GameMaker Developer

Summary

Join Magic Media, a leading media and entertainment group, as a GameMaker Developer specializing in console porting. You will contribute to front-end gameplay development, including design implementation, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation. The role requires 2+ years of GameMaker experience, expertise in porting games to consoles (preferably Nintendo Switch), and a strong understanding of optimization techniques. You will work on diverse projects across various platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position offers a permanently remote work environment, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional development within a fast-paced, international team.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a GameMaker Developer
• A passion for video games
• Strong expertise in GameMaker, with hands-on experience porting GameMaker games from PC to console (preferably Nintendo Switch)
• Proven ability to optimize memory, assets, and framerate, and resolve performance bottlenecks
• Solid understanding of controller support, UI adaptation for consoles and certification processes
• Experience with the GameMaker console build pipeline, including SDK integration and packaging for submission
• Able to independently drive features by collaborating with cross-functional teams as needed
• Excellent debugging, reporting, and documentation skills
• Flexible and quick to adapt to new tools and technologies as required by the project

Responsibilities

• Work on different projects for different platforms including mobile, PC and console
• Work on projects from scratch, potentially ongoing projects and porting
• Fix bugs, prepare documentation
• Interact and communicate with everyone in the team, eventually even clients

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with GameMaker (v2.x or GMS2+), and common extensions like Scribble, outsideTheBox, and post-processing shaders
• Involved in the development of at least one large game title from A-Z
• Experience with mobile and WebGL games
• Solid technical foundation (e.g. Computer Science / Maths Degree or equivalent)

Benefits

• Permanently remote position
• An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects
• Be part of an international group with offices worldwide
• Career growth and development
• Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
• Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• An inclusive culture and open communication