Careers

Super opportunities for super stars!

Game Hive is always on the look out for up-and-coming heroes to join our team!

Game Designer

Game Designer

We are looking for a Senior Game Designer to take one of our most popular games to the next level by improving and shaping the player experience.

The Hero Profile (Role)

You will be responsible for creating new game content while also iterating on current gameplay mechanics -- do you have what it takes to grab the reigns and create innovative game experiences?

  1. Making things happen! You pursue perfection and balance in every detail of a game.
  2. Polish and work on action gameplay, game balancing, social features and reward structures within core game curves.
  3. Analyze real-time feedback and metrics, and adjust game designs accordingly.
  4. Provide actionable recommendations and work directly with programmers and artists to ensure game design mechanics and user experiences are correctly implemented.
  5. Write programs and analyses to calculate and report on mathematical features and balance of our games.
  6. Script stage mechanics, gameplay scenarios and prototypes.
  7. Be an advocate for players by designing features that exceed their expectations.
  8. Assist in the creation and maintenance of design documentation.
  9. Present conclusions in a clear, understandable and valuable manner both through oral presentation and easy-to-understand visual forms.

Max Level Skills (Requirements)

Strategic and analytical, you understand numbers and data. That, paired with your can-do attitude and proven leadership ability, you will be an integral part of the complete game design process. Numbers are your thing, and so are games.

  1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, statistics, sciences, economics (or related disciplines)
  2. Strong proficiency with scripting languages (e.g. Python, Matlab, Lua…)
  3. Adept in Excel and spreadsheets
  4. Aptitude for learning new technology, level editors and scripting languages
  5. Proven applied experience in querying large data sets and big data
  6. Understands the importance of analysis transparency and reproducibility as best practices
  7. Is on top of mobile game market trends and platforms
  8. Creativity and an understanding of game mechanics (e.g. flow/pacing)
  9. Knowledge of free-to-play game design fundamentals
  10. Exceptional written and oral communication skills
  11. Ability to translate game concepts into on-screen gameplay required
  12. Willingness to be a hero!

Bonus Points:

Good to have, but not required.

  1. Experience in mobile game design and game editors (e.g. Unity)
  2. Portfolio of personal game projects or game mods
  3. Basic knowledge of C++
  4. Coding knowledge and/or some amount of technical experience
  5. Familiarity with idle clicker games

The Loot:

The good stuff.

  1. Build games and work on projects that you’ll be proud of!
  2. Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
  3. Comprehensive health/dental benefits package
  4. Work in a fun, collaborative, feedback-focused, no-BS environment
  5. Regular paid team lunches, events, and other fun outings
  6. Great office location and all the snacks and drinks you can consume to keep you fuelled

Want to join us? Send us your resume and a cover letter where you outline your experience in design and modelling (preferably in particular to game-making)! Be sure to let us know why you love games, and what you've been playing lately too. Game on!

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Software Developer (Backend)

Software Developer (Backend)

We are looking for a Software Developer (Backend) to join the Hive! If you thrive in fast-working, team-based environments and are passionate about creating games that anyone can play... then this is for you! The Software Developer (Backend) will be working on one of our two leading titles, acting as a key member of the development team.

The Hero Profile (Role)

You'll be getting your hands on: Python, SQL, Flask, SQLAlchemy, Memcached, Redis, Celery, Kubernetes, Docker, Cloud Services — AWS and GCP.

  1. You’ll be developing and designing the backend component of our mobile game features.
  2. You’ll be working with other departments of our team to deliver a fun and engaging game.
  3. You’ll be keeping features you worked on well documented and well-tested.
  4. You’ll be ensuring the performance, scalability, reliability, and security of our servers.
  5. You’ll be collecting metrics from game usage to server health.
  6. You’ll be developing internal tools and our internal portal used by our team.
  7. You’ll be working with a series of production deployments.
  8. You’ll be talking about games. A lot. And playing some too, if you like.

Max Level Skills (Requirements)

You are the type of person who can handle a fair amount of work freedom while understanding how to manage yourself. You know when to build something on your own or when to leverage existing solutions, and have confidence in your skills to make key decisions.

  1. A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent education and/or experience.
  2. Excellent Python programming skills (almost borderlining parseltongue), or similar language — 2 years of professional working experience; 4 years including academia.
  3. Experience and familiarity with SQL. You are able to design database schemas for large features and conjure queries to make the database give what you want — 2+ years of professional working experience.
  4. Familiarity with a Python web framework, such as: Flask, Django.
  5. Familiarity with a Python ORM, such as: SQLAlchemy, Django ORM.
  6. Familiarity with a linux-type environment.
  7. Knowing when to use the database and when to use the cache with caching systems, such as: redis, memcached.
  8. Comfortable in managing the performance and reliability of servers.

