Senior Mobile Game Developer
Prodigy Education
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Toronto, ON, Canada
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Prodigy Education, a global leader in game-based learning, is on a mission to make every student in the world love learning. We believe learning should be as fun as playing a video game. This is central to our educational philosophy, because when you love what you do, you do it better. Visit www.prodigygame.com to learn more.
With Prodigy, kids practice standards-aligned skills in Math and English as they play our fun, adaptive learning games. All with teacher and parent tools to support their learning in class and at home.
Are you ready to combine your passion for gaming with your expertise in mobile development? As a Senior Mobile Game Developer, you will play a pivotal role in creating captivating and educational gaming experiences for children, all while working alongside a talented, collaborative team.
Your Impact
- Craft high-quality, scalable code to support engaging and impactful gameplay for young audiences.
- Balance speed and long-term scalability in development, adapting to project needs dynamically.
- Lead the charge in implementing innovative features, fostering collaboration, and enhancing team processes.
- Partner with product owners, designers, and artists to seamlessly merge technical and creative elements into compelling gameplay.
- Manage the full software development lifecycle, from system design and coding to automated testing and monitoring.
- Act as a mentor and technical leader, cultivating a high-performing, learning-focused culture.
- Ensure optimal performance across diverse devices, including lower-spec hardware, for a smooth gaming experience.
About You
- A passion for gaming and 7+ years of game development experience.
- Expertise in mobile game development using Unity, Godot, or custom frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with mobile features like in-app purchases, notifications, deep linking, and adaptive design.
- A strong grasp of game development fundamentals, design patterns, and optimization techniques.
- Exceptional communication skills, enabling collaboration across technical and non-technical teams.
- A growth mindset, always eager to learn and share knowledge.
Bonus Points
- Proficiency in native mobile development (Swift, Kotlin, etc.).
- Experience working on MMOs.
- Knowledge of web game development and performance profiling.
Working at Prodigy
- Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping every student in the world love learning! At Prodigy Education, your work positively impacts the lives of millions of students and teachers worldwide.
- Join a company which empowers a Growth Mindset among its team members, so you grow as we do. You’ll also work on award-winning products which harness the magic of math and power of language for students in grades 1st-8th.
- We understand that a thriving team is at the core of our success. So, on top of an inspirational mission and rewarding work, our Total Rewards Program reflects our commitment to your financial, physical, and mental well-being.
- It’s not just about the work though; it's about the culture. As the Toronto Star reports in a recent feature on Prodigy: "Prodigy’s secret sauce is that it sees its corporate culture as something that is built slowly from the ground up and is always evolving.” Check it out here.
- #LI-Hybrid
Prodigy Math is used by almost one million teachers a year, and was named the most popular supplemental education platform in classrooms in the United States! Our products have also won numerous consumer awards, including the Mom’s Choice Award, Parent and Teacher Choice Awards, and National Parenting Product Award.
Come as you are. We believe the power of our collective potential will transform education. We are building towards a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace to empower and create access and opportunity for all. We welcome applications from people from all underrepresented groups, including (but not limited to) people of any gender, age, or religion, members of the LGBTQIA2+ community, BIPOC and other underrepresented races and nationalities, people with disabilities, veterans, and anyone who may contribute to the further diversification of Prodigy Education. If you feel like you don’t have all the qualifications for this position and are willing to use your initiative to learn the rest, we’d still love for you to apply!
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Prodigy Education will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us at jobs@prodigygame.com, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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