Would you like to become part of the team that includes the creative visionaries behind Drizzt Do’Urden and Spawn? 38 Studios is currently seeking a Senior Web Engineer to join our Digital Presence department. This is a full-time position with competitive salary, full benefits and 401(k), and the chance to be part of online gaming history!

Summary

As a Senior Web Engineer, you will be part of a team responsible for building best-in-class websites and social applications for 38 Studios’ fantasy-based IP products. This will be a diverse and demanding role. A successful candidate will have a solid background creating top-notch interactive experiences and a firm understanding of MMOs and the online websites and applications that support them.

Position Responsibilities

• Work closely with a team of engineers, developers and designers to define, scope, and build features for a website that will be scaled to millions of users.
• Design and code new features and enhancements across all of our product offerings, including websites and on-device applications.
• Collaborate on finding and fixing bugs, and scalability and optimization issues.
• Help automate, maintain, and enhance our internal tools.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements

Knowledge

• 2-4+ years of Drupal development experience, with expertise in custom module development, unit testing, and the core API.
• Experience integrating third-party applications and modules into existing systems.
• Strong programming skills (PHP knowledge is required).
• Strong MySQL and database schema skills.
• Working knowledge of front-end technologies (Javascript, CSS).
• Excellent debugging and optimization skills. 
• Familiarity with major third-party APIs (Facebook, Twitter, Google Maps, YouTube, etc.) is a strong plus.
• Solid understanding of MMO game sites, digital storefronts, and account management and billing system features is a plus.
• Knowledge of social networking tools and sites is required.
• Experience with the scrum development process is desired.
• Knowledge of source control software such as Perforce or SVN is desired.

Competencies

• Must have a strong passion for building world-class consumer web experiences.
• Committed to developing clean, stable, well-tested code, and must continually look to improve the code quality of the entire team.
• Must be a self-starter who can jump in quickly without a lot of direction, and learn by asking the right questions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Solid organization and efficient time management skills.
• Able to collaborate in a cross-discipline environment.
• Acute attention to detail.
• A passion for MMOs is a plus.

Experience

• 5-7+ years web development experience creating high-volume, dynamic and scalable web sites as well as social and mobile applications.
• Experience launching large-scale websites.
• B.S. in Computer Science or related field from a top tier university (or equivalent experience).

38 Studios, a media and entertainment company founded in 2006 by Curt Schilling, is creating an original fantasy IP driven by the creative and artistic visions of pop-culture icons R. A. Salvatore and Todd McFarlane. Entertainment products will include an immersive online entertainment experience that transcends the traditional MMO genre, novels, comics, toys, movies, TV, and more. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, the company is a fun, energetic place to work where the company mantra, “How cool would it be if . . . ?” infuses the team with a commitment to passion, integrity, and innovation.

Please submit resumes and portfolios using the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. 38 Studios, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Currently, 38 Studios LLC is not accepting applications or unsolicited resumes from external recruiters and agencies. All external Recruiters, agencies, or services must inquire through jobs@38studios.com before offering any service to 38 Studios LLC.