Full-Time

Principal Engineer – Project Technical Lead

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Hypixel Studios

Hypixel Studios

51-200 employees

Develops community-driven sandbox role-playing games

Gaming

Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Game Engineering
Software Engineering

You match the following Hypixel Studios's candidate preferences

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 12+ years of professional game development experience.
  • 5+ years of experience building and maintaining proprietary engines OR in significantly modifying commercial or open source engines.
  • 4+ years operating as a technical leader.
  • Strong knowledge of common game and software design patterns.
  • Strong ability to collaborate with teammates across multiple disciplines.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with Product, Creative, and Design Leadership to make long-term plans to achieve the Creative Vision for Hytale.
  • Pair with Engineering and QA leads to steer the Hypixel Technical Vision.
  • Mentor Senior Engineers to raise the craft bar and accelerate delivery.
  • Work with engineers and customers to architect solutions that meet design and production goals.
  • Achieve product outcomes through a combination of hands-on coding, technical leadership, and lateral influence with other disciplines.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Scrum and Agile development.
  • Experience with frequently shipping updates to a live, free-to-play Game-as-a-Service.
  • Experience with all phases of game development life cycle (e.g., Prototype, Pre-Production, Production, Live, etc).
  • Experience with Entity-Component-System (ECS) architecture and Data-Driven Design for games.
  • A personal passion for open world, builder, or survival games.

Hypixel Studios develops games, with a focus on creating Hytale, a sandbox role-playing game. Hytale allows players to explore, create, and engage in a vibrant world filled with adventures and community interactions. The game combines elements of creativity and adventure, enabling players to build their own experiences within the game. Unlike many competitors, Hypixel Studios emphasizes community engagement and player empowerment, ensuring that gamers have a voice in the development process. The company operates remotely, allowing a diverse team from around the world to contribute to its projects. The goal of Hypixel Studios is to foster a strong gaming community by providing engaging experiences that resonate with players.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Derry, United Kingdom

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in sandbox games boosts Hytale's market potential.
  • User-generated content platforms align with Hytale's creative features.
  • Remote-first success post-pandemic enhances Hypixel's talent acquisition.

What critics are saying

  • Delayed game release could lead to loss of player interest.
  • Competition from sandbox RPGs like Minecraft may overshadow Hytale.
  • Dependence on Hytale poses financial risk if sales expectations aren't met.

What makes Hypixel Studios unique

  • Hypixel Studios focuses on community engagement and player empowerment in gaming.
  • The company operates on a remote-first model, attracting global talent.
  • Hytale offers a mix of adventure, creativity, and community interaction.

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Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual Performance Bonus

Quality of Life increases

Flexible Work Hours

Gym Membership

Remote Work Options

Opportunities to learn and grow personally and professionally

Stable and secure work environment