Careers

Super opportunities for super stars!

Game Hive is always on the look out for upcoming 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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Server Developer

Server Developer

Game Hive is actively looking for a senior Game Developer with proficiency in C# / Objective C / Java and proven ability in related programs.

The Hero Profile (Role)

You're the type of person who can handle a fair amount of work freedom while understanding how to manage yourself. Knowing that, "with great power comes great responsibility," you move fast, and you thrive off of new solutions to unique problems. 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.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include building web APIs for our mobile game features, collecting metrics from game usage to server health, and ensuring the performance, scalability, and reliability of our 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 like to keep things in-house to 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 the full stack. Server code, database schemas, caching, cloud infrastructure. We do it all. We like a fun workplace. We have challenging projects and hackathons where our talented people can work on ideas that they're passionate about. We like munchies. Hungry? Don't worry, our kitchen is fully stocked with snacks, fruits, drinks, and beer. Oh, and we play games. Often. Still interested? Good!

Max Level Skills (Requirements)

  1. You have a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent education and/or experience
  2. You’ll be doing Python development (including frameworks such as Flask and SqlAlchemy).
  3. You’ll be responsible for the PostgreSQL database schema design of any feature you build.
  4. You’ll be working with a series of production Redis deployments and should know when data belongs in Redis vs PostgreSQL.
  5. You'll be using/developing in a Linux environment.
  6. You're able to manage multiple Linux machines.
  7. You'll feel comfortable managing the performance and reliability of our servers.
  8. Markup, server code, database schema - You're comfortable with managing it all.
  9. You’ll grow incredibly familiar with Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform if you aren’t already.
  10. You’ll be talking about games. A lot. And playing some too, if you like.

Technologies and languages used

Python, Flask, SqlAlchemy, Memcached, Redis, Celery, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Docker, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please outline why you want to be a backend developer in the mobile game industry.

If this sounds like the job for you, apply today! Compensation includes a competitive salary with benefits, and many perks and bonuses - but more importantly, you'll be engaged in creative and rewarding work!

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer

You're the type of person who can handle a fair amount of work freedom while understanding how to manage yourself. You move fast, and you thrive off of new solutions to unique problems. 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. You prioritize creating the most enjoyable experience for the players. You are passionate about innovating in the mobile gaming space and pushing technology forward.

The Hero Profile (Role)

  1. Building highly scalable, secure, robust back-end infrastructure capable of supporting millions of players.
  2. Creating necessary tools and systems to support the company as it grows.
  3. Leveraging technology to improve the workflow of other developers, artists and marketing.

Max Level Skills (Requirements)

  1. Proficiency in Python (including libraries such as Flask and SQLAlchemy)
  2. Demonstrated ability to learn new skills/frameworks/tools quickly
  3. Can comfortably navigate the command line and write shell scripts
  4. Familiarity with creating and deploying Docker containers Ability to work in Linux/Unix environments
  5. Strong verbal and written communication skills
  6. Ability to interpret analytical data and trends

Bonus Points:

Good to have, but not required

  1. Familiarity with cloud providers Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  2. Experience building and deploying service to run on a Kubernetes environment
  3. Experience with CI/CD pipelines

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 (even while we’re remote ;) )
  7. Great central office location with all the snacks and drinks you can consume
Apply Here!

Mobile Game Developer

Mobile Game Developer

Game Hive is actively looking for a Game Developer with strong proficiency in Unity3D (C#) and game development. We're not looking for just any developer - We're looking for a highly motivated individual with an eagle eye for detail... Someone who thinks, eats, and dreams in code. Want to build innovative and creative game experiences? Develop entertainment for millions around the world to enjoy? Compensation includes a competitive salary and benefits with perks and bonuses - but more importantly you'll be engaged in extremely creative and rewarding work.

The Hero Profile (Role)

You want to take a lead on creating world-class mobile casual games. From building on existing ideas, to developing new projects with like-minded teammates - you want to be a part of it all. You will specify, design, build, implement and manage existing and new game features. And 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. Some bite-sized bullet points of the job description are:

  1. Design, architect, test and implement game features
  2. Take an active part in game creation
  3. Maintain and optimize new and existing game features
  4. Deliver high quality and well-structured code
  5. Share knowledge and help 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. Are you passionate? Are you a creative team player?

