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Snail Games strives to create the new high bar for gameplay experience in online gaming. We have been a global developer and publisher of digital entertainment since 2009 and are committed to pushing the boundaries of the industry. We are currently seeking a Senior Tools Engineer to lead development of next-generation game development tools. This role requires an engineer who has independently built complete software systems from scratch - not just enhanced existing engines or specialized in single domains. The ideal candidate can own entire application lifecycles while effectively translating senior technical vision into executable team plans. Job Type:

Full-Time Location:

Beverly Hills, CA Primarily remote ; in-person presence required for select meetings or events. Responsibilities

Lead a small team (3-4 people initially) in developing proprietary game development tools

Own complete application development cycles from UI/UX design through backend systems and deployment

Design and implement node-based visual workflows and editor interfaces

Create intuitive map-based tools for assigning systems and behaviors to game objects

Build data persistence layers, networking components, and integration APIs

Work directly with a veteran lead architect (20+ years, commercial engine development) to execute on established technical vision and architecture

Present development progress and milestones to leadership team

Plan and coordinate development milestones to enable focused execution by technical leadership

Serve as organizational layer between high-level architecture and day-to-day implementation

Prototype and iterate on user-facing development tools and workflows

Minimum Requirements

Must have built complete software applications from scratch

(not engine modifications or feature additions)

5+ years building full-stack systems independently

- UI, backend, database, deployment

Strong C++ proficiency

with game/tools development experience

Proven ability to translate senior architect guidance into executable team plans

Experience leading 2-4 person engineering teams

through complete project lifecycles

Multi-engine background

(Unity, Unreal, proprietary) with cross-platform deployment experience

Track record of user-facing tool development

and editor interface creation

Comfortable executing within established technical architecture (not driving architectural decisions)

Experience with project planning, milestone tracking, and presenting progress to leadership

Nice to Have

Portfolio demonstrating complete applications built from scratch

Experience shipping as primary/sole developer on medium-sized software projects

Node-based visual scripting systems or workflow tool development

AI/ML integration experience in game development contexts

Cross-platform development (web, desktop, mobile)

Database design, networking, and system integration expertise

Why Join the Snail Games USA Team?

True focus on work/life balance

Paid company holidays, vacation, and separate sick leave

We offer medical, dental, vision, and Life/LTD

401k with company match

Salary Range:

$120,000 to $155,000 If you're a highly capable full stack engineer ready to lead by doing, we'd love to hear from you.