Careers

Super opportunities for super stars!

Game Hive is always on the look out for upcoming heroes to join our team!

Python Developer

Python 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. Markup, server code, database schema, AWS. 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, AWS - You're comfortable with managing it all.
  9. You’ll grow incredibly familiar with Amazon Web Services, 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 and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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!

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 bonus
  2. Health, dental, and vision benefits
  3. 2-weeks of company Christmas vacation
  4. A stocked kitchen of munchies, beer and treats!
  5. Frequent company lunches 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.

2D Game Artist

2D Game Artist

Game Hive is looking a talented 2D Game Artist to join our buzzing creative team of artists, marketers and passionate game-makers! As a part of our growing creative team, the 2D Game Artist will be helping build projects both new and current through 2D graphic representations of ideas, while also taking leadership roles for future projects. Showcase visually striking images; Create impactful content in the innovative mobile game space; Be a part of a team of creative minds. Compensation includes a competitive salary and benefits, along with perks and bonuses -- but more importantly, be a part of a team where your creativity is admired and rewarded.

The Hero Profile (Role)

You thrive in fast-working, team-based environments and are passionate about creating highly interactive and unique designs. As a part of the creative team, you will help build on both current and new projects through graphic representations of ideas, while also taking leadership roles for future projects. Here are more sweet details of what you'll be doing (and creating) in this role:

  1. Design art concepts for the features of mobile games with a global audience
  2. Produce sketches to illustrate and concept designs for action gameplay; user interfaces; characters; social features; reward structures; and further game assets as required
  3. Work with the art and project management teams, collaboratively designing user interfaces and HUDs for games
  4. Develop and uphold UI-related standards for our products
  5. Effectively communicate to key stakeholders the ideas and visual intentions of plans
  6. Be an advocate to our loyal players by designing features that exceed regular standards and expectations!
  7. Keep up-to-date with current technologies in the digital illustration industry
  8. Provide general art support for Senior Artists and marketing teams as required

Max Level Skills (Requirements)

At Game Hive, technical ability, dedication for gaming, and the willingness to share great ideas are all equally valued. Are you passionate? Are you ready to invent together?

  1. Post-secondary degree, diploma (or equivalent experience) in graphic or media design
  2. 2-5 years of industry experience in designing game-related user interfaces for mobile devices and in-game assets
  3. Professional experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign (portfolio required)
  4. Exceptional ability to communicate ideas through verbal, written and visual means
  5. Proven experience working with style guides and moodboards
  6. Ability to work creatively in a demanding (but fun!) team-focused environment under tight deadlines

Bonus Points:

Good to have, but not required!

  1. Experience with JIRA and Confluence
  2. Basic knowledge of Unity3D
  3. Passion for casual games in the free-to-play mobile space
  4. Previous experience in a startup environment
  5. Understanding of our current titles

The Loot:

  1. Build games and technology that you’ll be proud of!
  2. Competitive salary, bonus
  3. Comprehensive 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 the Hive fueled

Want to join us? Send us your resume and cover letter. Please outline why you want to be an artist in the mobile game industry, and provide us with a link of your online portfolio and example of your works.

Junior Animator

Junior Animator

Bring life to characters and help bring move stories forward! Game Hive is looking for a Junior Animator to join a buzzing team of creatives. If you're looking to work with imaginative characters and are passionate about building world-class mobile games, this is the role for you. Compensation includes a competitive salary and benefits, along with perks and bonuses -- but more importantly, be a part of a team where your work is admired and rewarded.

The Hero Profile (Role)

Work with like-minded individuals where you can put your technical skills into projects you are proud of. Fire up your creativity! Here is what you'll be doing:

  1. Create stunning in-game animations, responsive and fluid, as well as consistent with the overall game concepts & physics
  2. Prepare animations for export to game engine
  3. Assist in the integration of animation with designers and programmers to build a cohesive vision for game experience
  4. Work within the established art, technical, visual and physical parameters in accordance to game design, concept and under direction of the Senior Art Team
  5. Demonstrate enthusiasm and eagerness to learn for performing various tasks and approaching new learning techniques
  6. Provide creative solutions for technical art problems that may occur in a timely manner
  7. Keep up-to-date with current technologies in the animation industry
  8. Provide general support to debug animation systems

Max Level Skills (Requirements)

At Game Hive, technical ability, dedication for gaming, and the willingness to share great ideas are all equally valued. Are you passionate? Are you ready to invent together?

  1. Post-secondary degree and/or diploma in Art/Animation
  2. Minimum 6-12 months experience in animating for video games
  3. Outstanding demo reel must be included in initial application!
  4. Proven experience in animation and video software (ToonBoom, Adobe Flash preferred)
  5. Exceptional ability to communicate ideas through verbal, written and visual means
  6. Proven experience working with style guides and moodboards
  7. Ability to work creatively in a demanding (but fun!) team-focused environment under tight deadlines

Bonus Points:

Good to have, but not required.

  1. Proven video editing knowledge and skills: Premier, After Effects, Photoshop etc.
  2. Experience with JIRA and Confluence
  3. Basic knowledge of Unity3D
  4. Passion for casual games in the mobile space
  5. Previous experience in a startup environment
  6. Understanding of our current game titles

The Loot:

  1. Build games and technology that you’ll be proud of!
  2. Competitive salary, bonus
  3. Comprehensive benefit package
  4. Work in a fun, collaborative, feedback-focused, no BS environment
  5. Regular paid team lunches, events, and other awesome outings
  6. Great office location and all the snacks and drinks you can consume to keep you fueled

Want to join us? Send us your resume and cover letter. Be sure to outline why you want to work in the mobile game industry, and provide us with a link of your demo reel and online portfolio. We can't wait to hear from you!