ABOUT US

We make games. Popular games that have generated over 120 million downloads. You’ll be working closely with the game teams to provide the infrastructure for important game features, in part or in full. We are our own system admins. We monitor and manage the performance and reliability of our servers. We are secure. The idea of storing passwords in plaintext makes us (and you!) cringe, while the idea of catching cheaters makes us giddy. We do a full stack. From internal web portals, to backend game components, to cloud infrastructure. We do it all. We like a fun workplace. We have challenging projects where our talented people can work on ideas that they're passionate about. We’ve adapted and we’re remote, but you better believe the fun doesn’t stop — we’re committed to maintaining and dare-we-say, even elevating our GH fun times culture with: regular paid team lunches, at-home contests and challenges, themed happy hours, dozens of fun slack channels… that’s just to name a few. And we’ll adapt to office-life when the time comes, which involves: Working in a central office location with all the (healthy, and not-so-healthy) snacks & drinks you can consume. Oh, and we play games. Often.

Bonus Points (nice-to-haves)

  1. Familiarity with task queues (i.e. Celery)
  2. Experience with containerization (i.e. Docker)
  3. Familiarity with JS web frameworks and front-end web development
  4. Familiarity with cloud services (i.e., Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform)

Game Hive puts heavy value in diversity and inclusion and encourages all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please make it clear within your cover letter. We will review applications as they are received and look forward to hearing from you.

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Mobile Game Developer

Mobile Game Developer

Game Hive is seeking a Mobile Game Developer with strong proficiency in algorithm and game development. As a Game Developer, you are a highly motivated individual with an eagle-eye for detail — you think, eat, and dream in code. From building on existing ideas to developing new projects with like-minded teammates — you want to be a part of it all! In this role, you will specify, design, build, implement and manage existing and new game features. Not only this, you will also be working in a creative, challenging and collaborative environment where your ideas will be every bit as valued as your programming expertise.

The Hero Profile (Role)

Some bite-sized bullet points of the job description are:

  1. You will design, implement, maintain, test and debug game features and code.
  2. You will take part in the technical design and implementation of user-facing features and maintain a high-quality standard throughout the development cycle.
  3. You will maintain and optimize new and existing game features.
  4. You will investigate and resolve issues with the QA team.
  5. You will deliver high-quality and well-structured code.
  6. You will be continuously sharing knowledge and helping colleagues.

Max Level Skills (Requirements)

At Game Hive, programming experience, dedication for gaming, as well as the willingness to share great ideas are all equally valued. Other qualities we’re looking for in our developers include:

  1. A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field; or an equivalent from a university
  2. Excellent C# programming skills (or similar, i.e. C / C++ / Java) — at least 2+ years of experience
  3. Experience working in the Unity engine
  4. Passion for game development (of course!)
  5. High sense of quality and polish
  6. Capable of taking a technical responsibility for a product or project

About Us

Build games and work on projects that you’ll be proud of! Competitive salary and growth structure Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits package, from Day 1. A continuous education grant, ready for you on Day 1. Learning and development are key here. Work in a fun, collaborative, feedback-focused, no-BS environment We’ve adapted and we’re remote, but you better believe the fun doesn’t stop — we’re committed to maintaining and dare-we-say, even elevating our GH fun times culture with: regular paid team lunches, at-home contests and challenges, themed happy hours, dozens of fun slack channels… that’s just to name a few. And we’ll adapt to office-life when the time comes, which involves: Working in the heart of downtown Toronto with an exceptional view, all the snacks and drinks you can consume, and a game room to boot!

Bonus Points:

Nice to have, but not required.

  1. Links to personal projects/games you’ve developed
  2. Experience as a developer in the gaming industry
  3. Professional experience from Android or iOS development
  4. Experience working with content pipelines
  5. Experience with multi-player technology
  6. Experience in working with memory/performance critical applications

Send us your resume and cover letter, and let us know why you’re passionate about this industry. Please include links to any shipped titles or projects that you have worked on as well.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineer

We're looking for a Data Engineer to join the Hive! Knowing that, "with great power comes great responsibility," you move fast, and you thrive off of new solutions to unique problems.

The Hero Profile (Role)

As a part of the Business Intelligence team, the Data Engineer will act as the intermediary with the product teams. You will be an owner of our pipeline, and an expert of tracking and managing essential data that will support key business decisions.

