Robot Sea Monster Games

Opportunity

Are you looking to get your foot in the door of the software and games industry? Have you been working on personal projects with the hope of having a career conversion to do what you love for the rest of your life?

Then you should send us a resume right now!

We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Tester with a passion for ensuring that games and software applications run smoothly and deliver great user experiences. This role is focused on testing, debugging, and providing clear, actionable feedback to help our team deliver polished, high-quality products.

As a QA Tester, you’ll work closely with developers, designers, and product owners to understand project goals, test features, document issues, and verify fixes. You’ll participate in daily stand-ups, collaborate with a geographically distributed team, and contribute to maintaining our high standards of quality across all projects.

While this position is focused on Quality Assurance, it also offers an excellent opportunity to learn about the full development process. Many developers began their careers in QA — we strongly believe in promoting from within for those who demonstrate creativity, technical skill, and initiative.

Project stand-ups are scheduled during the morning hours in the Pacific Time Zone (PST). You must have at least 6 hours of overlap with the studio’s core hours (9am–5pm PST).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough quality assurance testing across both software applications and game features to identify bugs, inconsistencies, and user experience issues
• Document and report bugs with clear reproduction steps, screenshots, and severity assessments
• Provide constructive feedback to Product Owners and Developers on usability, performance, and overall user experience
• Participate in user testing sessions and synthesize feedback into actionable recommendations
• Assist with feature verification and regression testing during development cycles
• Debug and polish features to ensure a smooth, high-quality release experience
• Attend daily stand-ups and coordinate with a geographically dispersed, multidisciplinary team (requires 6+ hours overlap with 9am–5pm PST)

Ideal Candidate

• Passion for software and game experiences, with an understanding of what makes them engaging and user-friendly
• Familiarity with testing processes and attention to detail when reproducing and documenting issues
• Comfort with UI/UX design principles and tools such as Figma for creating mockups or reference documentation
• Not afraid to embrace modern AI productivity tools to streamline workflows
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to articulate issues and feedback to technical and non-technical team members
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while staying aligned with team goals
• Familiarity with bug tracking and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Monday.com, or similar)
• Basic familiarity with Unity or similar game engines to navigate and test interactive content

Additional Desired Experience

• Previous QA or software testing experience
• Experience with playtesting methodologies and data-driven feedback
• Basic knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Basic scripting or programming skills (C#, JavaScript, or similar) for minor implementations or test automation

To Apply

• To apply for this role, please send a cover letter and resume together as one document
• The document name should include your first initial, your last name, and an ISO 8601 time stamp
• The cover letter should be two paragraphs and also answer two questions:
  • What is the most frustrating experience you have had with a mobile game?
  • What issue do you often encounter in using web applications that you wish as handled better?
• Do not submit more than a two-page resume (bringing the total pages together to three)
• Submit PDF documents only

Backend Engineer Role Description

Are you a talented software developer conversant in using AI tools to swiftly deploy new projects? Do you enjoy the challenges of decreasing latencies in APIs and creating effective patterns for client-server applications?

Then you need to send us a resume right now!

The Backend Engineer is responsible for architecting and developing server-side solutions and applications, generally encompassing Web and REST API interfaces, backed by a database. You will be responsible for the architecture, implementation, and deployment of the backend for your projects. You will be judged on code quality, code reliability, and predictability. 

This is a full-time position, and we expect the workload to be up to 40 hours a week while production is active. You will be expected to be available to attend daily stand-ups, coordinate with a distributed multidisciplinary team, and complete all tasks on time and to specification. Projects last varying lengths, and you may have more than one project at a time. We seek a full 8-hour workday from our engineers, though some of that will be communication and standups. This is a remote work contract, but the worker must be available during 9 am and 2 pm California time (PST) daily.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement FastAPI endpoints to support application features and integrations
• Design and maintain database schemas and queries using Supabase (PostgreSQL)
• Integrate payment processing functionality using Stripe API
• Containerize applications using Docker and deploy on AWS infrastructure
• Write clean, reliable, and maintainable code that meets quality and predictability standards
• Debug and optimize API performance and database queries
• Participate in code reviews and maintain best practices
• Attend daily stand-ups and coordinate with a distributed multidisciplinary team
• Complete all assigned tasks on time and to specification across potentially multiple concurrent projects
• Document API endpoints and technical architecture

Ideal Candidate

• Strong proficiency in Python with production experience building APIs using FastAPI (or similar frameworks)
• Working knowledge of Supabase or PostgreSQL database design
• Familiarity with Docker, Stripe integration, and AWS services
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly extend existing codebases
• Excellent communication skills in English for remote collaboration
• Available for full 8-hour work days with guaranteed availability from 9 am-2 pm PST daily
• Comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with Git version control

Additional Desired Experience

• Experience with Supabase features (Auth, Storage, Realtime, Edge Functions)
• Knowledge of async/await patterns and Pydantic models
• Experience with API authentication (OAuth2, JWT)
• Experience with AWS Lambda, ECS, or API Gateway
• Background in webhook implementations and event-driven architectures
• Experience with pytest or similar testing frameworks

Are you a talented software developer with deep Python expertise who can navigate large codebases and craft elegant solutions across the entire stack? Do you thrive on solving complex backend challenges while also bringing features to life on the frontend?

