Stepico

About Stepico
 

Stepico is a game development company focused on building high-quality blockchain and Web3 gaming experiences. We create scalable, player-focused games that combine strong gameplay design with modern decentralized technologies, including NFTs, token economies, marketplaces, smart contracts, and player-owned digital assets.
 

About the Role
 

We are looking for a Blockchain / Web3 Game Developer to help design, develop, and integrate Web3 systems into our game ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with blockchain infrastructure, smart contracts, NFT systems, wallet integration, and secure Web3 architecture for games.

You will work closely with game developers, backend engineers, designers, and product stakeholders to build smooth, secure, and user-friendly blockchain features for mainstream players.
 

Responsibilities
 

• Design and develop blockchain/Web3 architecture for game projects.
• Develop, test, deploy, and maintain smart contracts.
• Build and integrate NFT minting, in-game asset ownership, marketplace, rewards, and token-related features.
• Implement wallet connection and user-friendly Web3 onboarding.
• Support gasless transactions, account abstraction, or abstracted wallet flows.
• Work with Unity/game development teams to integrate blockchain features into gameplay.
• Develop secure and scalable systems for in-game digital assets.
• Help design token economy and reward distribution logic.
• Collaborate with backend engineers on APIs, indexing, transaction tracking, and blockchain data management.
• Prepare technical documentation for smart contracts and Web3 systems.
• Follow best practices for smart contract security, scalability, and performance.
• Support audit preparation and post-audit fixes when needed.
   

Requirements
 

• Proven experience in blockchain/Web3 development.
• Experience with smart contract development, NFTs, token systems, and marketplace logic.
• Strong knowledge of Solidity and EVM-compatible networks such as Ethereum, Polygon, BNB Chain, Immutable, Arbitrum, or Base.
• Experience with Web3 libraries such as Ethers.js, Web3.js, Wagmi, or similar.
• Understanding of wallet integration, transaction flows, gas fees, and user onboarding.
• Knowledge of gasless transactions, account abstraction, or meta-transactions is a strong plus.
• Understanding of smart contract security best practices.
• Experience with token economy, reward systems, staking, or governance is a plus.
• Experience with Unity or game development pipelines is a strong advantage.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Good communication skills and ability to explain technical decisions clearly.
   

Working Conditions
 

• Remote work format.
• Flexible working schedule.
• Long-term cooperation opportunity.
• Work on an innovative blockchain/Web3 game project.
• Collaborative international team.
• Opportunity to influence Web3 architecture and product direction.
• Fast decision-making and direct communication with the project team.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and scope of work.
   

Nice to Have
 

• Experience with Web3 games or GameFi projects.
• Experience with NFT marketplaces and in-game economies.
• Experience with smart contract audits or audit preparation.
• Experience with Layer 2 networks or gaming-focused blockchains.
• Familiarity with backend technologies such as Node.js, NestJS, PostgreSQL, Redis, or cloud infrastructure.
• Understanding of live-service game systems, player progression, events, and monetization.
   

What We Offer
 

• Opportunity to work on a modern Web3 game project from an early stage.
• A key role in shaping the blockchain architecture of the product.
• Flexible and remote-friendly work environment.
• Professional growth in blockchain gaming, NFTs, and decentralized economies.
• Open communication and a supportive team culture.

We are developing a mobile-first game featuring match-3 gameplay combined with a deep meta-game (farm development, character progression, live events, social systems, and live-ops features), enhanced with blockchain/Web3 functionality such as digital ownership, player economies, and decentralized integrations.
 

We are looking for a Blockchain / Web3 Game Developer who will be responsible for:

• Designing and implementing blockchain-based game systems and integrations.
• Building secure, scalable smart contracts and backend services.
• Integrating Web3 functionality into the live game ecosystem.
• Collaborating closely with game design, backend, economy, and client teams.
• Ensuring security, performance, and maintainability across blockchain-related systems.
   

This role goes beyond simply integrating wallets or NFTs — it requires ownership of the full Web3 technical ecosystem within a live game product.
 

Experience

• 4+ years in software engineering or game backend development.
• Proven experience developing blockchain/Web3 applications.
• Experience shipping live products or online multiplayer/live-service games.
• Experience with mobile game ecosystems is a strong plus.
• Previous experience with player-driven economies or digital asset systems is highly desirable.
   

Blockchain / Web3 Expertise

• Strong understanding of blockchain architecture and decentralized systems.
• Experience developing and deploying smart contracts.
• Deep understanding of:
  • Wallet integrations.
  • Token standards (ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155, or equivalents).
  • On-chain/off-chain architecture.
  • Gas optimization and transaction efficiency.
  • Security best practices and exploit prevention.
• Experience integrating blockchain systems into live products.
• Familiarity with marketplace and digital ownership systems.
   

Technical Skills
 

Core Technologies

Required:

• Solidity or Rust (depending on blockchain ecosystem).
• TypeScript / JavaScript.
• Backend development experience (Node.js, Go, or similar).
• REST APIs and WebSocket systems.
• Database architecture and cloud services.
   

Preferred:

• Unity integration experience.
• Smart contract frameworks (Hardhat, Foundry, Truffle, Anchor).
• Experience with Layer 2 solutions and sidechains.
• Experience with live-service backend infrastructure.
   

Bonus Skills:

• Knowledge of tokenomics and game economies.
• Experience with anti-cheat or fraud-prevention systems.
• DevOps / CI-CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with analytics and telemetry systems.
   

Game Development Insight

• Understanding of how blockchain features affect gameplay and retention.
• Ability to balance player experience with Web3 mechanics.
• Understanding of game economies and progression systems.
• Awareness of scalability and usability challenges in Web3 gaming.
• Strong focus on minimizing friction for mainstream/mobile players.
   

Software & Tools
 

Required:

• Git.
• Smart contract development frameworks.
• Backend/API development tools.
• Cloud infrastructure platforms.
   

Preferred:

• Unity.
• Docker/Kubernetes.
• Firebase, PlayFab, or equivalent backend services.
   

Bonus:

• Experience with analytics platforms and live-ops tooling.
   

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Systems thinking and structured problem-solving approach.
• High level of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-moving and ambiguous environments.
• Strong focus on security and long-term maintainability.
   

Project Info
 

Scope
 

Gameplay & Meta Systems

• Match-3 gameplay with custom mechanics.
• Meta-layer featuring farming, progression, live events, and social systems.
• Character progression and collectible systems.
   

Web3 Layer

• Wallet integration.
• Digital ownership systems.
• Marketplace/economy integrations.
• Blockchain-based rewards and progression features.
• Hybrid on-chain/off-chain architecture.
   

Live Product Infrastructure

• Live events and seasonal content.
• Scalable backend systems.
• Secure transaction handling.
• Analytics and economy monitoring.
   

Product Vision

• Mobile-first user experience with minimal onboarding friction.
• Web3 features designed to enhance ownership and engagement — not disrupt gameplay.
• Focused on accessibility, scalability, and long-term live-service growth.
• High-quality casual/mid-core production standards with mass-market appeal.