We’re looking for a Game Engineer – Lead Tech (Games) to define and develop the interactive gameplay layer of the platform, focusing on building modular, repeatable game systems rather than one-off experiences. This role will lead the creation of core game modules that power multiple game experiences at launch, designed to be configurable and extensible over time. You’ll join a team that designs and delivers digital experiences with measurable impact, combining strategy, engineering, and human-centred design with deep technical expertise.
Responsibilities
- Build interactive gameplay systems for mobile-first experiences (web and/or native)
- Develop modular game frameworks that support multiple game types
- Use AI-assisted and agentic workflows to rapidly prototype, iterate, and tune gameplay systems
- Implement core mechanics (scoring, timing, streaks, rewards)
- Integrate with backend APIs (player data, leaderboards, progression)
- Support data-driven tuning (e.g. values controlled via JSON/config)
- Optimize performance across devices and environments
- Provide technical leadership on game systems and architecture
Qualifications
- +5 years of experience building interactive systems using web or mobile technologies (JavaScript/TypeScript or similar)
- Experience working in AI-forward, agentic development workflows (e.g. Claude Code, Cursor) and leveraging them to accelerate development
- Experience with modular, reusable systems (not one-off builds)
- Comfortable working with API-driven and data-configurable systems
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher (able to communicate effectively in written and spoken form in professional settings)
- Fully remote — work from anywhere
- Benefits — PTO and other perks depending on the clien
- Work with US-based companies building exciting, impactful products
- Join collaborative, high-performance teams that value your input and expertise
If you’re a Game Engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges, delivering elegant solutions, and working with talented teams around the world, we’d love to hear from you.
What We Do
Since 2010, we’ve helped startup founders and fast-growing companies worldwide “staff and scale” their software design and engineering teams. Our sole purpose is to help ensure you have the best talent on your team to accomplish your technology and business requirements. We are located in Colombia, which is in the center of the western hemisphere. Our team is focused on hiring in the top 5% of developers and designers in Colombia. Benefits • Collaboration: Partners have complete visibility throughout the candidate selection process and collaborate with the Ideaware recruitment team to interview and secure the best talent. • Allocation: Your hand-selected team is 100% fully dedicated to you. • Managed operation: Ideaware provides the operational support and facilities for your team to do their best work. • Working Hours: The Ideaware teams work within the EST (GMT-5) to PST (GMT-8) time zones to ensure overlap with your workday across North America. • Proximity: The Ideaware office is only a 2-hour flight from Miami or 5 from Dallas. • Transparent costs: Flat monthly rates and no hidden fees. • Cost savings: Potential savings of up to 60% of the costs from hiring a US-based team. • Culture: We encourage our partners to embrace the software design and engineering teams as their own. These teams will feel like a seamless extension of your company.
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