  1. You’ll be an owner of ETL pipeline development and maintenance.
  2. You’ll be an owner of database schema design of any feature you build.
  3. You’ll review game code to catch any bugs related to the data warehouse.
  4. You'll be using/developing in a Linux environment.
  5. You're able to manage multiple Linux machines and clusters.
  6. You'll feel comfortable managing the performance and reliability of our data services.
  7. You’ll be talking about games. A lot. And playing some too, if you like.

Max Level Skills (Requirements)

You're the type of person who can handle a fair amount of work freedom while understanding how to manage yourself.

  1. You have a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent education and/or experience
  2. Familiar with technologies and languages used: Python, Flask, SqlAlchemy, Memcached, Redis, Celery, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Docker, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  3. Familiar with Big Data ETL/machine learning pipeline development
  4. Experience with workflow automation tools (e.g. Airflow)
  5. You have advanced SQL skills
  6. Familiar with microservices and data modelling concepts

Bonus Points

  1. Experience in the mobile gaming industry
  2. Familiar with Unity development environment
  3. Familiar with C-family programming languages (C, C++, C#)
  4. You have worked with Spark in the past and understand when to use it

The Loot

The good stuff.

  1. Continuously build games that you make a serious impact in!
  2. Competitive salary and bonus structure
  3. Comprehensive health and dental benefits package
  4. A learning fund for your professional development
  5. A fun, collaborative, feedback-focused, no-BS environment
  6. Regular paid team lunches, events and other fun outings (while remote!)
  7. Great central office location, with all the snacks and drinks you can consume
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UI Artist

UI Artist

The UI Artist will be working closely with a diverse team of developers, designers and producers to work on innovative games.

The Hero Profile (Role)

You will be working with the team to define the look and feel of a game, designing solutions that uphold the Game Hive standard.

  1. Design art concepts for the features of mobile games with a global audience
  2. Create dynamic, reactive and appealing UI
  3. Iterate on user interface assets according to reviews, community feedback, changing requirements, and user research
  4. Produce sketches to illustrate and concept designs for action gameplay; user interfaces / game experience; characters; social features; reward structures; and further in-game assets as required
  5. Develop visual systems that achieve goals from both game design and UX perspectives
  6. Work closely with game designers, artists and developers to define UX flow, wireframing and ensuring UI/UX delivers an interactive and polished gameplay experiences
  7. Take ownership for projects and self-produce/direct when necessary
  8. Be an advocate to our loyal players by designing features that exceed regular standards and expectations!
  9. Keep up-to-date with current technologies in the digital illustration industry

Max Level Skills (Requirements)

You are both intuitive and attentive, and can’t wait to flex your artistic skills in the innovative mobile space.

  1. Post-secondary degree, diploma (or equivalent experience) in graphic design, illustration or related disciplines
  2. 2-5 years of industry experience in designing game-related user interfaces for mobile devices and in-game assets
  3. Professional industry experience in UX design, showcased in your portfolio
  4. Mastery of one (or more) illustration software (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign). Portfolio required.
  5. Technical/hands-on experience building interfaces with Unity’s UI authoring tools
  6. Ability to work within a style guide for a major IP to suit the needs of a mobile game experience
  7. A deep understanding of the end-to-end iterative design process, including proven experience in user design experience, wire-framing, journey-mapping and prototyping
  8. Strong understanding and experience applying UX interaction concepts

You are...

  1. Passionate about video games!
  2. Detail-oriented and driven for pixel perfection
  3. Able to work creatively and thrive in fast-paced environments
  4. Exceptional ability to communicate ideas through verbal, written and visual means

Perks

  1. Valued ideas & input: you will be frequently asked to take charge in your projects and you will see your ideas come to life.
  2. Receive a competitive salary and growth structure.
  3. Receive a comprehensive benefits package.
  4. Gain experience using top-quality marketing and design resources.
  5. Work in a fun, collaborative, feedback-focused, no-BS environment.
  6. We’ve adapted and we’re remote, but the fun certainly doesn’t stop — we’re committed to maintaining and dare-we-say, even elevating our GH fun times culture with: regular paid team lunches, at-home contests and challenges, themed happy hours, dozens of fun slack channels… that’s just to name a few. And we’ll adapt to office-life when the time comes, which involves:
  7. Working in a central office location with all the (healthy, and not-so healthy) snacks & drinks you can consume!

To apply, send us: your resume and cover letter in pdf format, introducing yourself! And: A link to your portfolio that demonstrates a variety of your work: from sketching, UI, illustrations, as well as examples of past UX wire-framing experience.

Apply here