Full-Time
Gameplay Engineer
Retention
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Rec Room
201-500 employees
Social gaming platform for user-generated content
Compensation Overview
$140k - $172kAnnually
Mid, Senior
Remote in USA
Remote position specifically for candidates located in the United States.
You match the following Rec Room's candidate preferences
Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience with Unity, especially UI and prefab related workflows
- 3+ years of experience building and shipping production-ready code using C#
- 1+ years of experience iterating, AB testing, and working with data
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, autonomous, and ambiguous environment
- Excellent cross-disciplinary communication skills
- A constant desire to learn, improve, and help others improve
- Ship social features that allow players to create memories with others, with a focus on early session retention on mobile
- Iterate and A/B test features, using quantitative and qualitative data to inform future iterations
- Work autonomously to solve technical problems and collaborate with cross-discipline teams
- Experience building iOS applications in Unity
- Experience working on Social Games or Products
- Experience developing for multiple platforms (mobile, console, VR)
- Passion for game design, specifically game feel and high-quality player feedback
- Experience working on a live online service
Rec Room is a social gaming platform that allows users to create, share, and play games with others. Users can design their own games and experiences, which fosters a vibrant community where creativity and social interaction thrive. The platform operates on a freemium model, providing free access while offering in-app purchases for items like avatar customization and premium content. This approach encourages users to engage with the platform over the long term. Rec Room stands out from its competitors by emphasizing user-generated content and community involvement, as well as prioritizing safety and inclusivity, demonstrated by its kidSAFE Seal Program certification for Junior Mode. The goal of Rec Room is to create an engaging and safe environment for users of all ages to connect and enjoy interactive entertainment.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$286M
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
Founded
2016
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Rising interest in VR and AR boosts Rec Room's growth potential.
- Recent $145M funding round highlights investor confidence in Rec Room's platform.
- Cross-platform social gaming popularity aligns with Rec Room's community-driven approach.
What critics are saying
- Competition from platforms like Roblox could impact Rec Room's market share.
- Regulatory scrutiny on virtual goods may affect Rec Room's revenue model.
- Evolving VR hardware landscape requires Rec Room to continuously adapt its platform.
What makes Rec Room unique
- Rec Room emphasizes user-generated content, fostering creativity and engagement.
- The platform offers a freemium model with monetization through virtual goods and subscriptions.
- Rec Room prioritizes safety and inclusivity, certified by the kidSAFE Seal Program.
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401(k) Company Match
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