TS Game Developer

Job Description

**Location**: Chengdu Office

**Company Overview**:
MetaApp is a rapidly growing, tech-driven quasi-unicorn company at the forefront of building the future of interactive content and virtual worlds. Since our founding in 2017, we've rapidly expanded, now boasting over 700 employees and having secured over $150 million in funding from top-tier investors like SIG and DST Global. We are dedicated to our mission: to *Expand Humanity’s Life Experiences* by enabling users to create, share, and enjoy rich virtual interactions.

Our core business includes "233乐园," one of China's largest Android game platforms, and "MetaWorld" – our ambitious virtual world platform, complete with the "Pocket Ark" UGC game creation editor. We are committed to fostering a vibrant ecosystem where everyone, from casual users to professional developers, can contribute to and experience a diverse array of content.

At MetaApp, we cultivate a dynamic, flat, and open culture that champions data-driven decisions ("看数"), direct and honest communication ("直接"), and end-to-end ownership ("闭环"). We believe in fostering an environment where every voice is heard, and impact is paramount. Join us to contribute to pioneering projects and shape the next generation of online entertainment.

**Role Overview**:
We are seeking an experienced TS Game Developer to join our MetaWorld Editor team in Chengdu. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and optimizing core game functionalities that power our MetaWorld and Pocket Ark platforms. You'll ensure a smooth, stable, and high-performance gaming experience for millions of users, directly contributing to the expansion of our UGC gaming ecosystem. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-oriented developer to make a tangible impact within a fast-paced, innovative environment.

**Job Scope / What You'll Do**:

* **Design and Develop Core Game Features**: Participate in product requirement reviews, conduct technical feasibility analysis for new game features, and implement core game logic, UI functionalities, and system modules using TypeScript within our proprietary MetaWorld and Pocket Ark engines/frameworks.
* **Optimize Game Performance**: Assist in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks (CPU, memory, frame rate) using internal analysis tools, and optimize game code, resource loading, or rendering logic to enhance overall efficiency and user experience.
* **Manage Game Data Storage and Consistency**: Design and optimize game data structures (e.g., player data, configuration data) based on game design and business requirements, implement data persistence using third-party storage services, and ensure data consistency across different systems.
* **Ensure Code Quality and Maintainability**: Adhere strictly to team TypeScript coding standards and best practices, write high-quality, readable code, and actively participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback.
* **Troubleshoot and Resolve Game Module Issues**: Promptly diagnose and fix bugs in game modules based on priority and severity, ensuring the stable operation of the MetaWorld system.
* **Collaborate Cross-Functionally**: Work closely with product managers, QA engineers, and other team members to ensure development efforts are tightly aligned with product requirements.
* **Document Technical Solutions**: Create and maintain clear technical documentation for newly developed core features and complex modules, and keep existing technical documentation, API documentation, and development guides up-to-date.

**Requirements / Who You Are**:

* **Minimum/Core Requirements:**
* 3+ years of professional experience in game development using TypeScript.
* Participated in at least one full game development lifecycle from conception to launch.
* Proficiency in TypeScript programming language, with a strong grasp of object-oriented design and algorithms.
* Familiarity with game development pipelines and common design patterns.
* Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
* Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Game Development, or a related field.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to effectively interact with product and QA teams.
* High sense of responsibility and results-oriented mindset.
* Proactive learning ability and adaptability to new technologies and challenges.
* Deep understanding of game engine architecture and game development principles.
* Rigorous and meticulous, with a strong focus on code quality and规范性.
* **Preferred/Bonus Requirements:**
* Experience with UGC game platforms or editors similar to MetaWorld or Pocket Ark.
* Mobile game development experience.
* Proven experience in successfully analyzing and optimizing game performance bottlenecks in actual projects.
* Experience designing and optimizing large-scale game data structures and storage solutions.
* Proficiency with various performance analysis tools (e.g., memory profilers, CPU usage analyzers).
* Familiarity with data structure design and optimization principles, and common game data types and storage mechanisms.
* Active contributions to the game development community or open-source projects (e.g., GitHub projects, technical blogs).

**What We Offer**:

* **Be at the Forefront of the Industry & Global Expansion**: Join a quasi-unicorn company at the cutting edge of the interactive entertainment and virtual world industry, with significant opportunities for global expansion.
* **Innovative Products & Top Talent Collaboration**: Work on groundbreaking products like MetaWorld and Pocket Ark alongside a team of industry experts and top talent, where your creativity and ideas can truly shape the future of UGC gaming.
* **Stable & Profitable Growth**: Be part of a financially robust company with a proven business model and healthy cash flow, ensuring stability and continuous investment in product and people.
* **Vibrant Culture & Career Growth**: Thrive in a dynamic, flat, and open work environment that values direct communication, data-driven decisions, and end-to-end ownership. We offer ample growth opportunities, a clear talent development framework, and a supportive culture that encourages continuous learning.
* **Comprehensive Benefits & Wellbeing**: Enjoy a competitive salary with semi-annual performance reviews and potential adjustments, annual bonuses, and a full suite of benefits including five social insurances and one housing fund, supplementary commercial health insurance, generous paid annual leave, special welfare holidays, and various subsidies (meal, communication, transportation). We also provide a comfortable office environment with free snacks and drinks, ergonomic equipment, regular team-building activities, and professional development programs.

If you are a passionate TS Game Developer looking to make a significant impact in the exciting world of virtual platforms and user-generated content, we encourage you to apply and join us on this incredible journey!