Senior Unity Game Developer | 3D PvP Arena Fighter Based On Memes

Posted: 3 months
Programming
Contract
Senior
$90,000 – $200,000 per year
Anywhere
We are an indie studio developing Meme Wars, an innovative mobile 3D PvP arena fighter game that brings popular memes to life in a competitive arena. Players collect and battle with a diverse roster of meme-inspired characters, each with unique abilities and attacks. The game blends humor, strategy, and fast-paced action. 
About the Game:
  • Genre
    • 3D arena fighter with omni-directional movement (inspired by Smash Legends, Naruto Storm Series, Brawl Stars, Injustice and Mortal Kombat)

  • Modes:
    • Ranked Multiplayer with ELO
    • Offline Training Mode (bots with difficulty tiers)


  • Combat Systems:
    • Status effects (e.g. Blood Loss, Stun, Poison)
    • Special & Super Attacks
    • Responsive movement, attack, block, dodge


  • Progression:
    • Character leveling via currency
    • Gacha-style character unlocks

  • Arenas:
    • Meme-inspired battle zones like chaotic streets of Ohio or peaceful Capybara lakes

What We Offer
  • Remote Work & Time Freedom: We are a distributed team all working remotely and at different time zones to allow peak productivity. 
  • Limited Bureaucracy: No daily standup and constant checkups, we only require one meeting per week.  
  • Creative Freedom: Build something culturally unique and genuinely fun. The next big fighting game. 
  • Strong Team Culture: Work with experienced senior devs who also value collaboration and humor.
 
Position Details:
We are hiring a Senior Unity Developer to join the team under our Lead Developer. This is a contract position estimated at 8 months, with potential for ongoing work post-launch.

Pay:
$45 - $100 Per Hour


Key Responsibilities
  • Implement deterministic game logic using Unity and C#
  • Integrate Photon Quantum or similar rollback-based networking frameworks
  • Build core combat systems: hitboxes, input buffers, frame data
  • Integrate existing 3D and animation assets into final gameplay
  • Work closely with gameplay design and art
  • Ensure gameplay performance across a wide range of mobile devices (iOS, Android)


Required Skills
  • Unity & C# Proficiency: 4+ years of professional experience
  • Rollback/Deterministic Netcode: Photon Quantum preferred; others acceptable (custom or open-source solutions)
  • IOS Development: Proficiency in developing and optimizing Unity games for iOS platforms. 
  • Fighting Game Physics: Hitbox logic, frame data systems, state machines
  • Software Architecture: Clean, scalable codebases suitable for long-term live service
  • Mobile Integration: IAPs, ads, analytics, notifications
  • Optimization & Debugging: Profiling, memory management, frame rate stability
  • Version Control: Strong Git skills (branching, merging, resolving conflicts)
  • Agile Development: Familiar with Scrum or Kanban workflows


Bonus Skills (At least one required)
  • Unity multithreading experience
  • Backend integration (PlayFab, Azure, or custom services)
  • Real-time physics/math systems
  • Server infrastructure/live ops experience
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About Meme Wars

Meme Wars is a fast-paced 3D arena fighter for mobile and PC, where iconic meme characters clash head-to-head in quick, explosive battles. Choose your favorite meme, master their unique abilities, and dominate the arena in intense, three-minute matches.  


 

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