScript
React.js
Git
Node.js
SQL
Postgres
TypeScript
AWS
Redis
Next.js
MongoDB
REST APIs
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 4+ years of professional programming experience
  • Experience building modern REST APIs in Node.js
  • Experience with writing TypeScript packages
  • Experience using modern front-end Javascript frameworks (e.g., React, Next, Hooks)
  • Experience designing data structures and querying relational and non-relational database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB, etc.
  • Experience with Git version control system
  • Experience with cloud service providers such as AWS and Google Cloud
Responsibilities
  • Identify issues and create solutions independently, understanding how to complete a task from start to finish
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions to design and document features with scalability in mind
  • Build backend API and frontend components and pages with strong knowledge of Node.js, Next.js, and SQL
  • Meet with individual team members and the full ITS team weekly to discuss progress and ideas
  • Interact with different departments of the company to discover and address problems and needs
  • Contribute to thatgamecompany’s unique culture and vision
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience developing with Python and Go
  • Experience with Google Cloud Project, Datadog, Prometheus, Serverless, CI/CD, Gitlab, Kubernetes, Terraform
  • Experience with Sky: Children of the Light and its community
  • Have a personal portfolio to share with us.

Thatgamecompany creates premium, artistically crafted video games focused on exploration, beauty, and emotional connection. The studio develops immersive experiences that are accessible to a wide audience, including casual gamers and families, often emphasizing shared or contemplative play. Its products work as premium digital titles sold on major platforms, sometimes including in-app purchases, with a focus on visually striking visuals, gentle mechanics, and emotionally resonant storytelling that invite players to explore and connect with the game world. Thatgamecompany differentiates itself from competitors through a strong emphasis on artistic quality, emotional depth, and inclusivity, backed by a collaborative, experimental studio culture that prioritizes team-driven innovation. The company’s goal is to create meaningful, memorable gaming experiences that push the boundaries of interactive art while reaching a broad audience and fostering a sense of wonder and community.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$196.1M

Headquarters

Santa Monica, California

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Sky PC expansion via Steam Early Access (April 2024) unlocks lucrative Western PC gaming market.
  • $160M funding from TPG and Sequoia Capital enables aggressive expansion and new IP development.
  • Demonstrated monetization success through in-app purchases across five platforms generates recurring revenue streams.

What critics are saying

  • Sky Early Access holds only 86% positive reviews; player dissatisfaction risks retention and monetization.
  • Two-year PC launch delay signals technical instability; full 1.0 release delay risks Steam delisting.
  • NetEase publishing deal in China eliminates direct revenue control in world's largest mobile market.

What makes thatgamecompany unique

  • Emotionally-driven game design with artistic vision differentiates thatgamecompany from mainstream competitors.
  • Cross-platform accessibility across iOS, Android, Switch, PS4, and PC maximizes addressable market.
  • Sky's social MMO features create network effects and sustained player engagement through shared experiences.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%
PCGamesN
Oct 9th, 2023
Journey dev reveals new Steam demo for its award-winning cozy MMO

Thatgamecompany has not announced Sky's PC release date just yet, but the studio does say that the demo serves to help the full launch and that the team has "big plans" set for the following year.

GamingonPhone
Mar 5th, 2022
Sky: Children of the Light maker Thatgamecompany raises $160M in investment

Thatgamecompany known for amazing emotional game worlds announced that it has raised $160 investment from TPG and Sequoia .

PocketGamer
Mar 3rd, 2022
Sky Group launched Nintendo Switch on Jun 30th 21'.

Furthermore, Sky launched on Nintendo Switch at the end of June 2021.

VentureBeat
Mar 3rd, 2022
Sky And Journey Maker Thatgamecompany Raises $160M

Thatgamecompany has built amazing and emotional game worlds such as Sky, and today it is announcing it has raised $160 million in funding.