Argus Labs is building the next generation of massively multiplayer online (MMO) games by empowering players with the extensive freedom to build, extend, and influence the game worlds they inhabit. Our approach is centered around World Engine, our state-of-the-art onchain game server framework.
World Engine leverages a novel sharded rollup blockchain architecture, which allows games to use smart contracts for user-generated content (UGC) while scaling to tens of thousands of concurrent users without compromising performance. To date, World Engine is the most performant blockchain designed from the ground up for games and has been used in production for games like Dark Frontier, processing 700K+ player transactions within a week.
We raised $10 million in seed funding led by Haun Ventures ($1.5B crypto fund led by former a16z GP, Katie Haun) with participation from influential angel investors in tech and gaming such as Elad Gil and Balaji Srinivasan (ex-Coinbase CTO).
Skills: Leadership, Unity, C#
We're looking for a great lead game developer that have an in depth experience in Game Development and are proficient in Unity, C# and Git. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and directly contributing to the engineering effort to create online games using Unity and our bespoke game backend infrastructure. You will be a key member of our game studio team, working closely with our infrastructure team to push the boundaries of online games.
Lead a team of game developers in the design, development, and implementation of high-quality and engaging game projects using Unity
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including art and design to ensure seamless integration of game assets and gameplay features
Work with our infrastructure team to ensure quality integration of our game technology architecture
Develop, maintain, and optimize codebase, tools, and pipelines, ensuring optimal performance and usability
Act as the primary point of contact for Unity-related questions, providing technical guidance and mentorship to team members
Participate in planning, estimating, and scheduling project tasks, keeping the team on track and ensuring timely delivery of milestones
Continuously research and incorporate industry best practices, staying current with the latest Unity and game development technologies
10+ years of professional experience in game development with a proven track record as a significant contributor to multiple successful released titles
Demonstrated experience leading a development team, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to identify risks early and suggest mitigation strategies that are thought through and consider multiple paths to a solution
Strong proficiency in C# programming and familiarity with Unity's scripting API and other game engines i.e. Unreal Engine.
A deep understanding of game development best practices, performance optimization, and platform limitations.
Experienced in game AI, core gameplay mechanics and network programming.
Experienced in live service games.
Experience with Agile development processes
Deep knowledge of version control systems, such as Git and Perforce
Passion for gaming and a keen interest in staying up-to-date with industry trends and advancements
BS in Computer Science or equivalent-masters
Familiarity with tools like Linear or Notion
Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in game development communities and forums
Experience on MMO game development
For the role based at our headquarters in San Francisco, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits.
Annual Salary Range
$160,000—$220,000 USD
For full-time employees
A note for the game industry veterans: no crunch :-)
Flexible PTO (2 weeks required) + holidays
100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance (US)
401k (US)
Up to $1500 desk set-up stipend
Company retreats
We’re an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.