Junior Game Developer
About the job
- Proven working experience in full-lifecycle game development.
- High-level knowledge of application programming interfaces and libraries.
- Expertise in one or more programming specialties, including artificial intelligence, 3D rendering, 3D animation, physics, multiplayer/networking, or audio.
- Up-to-date knowledge of gaming trends, techniques, best practices, and technologies.
- Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or Game Technology.
- Translate requirements into complicated but clean and efficient code.
- Communicate clearly with the team.
- Produce prototypes of gameplay ideas and features.
- Develop schedules and determine milestones.
- Contribute to the design and audio features of the game.
- Detect, identify, resolve, and document technical specifications.
- Polish the game, maintain code, fix bugs, and resolve occurring problems.
About the company
Tentworks Interactive develops interactive tycoon and strategy games with a strong focus on narrative design, operating from offices in Bangalore, India and San Francisco. Players manage resources, make strategic decisions, and follow story-driven arcs that shape the game’s outcomes. The company stands out by prioritizing storytelling within its genre and by its international presence, offering development, work-for-hire, and publishing partnerships. Its goal is to create engaging, story-focused games and collaborate with partners and game enthusiasts.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Bengaluru, India
Founded
2018
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Tentworks released a Becoming Pablo trailer on March 3, 2026, and another in June.
- The company shows active hiring across six roles, signaling ongoing production momentum.
- Its demo is coming in 2026, creating a near-term conversion opportunity on Steam.
What critics are saying
- No Steam developer listings or shipped titles signal weak distribution before Becoming Pablo launches.
- Inc42 lists Tentworks bootstrapped with 18 employees, limiting burn tolerance through 2026.
- If Becoming Pablo misses launch or underperforms, the studio faces existential cash pressure.
What makes Tentworks Interactive unique
- Jayaditt Basani's Bengaluru-US studio builds crime strategy games around Becoming Pablo in 2026.
- Tentworks combines RTS, tycoon management, and turn-based combat in one cartel simulator.
- The studio targets Steam PC players with a niche, provocative historical drug-empire theme.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Remote Work Options
- Stock Options
- Parental Leave