Staff Engineer (Tools / AI)

Azra Games is recapturing the childhood thrill of storytelling with your entire toy box for modern AAA gaming. We are dedicated to one genre, role-playing games, and led by veteran designer Mark Otero (Zero-to-one director of Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, EA’s most successful mobile game of all time, with $1.5B lifetime revenue). Azra has assembled an expert team with decades of experience building blockbuster games. Our debut release, Legions & Legends, will be Mark’s ninth RPG. And his best. Azra Games believes in harnessing the power of technology, with a focus on generative AI, to radically disrupt & transform game development.

Description:

Azra Games is looking for a Unity 3D Software Engineer to join us in crafting an AAA collectibles and combat open world RPG based on an original IP, built in the Unity Game engine. The individual will be joining a tight knit team and work alongside other talented engineers, artists, and game designers. The ideal candidate will be excited about joining a project in early development where they'll be able to make impactful contributions to the foundation and direction of the game.

If you are a highly skilled and experienced Unity 3D software engineer with a passion for video games, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Unity 3D games and applications
• Work with a team of engineers to create high-quality, engaging games
• Collaborate with artists and designers to bring game ideas to life
• Troubleshoot and debug game code
• Stay up-to-date on the latest Unity 3D features and technologies

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related experience
• 2-4 years of experience with Unity 3D
• Strong programming skills in C#
• Experience with game development
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for video games
• Strong attention to detail
• Ideally based locally to the Sacramento area. We are open to Hybrid and Remote candidates with the expectation of coming to the office based on needs. Cadence will be agreed upon with the Hiring Manager.

Pluses:

• Perforce Experience
• Visual Scripting
• Networking
• Understanding Design Patterns
• Agile/Scrum
• RPG

The perks of working at Azra:

• Competitive salary, equity
• Platinum healthcare plan for you and your family 💯 paid for by Azra Games. Including health, vision, and dental!
• Parental leave
• Unlimited paid time off
• Work that fits your lifestyle – Work from our studio office in Sacramento, CA, and/or hybrid, and anything in between.
• Occasional catered lunches and dinners
• Office social events including happy hours, parties, and community service projects.
• A generous technology budget to provide the best gear you need to be your most productive and happy self.
• A packed snack room and loaded fridge
• Dedicated Game Room for "Market Research" 😏
• An authentic office environment where you get to be YOU

Base Salary Range: $100,956-$154,460. The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.