  1. Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or an equivalent from a university
  2. Excellent C# knowledge
  3. Professional experience in game development (5+ years)
  4. Professional experience in Android or iOS development (5+ years)
  5. Experience with multi-player technology
  6. Passion for game development
  7. High sense of quality and polish
  8. Capable of taking a technical responsibility for a product or project

Bonus Points:

  1. Working with content pipelines
  2. Experience in working with memory / performance critical applications

The Loot:

  1. Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
  2. Health, dental, and vision benefits
  3. A stocked kitchen of munchies, beer and treats!
  4. Frequent company lunches, socials and events

Want to join us? Send us your resume and cover letter. Please outline why you want to be a developer in the mobile game industry.

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Finance Manager

Finance Manager

We are looking for a Finance Manager who is excited at the thought of taking ownership of all things finance at Game Hive. You: have strong business acumen, a drive to succeed, and a desire to lead at an innovative industry. You: are a stickler for details and understand the power of numbers and spreadsheets. You: are ready for your next adventure into the world of gaming.

The Hero Profile (Role)

The Finance Manager is responsible for maintaining and updating financial records, while supporting key stakeholders with insights and informed guidance for strategic business decisions. The successful candidate will be:

  1. Monitoring the financial performance of the company and identify areas of potential improvement
  2. Participating in the development of and support Game Hive’s strategic plans
  3. Presenting financial knowledge and insights in creative, tangible and clear ways for specific audiences
  4. Preparing and updating financial statements (P&L; Balance Sheet; Cash Flow)
  5. Reviewing financial data and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports
  6. Full-cycle bookkeeping including AP, AC and bank reconciliation
  7. Leveraging and preparing tax credit and grant opportunities
  8. Reviewing and validating invoicing, collections, payments, contracts and HR changes
  9. Overseeing payroll and processing payments
  10. Performing day-to-day financial operations
  11. Staying up-to-date with technology and accounting software related to the field

Max Level Skills (Requirements)

You are a team player with a highly positive attitude. Technology is part of your passions, and numbers are your game.

  1. Degree or designation in business, finance, or account (BBA, BComm, MBA, CPA, CDA etc.)
  2. Minimum of 5 years experience in an accounting or financial management role
  3. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, topped off with attention to detail
  4. Proven experience in resolving complex technical accounting, tax, and legal issues
  5. Excellent knowledge of bookkeeping and financial processes (data integrity, reporting, year-end etc.)
  6. Wizardry in Excel as well as with mainstream accounting software
  7. Ability to be an effective communicator by presenting, explaining and simplifying technical concepts
  8. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
  9. Proactivity and willingness to learn new technologies for furthering business operations
  10. A love for games, of course!

Bonus Points

Good to have, but not required

  1. Experience working in technology industry and/or mid-size business
  2. Experience with OIDMTC and SR&ED is a great asset
  3. Desire to be make an impact and be a leader in this next opportunity
  4. Readiness to grow in a passionate environment

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 (even while we’re 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 to the Game Hive standard. You are both intuitive and attentive, and can’t wait to flex your artistic skills in the innovative mobile space.

  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. Take ownership for projects and self-produce/direct when necessary
  7. Be an advocate to our loyal players by designing features that exceed regular standards and expectations!
  8. Keep up-to-date with current technologies in the digital illustration industry

Max Level Skills (Requirements)

The ideal candidate is creative and fearless in experimenting with inventive UI design.

  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. Mastery of one (or more) illustration software (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign). Portfolio required.
  4. Technical/hands-on experience building interfaces with Unity’s UI authoring tools
  5. Ability to work within a style guide for a major IP to suit the needs of a mobile game experience
  6. Strong understanding and experience applying UX interaction concepts

Bonus Points:

Good to have, but not required.

  1. Experience with JIRA and Confluence
  2. Understanding of the free-to-play mobile space

The Loot:

The good stuff.

  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 bonus
  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. Regular paid team lunches, events, and other fun socials (even while remote!)
  7. Work in a central office location with all the (healthy, and not-so healthy) snacks & drinks you can consume to keep you fuelled (when we transition back to the office ;) )
Apply Here!