Senior Mobile Gaming Engineer

About Cantina

Cantina, founded by Sean Parker, is a new social platform with the most advanced AI character creator. Build, share, and interact with AI bots and your friends directly in the Cantina or across the internet. Cantina bots are lifelike, social creatures, capable of interacting wherever humans go on the internet. Recreate yourself using powerful AI, imagine someone new, or choose from thousands of existing characters. Bots are a new media type that offer a way for creators to share infinitely scalable and personalized content experiences combined with seamless group chat across voice, video, and text.

About The Role

AI and Gaming go together like peanut butter and jelly. We believe some of the best ways to build relationships with other users (bots and human alike) on the platform will be by playing games with them.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mobile Developer with a robust background in mobile/web technologies, and a passion for gaming. This role involves designing and building out our AI-embedded, mobile-first gaming platform while also handling various aspects of iOS and Android development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement mobile applications, focusing on integrating dynamic game states and interactions.
• Manage game states and communicate between web and mobile platforms.
• Contribute to rapid prototyping of game concepts, working on vertical slices and iterating on gameplay elements to refine user experiences.
• Work closely with our QA team and other developers to ensure seamless integration and functionality across platforms.
• Regularly interact with community ambassadors and incorporate feedback into development.
• Stay at the forefront of gaming technology and trends, bringing fresh ideas to our game designs and interactions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software game development, or alternatively, experience with dating apps or social media.
• Proficiency in web technologies (React, JavaScript, HTML5) and mobile development (iOS and Android).
• Experience with game development frameworks like Phaser and WebGL is a plus.
• Experience in prototyping and iterating on games, with an understanding of vertical slices and game development lifecycle.
• Ability to adapt to different technologies and quickly shift focus between web and mobile development.
• Enthusiastic about games, new interaction modes, and building innovative experiences.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with a strong drive to deliver playable builds quickly.
• Invested in understanding the product deeply and excited about discovering new ways to engage users.

Location

We have offices located in Sunnyvale, CA, San Francisco, CA, and Brooklyn, NY. While we have a strong focus on individuals near our office hubs, we offer fully remote and hybrid employment opportunities.

Pay Equity

In compliance with Pay Transparency Laws, the base salary range for this role is between $180,000-$225,000. When determining compensation, a number of factors will be considered, including skills, experience, job scope, location, and competitive compensation market data.

Benefits

• Health Care — 99% of premiums for medical, vision, dental are fully paid for by Cantina, plus One Medical membership.
• Monthly Stipend — $500/month to use on whatever you’d like!
• Rest and Recharge — 15 PTO days per year, 9 sick days, 13 paid company holidays, and offices closed for winter break (Christmas Eve to New Years Day)!
• 401(K) — Eligible to participate on day one of employment.
• Parental Leave & Fertility Support
• Competitive Salary & Equity
• Lunch and snacks provided for in-office employees.
• WFH equipment provided for full-time hybrid/remote employees.