Quality Assurance Game Tester

Quality Assurance Game Tester

Game Hive is looking for a passionate game player with an eagle-eye for detail to join us! If you are a mastermind in organization, aren't afraid to nitpick and breathe (& play) games in and out, then this position is just for you.

The Hero Profile (Role)

The QA Game Tester will be working closely with the QA Team Lead and Product & Support teams to test all our products, document game errors, and provide general support to both the development and community management teams.

  1. Actively manage the development process through bug reports, build-stability reports, balance feedback
  2. Continuously update and organize logs for bug-tracking
  3. Test all new products and updates in development while analyzing and logging any existing bugs or potential issues
  4. Isolate and reproduce bugs to assist in the investigation and solution process
  5. Report game defects and work with game developers to identify the root of bugs
  6. Communicate the status of bug corrections and all related information to those involved (i.e. immediate supervisor, development team, community manager)
  7. Review game forums and our existing communities to document live game issues
  8. Regress previously identified bugs to verify and confirm active status of issues
  9. Regress previously identified bugs to verify and confirm active status of issues
  10. Transfer information to appropriate departments - i.e. bugs to quality assurance, new ideas to product development, messaging effectiveness to marketing, frequently asked questions as noted, and identifying user generated content
  11. Investigate and implement new testing methods to improve QA process efficiency
  12. Perform benchmarking and competitive analysis

Max Level Skills (Requirements)

Not only do you need to be on top of all the latest buzz in games, but you should also have experience and skills in these:

  1. Minimum three years of experience in video game quality assurance (mobile game testing experience preferred)
  2. Familiarity with using bug-tracking tools and software (e.g. JIRA)
  3. Understanding of iOS/Android testing procedures
  4. Working knowledge of hardware platform limitations
  5. Exceptional interpersonal and both verbal and written communication skills
  6. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  7. Outstanding oral and written communication skills
  8. Ability to work analytically and creatively in a demanding (but fun!) team-focused environment
  9. Bachelor’s degree, college diploma or equivalent experience
  10. Deep knowledge, interest and experience in a variety of game titles across diverse platforms

Bonus Points:

Good to have, but not required.

  1. Passion for bringing most engagement casual games into mobile space (Be real: are you an avid gamer?)
  2. Previous experience in a startup tech environment
  3. Previous experience using JIRA
  4. Thorough knowledge & understanding of our current top games

The Loot:

Goodies you'd like.

  1. Build games and be part of projects that you've made a big impact on!
  2. Competitive salary and bonus
  3. Comprehensive benefit 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 fueled

Want to join us? Send us your resume and cover letter. Please outline why you want to be a part of our team, describe any relevant experience and give us a brief run-down of your favourite games right now!

Community Support Specialist

Community Support Specialist

Game Hive is looking for an enthusiastic Community Support Specialist to join us! If tech and gaming is where you want to be, and you thrive in fast-paced environments... well then this is the role for you!

The Hero Profile (Role)

The Community Support Specialist will be working closely with the the Community Manager and Quality Assurance and Development teams to provide exceptional support and transparent communication to our ever-expanding player-base.

  1. Communicate directly with players to answer questions, address issues and bugs through an online support desk system
  2. Handle customer support tickets quickly in a detail-oriented manner
  3. Continuously update and organize logs for bug-tracking
  4. Report game defects and work with game developers to identify the root of bugs
  5. Communicate the status of bug corrections and all related information to those involved (i.e. immediate supervisor, development team, community manager)
  6. Liaise the information to the appropriate departments so that they can respond accordingly: bugs to quality assurance, new ideas to product development, messaging effectiveness to marketing, frequently asked questions as noted, and identifying user generated content
  7. Review game forums and our existing communities to document live game issues
  8. Assist in maintaining social media presence on all of our existing platforms

Max Level Skills (Requirements)

Yes, a passion for games is essential to this role -- but there's a bit more to it as well!

  1. 2+ years of online community management, and customer support or customer service experience (preferably in a tech-based environment)
  2. Exceptional interpersonal and both verbal and written communication skills
  3. Community management experience including managing player forums and emails
  4. Experience writing and scheduling blogs, newsletters, and wikis
  5. Excellent understanding of various social media channels and appropriate content for marketing on them
  6. Experience with setting up and running customer support
  7. Outstanding leadership and communication skills
  8. Ability to work analytically and creatively in a demanding (but fun!) team-focused environment

Bonus Points:

Good to have, but not required!

  1. Passion for innovative casual games in the mobile space
  2. Previous experience in a startup environment
  3. Thorough knowledge & understanding of our current top games
  4. Bachelor’s degree, college diploma or equivalent experience

The Loot:

About the good stuff.

  1. Build games and technology that you’ll be proud of!
  2. Competitive salary and bonuses
  3. Comprehensive benefit package
  4. Work in a fun, collaborative, feedback-focused, no-BS environment
  5. Regular paid team lunches, events, and other seriously fun outings
  6. Great office location and all the snacks and drinks you can consume to keep you fueled all day long

Want to join us? Send us your resume and cover letter. Please outline why you want to be a part of our team and give us a brief run-down of your favourite games right now!