Senior Gear Engineer - Empowering Others in Game Development & Engineering

Join the Team at Spry Fox: Where Passion Meets Innovation in Game Development

Spry Fox, a renowned game development studio, is on the hunt for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Gear Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Gear Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our crew across all disciplines, enhancing our performance, and contributing to the creation of high-quality games that exceed expectations. If you're passionate about empowering others, enjoy problem-solving, and have a knack for developing innovative solutions, we want to hear from you!

About Spry Fox and Our Culture

At Spry Fox, we're more than just a game development studio - we're a community of passionate individuals who share a common goal: to create engaging, immersive, and high-quality games that entertain and inspire players worldwide. Our studio culture values collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning. We believe in empowering our team members to take ownership of their work, providing them with the necessary tools and resources to excel, and fostering an environment that encourages growth, innovation, and fun.

Job Summary

As a Senior Gear Engineer at Spry Fox, you will work closely with our artwork, layout, and engineering groups to identify workflow inefficiencies, pain points, and challenges in our development process. You will collaborate with the team to generate candidate solutions, weigh trade-offs, and implement selected solutions that enhance our development process. Additionally, you will be responsible for assisting, developing, and maintaining our current set of engine-specific and custom gear that we use daily.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement in our development technique across various disciplines.
• Maintain, extend, and support our present development gear, ensuring it continues to meet our evolving needs.
• Build and guide custom asset pipelines to streamline our development process.
• Develop Spry Fox's proprietary libraries, tools, and technologies across game engines and structures, driving innovation and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate candidate solutions, weigh trade-offs, and implement selected solutions.
• Assist in the adoption of new solutions by the team, ensuring a smooth transition and effective utilization.

Requirements

To succeed as a Senior Gear Engineer at Spry Fox, you should possess:

• A strong passion for empowering others to do their best work, with a focus on collaboration and team growth.
• Enjoyment with the overall device lifecycle, including coming across issues, comparing potential solutions, implementing tools, and evaluating their effectiveness.
• Experience working with custom standalone gear and developing tools that can be utilized by multiple game development disciplines.
• Proficiency in C#, C++, Python, with a strong understanding of programming principles and software development.
• Ability to work effectively in a self-directed environment, with minimal supervision and a high degree of autonomy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with custom game engines, including Unreal or Unity.
• Familiarity with JavaScript and .NET technologies.
• Knowledge of required utility materials and tools.
• A resume outlining relevant experience in game development, engineering, or a related field.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At Spry Fox, we're committed to the growth and development of our team members. As a Senior Gear Engineer, you'll have:

• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Access to training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Collaborative environment that encourages learning, innovation, and creativity.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.

Work Environment and Company Culture

Our studio is located in Honduras, and we offer:

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment that fosters creativity and innovation.
• A culture that values teamwork, communication, and mutual respect.
• Opportunities for socialization and team-building activities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and financial stability.

What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment that encourages creativity and innovation.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about game development, empowering others, and driving innovation, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications for the Senior Gear Engineer position.

Don't miss this opportunity to join our team and contribute to the creation of high-quality games that inspire and entertain players worldwide.