At Gardens Interactive, we believe that immersive gameplay is the heartbeat of every great game. We connect people through the universal power of play. Our games foster meaningful relationships, celebrate artistry, and support vibrant, inclusive communities. We’re committed to building experiences that bring people together, and we believe that technology is key to making this vision a reality.

As a Game Wilderness Engineer you will create new gameplay mechanics, develop tools and workflows that make it easier for designers and artists to create chance encounters with strangers.  You will work with a multidisciplinary team to make players feel lost in the wilderness and incentivize them to work together.  The team and systems you create will work together to create ever changing experiences for players.

At Gardens, we value collaboration, creativity, and curiosity. Our engineers thrive in design-centric environments, are comfortable tackling ambiguous problems, and are always eager to learn. If you’re excited by the challenge of creating sustainable, scalable solutions and bringing communities together through games, we’d love to hear from you.

We're a forward-thinking, distributed game studio founded by the creators behind titles like Journey, What Remains of Edith Finch, Blaseball, Dustforce, Ashen, Guild Wars 2, Firewatch, and more! Our name reflects our mission: to cultivate rich, immersive worlds that foster meaningful connections and lasting friendships. We believe in creating lush, living environments where players can engage in surprising multiplayer experiences and grow together with the support of their communities.

Our commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and transparency drives us to create a work environment where every voice is heard and valued. As a fully-distributed studio, we support our team in living and working from wherever they choose, offering competitive pay, stock options, flexible non-accrual paid time off, 35-hour work weeks, and comprehensive benefits, including full medical, vision, dental, and 401k contributions.

We're excited to be developing our flagship project — a shared 3D fantasy adventure inspired by our favorite online gaming memories. This is the world we’re passionate about building and the world we want to experience every day.

Encouragement:

We believe that diverse perspectives make our team stronger and our games better. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. Studies show that marginalized groups, especially those of women and people of color, are less likely to apply unless they meet every criterion. At Gardens Interactive, we value potential, passion, and a willingness to grow. We hope you will join us in shaping the future of gaming.

Compensation

$167.2K – $200.9K • Offers Equity

Gardens Interactive Pay Transparency Policy

At Gardens Interactive, we are dedicated to creating an environment rooted in fairness, growth, and collaboration. Our pay transparency policy embodies our commitment to open communication and equitable compensation.

We’ve designed our Skill and Level Matrix to align compensation with individual accomplishments and potential rather than relying solely on tenure. This approach fosters a culture of continuous development, ensuring that every team member has a clear path to their future at Gardens Interactive.

This approach allows us to recognize and reward the unique contributions that drive our studio forward. We are committed to having open and honest conversations with each team member about how our system works, how it influences their compensation, and how they can continue to grow within the studio.

This approach not only reinforces our dedication to inclusivity and equity but also ensures that Gardens Interactive is a place where everyone’s contributions are valued, and where growth opportunities are accessible to all.

Note:

Unfortunately, it has come to our attention that people have been contacted by scammers impersonating Gardens Interactive. Said individuals are offering opportunities with the intent of stealing financial information. Please be advised that our team's correspondence regarding positions (including tests, offers, and interviews) is associated with a gardens.dev email. Don't hesitate to reach out via direct message on LinkedIn or careers@gardens.dev . We will never ask you for your financial information.