Lead Engineer (Unity) (Japan)
Location: Japan
About us: Deep expertise. Personal and Industry evolution. Impeccable craft. These are Limit Break’s founding principles.
Welcome to Limit Break, where gaming and innovation meet to create a world like no other. As global pioneers in the mobile gaming industry, we go beyond traditional boundaries to redefine digital markets and build vibrant communities that transcend virtual boundaries.
Our vision extends far beyond gaming as we leverage cutting-edge technology, cryptocurrency, and our unparalleled creative vision to craft unforgettable experiences that unite people from every corner of the globe. From players to traders, we're elevating gaming economies to new heights.
At Limit Break, we take pride in our illustrious track record of over a decade of excellence. Our visionary founders have continually pushed the envelope, transforming the mobile gaming industry with their bold innovations and calculated risks. Join our trailblazers' team; together, we'll maintain our position as the unrivaled global leaders in mobile gaming.
Backed by esteemed investors such as Buckley Ventures & Paradigm Ventures, we're not just a company but a dynamic force of change and are eager to welcome brilliant minds to help us shape the future of gaming and beyond. Be a part of Limit Break's extraordinary journey, where your creativity and passion will know no limits.
About the Role: Unleash your potential at Limit Break as we seek an exceptional Lead Unity Engineer to spearhead an exciting new venture! We are embarking on a groundbreaking journey to develop a cutting-edge, mid-core, 3D mobile game from concept to reality.
At the outset, you'll collaborate closely with a small yet dynamic team to craft and refine the game's prototype, ensuring alignment with executive stakeholders. As the project gains momentum, you'll take charge of scaling the team from pre-production to full production, collaborating with leads and directors across various disciplines.
This role offers an inquisitive and driven individual a rare chance to shape the workflow and assemble a top-notch team for an ambitious gaming project. Join a passionate and experienced organization where bright minds thrive, and your dedication to gaming excellence will be celebrated.
You will have the opportunity to play an active role as a core member from the beginning of the team. Leave your mark on the gaming world and be part of an engaging, forward-looking team!
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical direction and guidance to the team, making important architectural decisions, and ensuring they follow best practices.
- Actively writing and reviewing code, optimizing performance, and tackling complex technical challenges.
- Overseeing the development process, setting milestones, and ensuring the team meets deadlines and project goals.
- Lead the design and implementation of a new Unity 3D game project, from its initial prototype to full production.
- Collaborate closely with design leads and other team members to rapidly iterate on the game prototype.
- Working with different teams, such as design, art, production, and engineering, to identify focus areas and find effective solutions for each development phase.
- Prioritize tasks effectively, even taking on different roles if needed, to ensure smooth progress for the project and team.
- Improving and enforcing processes, pipelines, and best practices for game development.
- Conduct code and architecture reviews to maintain high standards.
- Explore and integrate new technologies and techniques to enhance workflow efficiency and create secure, maintainable games and applications.
Qualifications:
- B.S. (or higher) in Computer Science or a related field.
- 8-10 years of software engineering experience, ideally in live service mobile games.
- 5 years of experience with Unity 3D game development.
- Strong sense of initiative and ownership.
- Experience building a game from prototype to launching and shipping the game, ideally with Unity.
- Comfortable and effective working across a range of technologies.
- Strong foundations in system architecture, software design, and production software development best practices.
- Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership.
- A "roll up your sleeves" mindset to get any job done.
Nice to have. What an ideal candidate looks like:
- Passion for games and strong game design sensibilities.
- Excellent understanding of Unity 3D game and tools development, including live service tooling and management.
- Broad knowledge of available Unity plugins and assets that can be used for the development of the game.
- Experience with F2P gaming. Experience with AWS and building cloud-native applications.
- Experience with Server development (Ex: Go, Java, Python).
- Passion for blockchain and games development, demonstrating an awareness and following of industry trends and best practices.
Apply now:
If you are confident, driven and are looking for an exciting role, this job could be a great opportunity for you. Apply to the email provided to explore this new opportunity. This is an international blockchain gaming company that operates regionally and is opening offices in multiple locations around the globe. We value diversity at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.
Game Balance/Numerical Designer
Design and adjust the numerical systems for Web3 event-related products, including event points, prize tiers, lottery drop rates, viral referral setups, NFT-related values, and coordination of in-game and on-chain assets to ensure game balance and playability.
Collaborate closely with the development and design teams to create numerical design plans and follow through on their implementation.
Analyze player data and feedback to continuously optimize event and game numerical systems and economic models.
Participate in the balance testing of events and game content, making timely adjustments to the numbers in response to player behavior and market shifts.
Design and adjust the virtual economy within the game, including currency, items, rewards, etc., in line with the game’s operational strategy.