Then you need to send us a resume right now!

The Full Stack Engineer is responsible for implementing and documenting specific functionality within the larger context of client project requirements and design documentation. You will work primarily on backend systems using Python and Django, while also developing frontend interfaces with React. You will be responsible for architecture implementation and adjustments based on evolving requirements, and will assist in team oversight and code review. You will be judged on code quality, code reliability, and predictability.

This is a full-time position, and we expect the workload to be up to 40 hours a week while production is active. You will be expected to be available to attend daily stand-ups, coordinate with a distributed multidisciplinary team, and complete all tasks on time and to specification. Projects last varying lengths, and you may have more than one project at a time. We seek a full 8-hour workday from our engineers, though some of that will be communication and standups. This is a remote work contract, but the worker must have at least 4 hours overlap with Studio hours, 9 am to 5 pm California time (PST) daily.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend systems using Python and Django with MariaDB/MySQL databases
• Build and maintain frontend components and interfaces using React
• Implement and integrate email functionality using Mandrill/MailChimp
• Integrate payment processing using Stripe API
• Manage infrastructure and deployments using AWS and Terraform
• Implement caching strategies using Redis
• Participate in architecture decisions and adjustments based on evolving requirements
• Assist with team oversight and conduct code reviews
• Debug and optimize both backend and frontend performance
• Write clean, reliable, and maintainable code that meets quality and predictability standards
• Attend daily stand-ups and coordinate with a distributed multidisciplinary team
• Complete all assigned tasks on time and to specification across potentially multiple concurrent projects
• Maintain clear technical documentation

Ideal Candidate

• Strong proficiency in Python with proven experience working in large codebases
• Solid experience with Django framework (or strong Python background with willingness to learn Django)
• Comfortable with React and frontend development, though backend-focused
• Working knowledge of MariaDB/MySQL database design and optimization
• Familiarity with AWS services and Terraform for infrastructure management
• Experience with Redis, Stripe integration, and email service platforms
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex existing systems
• Excellent communication skills in English for remote collaboration
• Available for at least 4 hours overlap with 9 am-5 pm PST daily
• Comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with Git version control and code review practices

Additional Desired Experience

• Previous experience with large-scale Django applications
• Knowledge of Django ORM, middleware, and Django REST Framework
• Experience with AWS services like EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront
• Understanding of infrastructure as code principles with Terraform
• Experience with email templating and transactional email systems
• Background in responsive web design and modern React patterns (hooks, context)
• Experience with database performance tuning and query optimization
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing (pytest)
• Previous full-stack project ownership or technical leadership

Are you a seasoned software developer with 10+ years of experience building robust, scalable applications across the entire stack? Do you thrive on architecting elegant solutions to complex technical challenges while maintaining code quality and reliability?

Then you need to send us a resume right now!

The Senior Full Stack Developer is responsible for architecting, developing, and maintaining server-side and client-side solutions across multiple client projects. You will work primarily with Python-based backend systems and modern frontend frameworks, taking ownership of technical implementation while collaborating with distributed multidisciplinary teams. You will be judged on code quality, reliability, and your ability to deliver predictable, maintainable solutions.

This is a full-time position with an expected workload of up to 40 hours per week during active production. You will attend daily stand-ups, coordinate across distributed teams, and manage multiple concurrent projects of varying lengths. This is a remote position requiring at least 4 hours of overlap with business hours (9 am - 5 pm PST) daily.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend APIs and services using Python frameworks (Django, FastAPI)
• Build and maintain frontend interfaces using React
• Design and optimize relational database schemas and queries (PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB)
• Integrate third-party services including Stripe payment processing and email platforms
• Deploy and manage applications using Docker and AWS infrastructure
• Implement caching strategies and performance optimizations
• Participate in architecture decisions and provide technical guidance
• Conduct code reviews and maintain engineering best practices
• Debug and resolve performance issues across the full stack
• Complete assigned tasks on time and to specification across multiple concurrent projects
• Maintain clear technical documentation for APIs and system architecture

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in Python with experience in production environments
• Solid experience with at least one major Python web framework (Django or FastAPI)
• Comfortable developing frontend applications with React
• Working knowledge of relational database design and optimization (PostgreSQL or MySQL)
• Experience with AWS cloud services and containerization (Docker)
• Proven ability to navigate and extend large, complex codebases
• Strong problem-solving skills and architectural thinking
• Excellent communication skills in English for remote collaboration
• Available for at least 4 hours overlap with 9 am - 5 pm PST daily
• Experience with Git version control and collaborative development workflows

Preferred Experience

• Experience with both Django and FastAPI frameworks
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code tools (Terraform)
• Familiarity with Redis caching and performance optimization
• Experience with AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, ECS)
• Background in API design patterns and authentication (OAuth2, JWT)
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (pytest)
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Previous technical leadership or mentorship experience
• Experience with modern React patterns (hooks, context) and responsive design