Full Stack Engineer – 3D Web Tools (PlayCanvas)

Snap Inc.; City of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Full Stack Programmer to join their PlayCanvas team in London. In this role, you will collaborate with programming teams to develop innovative web applications for game development. Ideal candidates will have strong HTML5 and CSS3 skills and expertise in databases like DocumentDB. The company promotes a diverse workforce and offers extensive benefits, including medical coverage and paid parental leave.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Emotional and mental health support programs

Qualifications

• Expertise in databases, preferably with DocumentDB and/or DynamoDB.
• Experience architecting and developing complex web applications.
• Understanding of game engine architecture and related tooling.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to expose engine features to game developers.
• Develop complex web applications for game creation.

Skills

Database expertise

Excellent HTML5 and CSS3 skills

Experience leading teams

Verbal and written communication

Tools

DocumentDB

AWS (EKS, CloudFront, S3)

Job description

Overview

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, Lens Studio, and Spectacles. We’re looking for a Full Stack Programmer to join PlayCanvas. As a member of the PlayCanvas team, you will help shape the 3D web. Working from our central London offices, you’ll collaborate with engine and tools programmers to build a next-generation platform for creating incredible HTML5 content.

Responsibilities

• Work with engine run-time programmers and front-end/back-end programmers to expose engine features to game developers
• Experience architecting and developing complex web applications
• Excellent HTML5 and CSS3 skills

Qualifications

• Database expertise (preferably with DocumentDB and/or DynamoDB)
• Experience with AWS infrastructure (EKS, CloudFront, S3)

Preferred qualifications

• Experience leading small to medium teams of engineers
• Understanding of game engine architecture and practical experience working on game engine related tooling
• Experience in one or more of the following: real-time graphics (ideally WebGL), animation, physics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail
• Experience with content creation apps like 3ds Max, Maya or Blender
• Knowledge of 3D mathematics (vector algebra)
• A passion for the latest game engine techniques and enabling the creativity of others

Note on accessibility and equal opportunity

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

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"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. We practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. offers benefits built around your needs, including paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success.

Ready to join Team Snap