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Senior Unity Game Developer | 3D PvP Arena Fighter Based On Memes
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Senior
$90,000 – $200,000 per year
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:
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Genre:
- 3D arena fighter with omni-directional movement (inspired by Smash Legends, Naruto Storm Series, Brawl Stars, Injustice and Mortal Kombat)
- 3D arena fighter with omni-directional movement (inspired by Smash Legends, Naruto Storm Series, Brawl Stars, Injustice and Mortal Kombat)
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Modes:
- Ranked Multiplayer with ELO
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Offline Training Mode (bots with difficulty tiers)
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Combat Systems:
- Status effects (e.g. Blood Loss, Stun, Poison)
- Special & Super Attacks
- Responsive movement, attack, block, dodge
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Progression:
- Character leveling via currency
- Gacha-style character unlocks
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Arenas:
- Meme-inspired battle zones like chaotic streets of Ohio or peaceful Capybara lakes
- 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
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)
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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
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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