Senior Software Engineer

At ARB Interactive, creativity, tech, and play collide. Founded in 2022, we've grown to nearly 200 team members and were named one of LinkedIn's ​2025 Top 50 Startups in the United States​! We move fast, think big, and love bold ideas that push boundaries (and buttons). From new rewards to fresh game mechanics, every challenge is a chance to innovate and have fun doing it. Our culture is collaborative, curious, and full of laughter because great ideas grow best between coffee, code, and a few epic high-fives.

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer with strong React and TypeScript expertise to join our internal game development team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about leveraging modern web technologies to create engaging gaming experiences. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply your frontend development skills in the gaming space while working alongside designers, artists, and fellow engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain game systems and features using React and TypeScript

• Build responsive, performant user interfaces for gaming applications

• Collaborate with designers and artists to implement interactive game mechanics and UI/UX elements

• Optimize application performance across web and mobile platforms

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following modern development practices

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing

• Stay current with React ecosystem developments and emerging web technologies in gaming

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

• 3+ years of professional experience with React and TypeScript/JavaScript

• Strong expertise in modern React patterns (hooks, context, state management)

• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, testing, and version control (Git)

• Experience with responsive design and cross-browser compatibility

• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

• Genuine interest in game development and interactive experiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in game development or interactive media

• Familiarity with game engines or rendering libraries (PixiJS, BabylonJS, Three.js)

• Knowledge of WebGL, Canvas API, or other web graphics technologies

• Experience with real-time applications, WebSockets, or multiplayer systems

• Understanding of game physics, animation systems, or 2D/3D graphics

• Experience with state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, etc.)

• Mobile development experience (React Native) is a plus

Diversity Commitment: We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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