Mid-Senior Game Developer – Remote

Join an exciting opportunity to develop an online multiplayer life-simulation game inspired by popular titles such as The Sims and Stardew Valley. This project centers on building a player-driven economy within a vibrant, social world. The initial focus is on delivering a minimum viable product (MVP) that includes core gameplay systems: jobs, business ownership, farming, trading, and in-game currency. The game environment should be clean, colorful, and accessible, drawing inspiration from games like Roblox and Animal Crossing. The role requires designing scalable systems to support 50–100 concurrent players, with features such as inventory management and housing customization. This is a chance to shape a project with strong growth potential and creative freedom.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core gameplay systems: jobs, player economy, trading, business ownership, and farming
• Develop scalable multiplayer architecture supporting 50–100 concurrent players
• Create inventory and housing customization features
• Collaborate with artists to ensure a clean, colorful, and accessible visual style
• Optimize game performance for smooth online play
• Integrate social features to foster player interaction and community
• Contribute to ongoing feature expansion and iterative development post-MVP
  
  

Skills And Requirements

• Proven experience developing multiplayer games, preferably with life-simulation or sandbox elements
• Strong proficiency in game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine
• Expertise in networking, server-client architecture, and scalable multiplayer systems
• Familiarity with player-driven economy design and in-game currency systems
• Ability to implement inventory, trading, and customization mechanics
• Experience collaborating with artists and designers to achieve cohesive visual and gameplay goals
• Knowledge of best practices for optimizing performance in online environments
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Strong communication skills and openness to feedback
• Availability for ongoing collaboration as the project expands
  
  

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