Create and maintain documentation for numerical design to ensure clear understanding and collaboration within the team.
Requirements:
2+ years of experience in game or event numerical design, with a track record of successful projects preferred.
Familiar with the game and event development process, possessing systematic thinking skills to balance both the fun and commercial needs of the game.
Strong understanding of mathematics and data analysis, with the ability to use tools for numerical simulation and optimization.
Bilingual in English and Chinese, able to communicate and collaborate effectively within an international team.
Strong team collaboration spirit and a high sense of responsibility, able to work efficiently under pressure.
Frontend Engineer
Develop and optimize Web3-related front-end features, ensuring responsiveness and compatibility across user interfaces.
Collaborate with UI designers to transform design mockups into high-quality front-end code.
Ensure front-end code maintainability and scalability, with continuous optimization and refactoring.
Work with back-end developers to integrate and display Web3 data and functionalities.
Stay updated on front-end technology trends to continuously improve and streamline the development process.
Requirements:
Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks such as React or Vue.js.
2-3 years of front-end development experience with Web3-related products.
Knowledge of the gaming industry and user experience design, with the ability to develop highly interactive and visually appealing interfaces.
Bilingual in English and Chinese, able to communicate efficiently with designers and development teams.
Nice to have:
Familiarity with anime culture, with the ability to understand and cater to the target user base.
UI/UX
Responsible for designing and creating the company’s game website (using Figma), including overall page layout, interaction design, and visual elements.
Design and create various event and promotional graphics, as well as social media ads, with creative designs tailored to the game's features and target audience.
Collaborate with product release needs to create art assets required for operations, promotions, and advertising.
Requirements:
1-2 years of industry experience with a strong sense of aesthetics.
Sensitive to the developments and trends in the gaming industry.
Comprehensive knowledge of design principles, strong communication skills, and a high level of responsibility and execution capability.
Nice to have:
Basic hand-drawing skills.
Experience working on visual promotions for anime-style games.
Independently led complete design projects.
Proficient in various design software, with a strong sense of visual expression; experience with C4D and Unreal Engine is a plus.
Global Community Manager
Create, develop and execute the community strategy in alignment with the game’s goals
Work hand-in-hand with marketing to ensure community activities are fully integrated
Own the creation and distribution of engaging, high quality community content
Explore and drive the development of innovative new forms of community content
Understand trends within the community and provide the team with insights
Represent our players within the team and the rest of the company
Manage a global team of external community managers and creative partners
Attract, build & manage strong relationships with existing and new content creators
Regularly track & report on community metrics
Use data to assess and improve the performance of community activities
Requirements:
2+ years of hands-on Community Management experience in the gaming industry
Experience in Building Specific Communities for New Game Launches (Web2/Web3):
Proven track record of building and managing online communities around new game launches, including both Web2 and Web3 games.
Demonstrated success in community engagement and growth with specific examples of community traffic, user engagement, and data figures (e.g.user activity, traffic statistics, retention rates).
Quick thinker with strong organizational and execution abilities.
Exceptional writing skills (native/near-native in English)
Passion for Tarta games (and anime games in general)
Experience addressing difficult situations within the community when required
Experience with social media management and discord/telegram tools
Experience working with content creators and creative agencies
Ability to work independently without guidance
Nice to have:
Any experience in other marketing disciplines and/or content creation
Excitement and/or experience with gaming/NFT projects and collaborations
ACG/anime enthusiast
Interest and/or experience with anime/ARPG type of games
Existing knowledge of YouTube, Insta, Reddit, X, Discord, Telegram
Marketing Manager
Responsible for the daily operations of SpotZero, including social media management, activities, and data.
Create, schedule, and manage engaging and informative content that reflect our brand's values and appeal to our target audience. Make memes, videos, tutorials or host giveaways; we love experiments!
Stay up-to-date with the latest tech, development, and social media trends to ensure our content is relevant and engaging.
Collaborate with our marketing and product teams to align social media campaigns with overall brand strategy and marketing objectives.
Engage with folks, respond to timely queries, and monitor customer reviews.
Analyze performance metrics to understand the effectiveness of your content and strategies, and adapt accordingly.
Requirements:
2-5 years of experience in the gaming industry, with an understanding of growth and traffic to market, a data-driven and method-driven mindset.
Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to craft content that is both informative and engaging.
Exceptional writing skills (native/near-native in English).
A good sense of humor and the ability to create content that is both entertaining and educational.
Familiarity with Twitter and other social media platforms, as well as tools for scheduling posts, analyzing engagement, etc.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to have:
Excitement and/or experience with gaming/NFT projects and collaborations
ACG/anime enthusiast
Interest and/or experience with anime/ARPG type of games
Existing knowledge of YouTube, Insta, Reddit, X, Discord, Telegram