Design and optimize rendering modules for an in-house game engine, build pipelines and shaders, research next-generation graphics, and provide technical support to artists.
About this role
This role develops and operates web services and systems supporting entertainment content businesses. Work includes official sites for game titles, official online-game sites and tools that support their operation, and fan-facing content sites built around intellectual property. The engineer handles backend design, implementation, testing, release, and ongoing improvement. Many projects require short update and release cycles, so the role balances delivery speed with backend quality.
Responsibilities include participating in technology selection and architecture design; developing and improving website backends; designing APIs and implementing integrations with external services; reviewing code; improving development processes and quality; preparing and maintaining technical documentation; and providing technical guidance to junior engineers through reviews and consultation.
Applicants should have about three or more years of backend development experience, experience building web applications with PHP such as Laravel, and experience developing and operating systems in a cloud environment such as AWS or GCP. Database design and operation, REST API design and implementation, and team development using Git are required. Previous experience in the game industry is not required.
Additional experience with Docker or other container technologies, performance improvement and tuning, CI/CD setup and operation, and development in another language such as Python is welcomed. Basic knowledge of frontend technologies such as Vue.js, along with experience conducting design reviews or code reviews, is also welcomed.
The position is full-time as a regular employee. Depending on skills and experience, a contract-employee offer may be made instead. Annual salary is JPY 6,000,000–9,000,000. The work location is Sumitomo Fudosan Osaki Garden Tower in Shinagawa, Tokyo.
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