Game Developer

MELON
Orlando, FL Remote Contractor
POSTED ON 1/11/2023 CLOSED ON 3/21/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Game Developer position at MELON?

MELON is a metaverse and Web 3.0 studio powerhouse, setting the new standard for games, virtual experiences, concerts, and virtual goods through original properties and collaborations across the most significant partnerships in sports, music, fashion, Film/TV, youth products, and more. Clients and partners include the NFL, Chipotle, Mattel, SONY, WMG, etc. In addition, Melon is at the cutting edge of development on the Roblox platform.

Job Description

Game Developers at MELON are responsible for helping produce some of the coolest collaborative gaming experiences on the Roblox platform. As a game developer, you will be working from extensive blueprint documents provided by our game design division. These game projects range from 2-6 months each and require full-time availability to produce the best work possible. You will be expected to work as part of a larger team consisting of programmers, artists and producers to develop Roblox games and experiences that are not only bug free but also fun and addictive to play.

For developers who are not fluent in LUA, we provide a 1-month paid learning and training period to assist in getting up to speed with using LUA to develop on the Roblox platform.

Qualifications

● 4 Years Working With LUA, TypeScript, JavaScript, or Python

● 2 Years working with Unreal Engine, Roblox Studio, or similar.

● Deep understanding of game development fundamentals

● Experience working with Git

● Ability to develop both basic and complex systems.

● Ability to work as part of a larger team

● Ability to understand existing codebases and modify/enhance them

● Ability to fluently communicate in English via Text and Voice

● Ability to problem-solve and communicate problems to other team members

● Ability to stay on-schedule and adhere to project deadlines

Not Required, but Bonuses

● Experience working with Basecamp, Notion, or GSuite

● Experience working on Roblox

● Experience working with Rojo

This role description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at anytime at the sole discretion of MELON.

*This role is remote and MELON is very flexible on location.

MELON provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary : $30 - $38

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