Game Programmer (remote)

Job Responsibility:
**This is an opportunity to work for a remote-first company. However, only residents of British Columbia will be considered** You:
Love to deliver impactful player experiences
Enjoy respectful debates, even with your leaders
See the value in every player
Understand that you win and lose as a team
We Believe In:
Autonomy and the freedom to express your ideas
The power of small teams
Building meaningful connections through lasting social games
Making mistakes, embracing our failures, and learning from them
Transparency fostered by communication and collaboration
Our Values: Driven by PLAYER OBSESSION, we look to craft unparalleled gaming experiences.
OWNERSHIP is our compass, propelling us to deliver exceptional results.
With a spirit of RESOURCEFULNESS, we fearlessly tackle challenges and defy limitations.
Driven by the ethos of CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, we foster a culture of perpetual learning and growth. The Opportunity: We are looking for a passionate Game Developer to join our Idle games team, where your dedication, keen eye for detail, and knowledge of software design principles can shine. As a Game Developer, you will play a pivotal role in crafting, enhancing, and evolving our nostalgic clicker-based role-playing games collection. What you will be responsible for:
Collaborate with the development team to design and implement game features and mechanics.
Develop and maintain game logic, systems, and functionalities.
Ensure high-quality code through code reviews, testing, and debugging.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and project milestones.
Optimize game performance for various platforms and devices.
Work closely with the design team to bring their ideas to life in the game.
Stay updated with industry trends and technologies to improve game development processes.
Your background should look something like:
Minimum 3 years of full-stack experience, with at least 1 live title
Strong proficiency in C#, including familiarity with game development frameworks and engines (e.g., Unity) where C# is the primary language.
Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles.
understanding of the tools and processes involved in operating a game-as-a-service
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
A passion for game development with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Salary Range:
~$82,000 - $102,000 / year

Kano is a remote-first workplace with an in-person attendance requirement 2-6 times a year.
What we offer

• Competitive wages determined by market research
• Uncapped profit share program
• Health, dental and vision benefits
• 3 weeks vacation to start
• Paid holiday shutdown in December
• 12 paid Care Days per year
• Yearly Continuous Improvement allowance
• A results-driven company with a compassionate culture
• Opportunity to work on game projects that are enjoyed by millions of players worldwide!
• Ability to make a difference. Have an idea? Talk directly with leadership about it instead of running through layers of bureaucracy

About Kano
Since inception, Kano has released twelve gaming titles (seven of which are live serviced today), with over 35 million downloads and close to $100M in sales.
Bootstrapped in 2008, and achieving profitability in 2009, Kano continues to grow its team, game portfolio and player base as an independent gaming studio, with hit games like Mob Wars, Idle Distiller and Monster Country.
Canadian owned and full-remote, we believe in giving small teams of talented people challenging problems and getting out of their way. That's why we look for the best and brightest to join our team; people who have talent, vision, and commitment.
Check out this article If you'd like to get some insight into our hiring process, our employee manual to understand how and why we do things the way we do, and this fun little video for an intro to the team!
2024 Great Place to Work Certified™
2023 Great Place to Work Certified™
2022 Best Workplace™ for Mental Wellness
2022 Best Workplace™ in Canada - Less than 50 employees
2022 Best Workplace™ in British Columbia
2021 Best Workplace™ in British Columbia
2020 Best Workplaces™ in Canada - Less than 100 employees
2020 Best Workplaces™ for Inclusion
2020 Best Workplaces™ for Mental Wellness
2020 Best Workplaces™ in British Columbia
2019 Great Place to Work - British Columbia
2019 VIATEC Employer of the Year - Finalist
2018 VIATEC Company of the Year (11-49 Employees) - Winner
2018 VIATEC Employer of the Year - Finalist
2017 VIATEC Company of the Year (11-49 employees) - Finalist
2014 VIATEC Employer of the Year - Winner
*Kano is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, religion, marital status or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law*