Reports To: Lead Product Engineer / CTO
Job Summary
- We’re looking for a Gaming Engineer who understands that educational gaming is not just about entertainment it’s about building interactive systems that improve learning outcomes, participation, creativity, and student engagement.
- This role focuses on designing and developing educational games, simulations, AR/VR experiences, and gamified learning systems for our eLearning platform.
- You’ll help transform traditional lessons into immersive learning experiences through gameplay, storytelling, animation, and interactive mechanics.
You’ll work on projects such as
- Educational mini-games
- Gamified assessments and quizzes
- Interactive STEM simulations
- AR/VR learning experiences
- Multiplayer classroom activities
- Character animation systems
- Learning reward and progression systems
- Interactive storytelling experiences
Job Responsibilities
Build Educational Games & Simulations:
- Develop engaging 2D and 3D educational games that align with learning objectives and improve student participation.
Create Gamified Learning Experiences:
- Design mechanics such as rewards, badges, XP systems, progress tracking, challenges, and interactive assessments.
Develop AR/VR Learning Environments:
- Build immersive AR/VR educational experiences that allow students to interact with concepts visually and practically.
Design Interactive Learning Systems:
- Create simulations and scenario-based learning experiences for STEM, coding, robotics, and digital literacy programs.
Work on Character Design & Animation:
- Develop and integrate gaming characters, environments, assets, and animations for educational storytelling and gameplay.
Optimize Performance Across Devices:
- Ensure gaming experiences run smoothly across laptops, tablets, low-end devices, and browsers with stable performance.
Collaborate Across Teams:
- Work closely with instructional designers, frontend engineers, facilitators, and curriculum teams to transform learning concepts into interactive experiences.
Prototype New Gaming Ideas:
- Experiment with innovative learning mechanics, multiplayer systems, and immersive educational technologies.
Core Requirements
- Strong understanding of game development principles and interactive system design
- Experience building 2D and 3D games or simulations
- Familiarity with game logic, animations, UI systems, and gameplay mechanics
- Experience with AR/VR learning environments and immersive technologies
- Understanding of performance optimization and responsive game experiences
- Familiarity with Git/GitHub workflows and collaborative development environments
- Ability to transform educational objectives into engaging gameplay experiences
Nice to Have (EdTech Experience):
- Experience building educational or gamified learning products
- Familiarity with STEM education and learning systems
- Experience with multiplayer or real-time learning interactions
- Understanding of child-friendly and accessible UX design
- Experience integrating gaming into LMS or eLearning systems
- Knowledge of animation pipelines and storytelling systems
- Candidates with interactive demos, AR/VR projects, or educational game portfolios will have an added advantage.
Required Tools & Technologies:
Candidates should have experience with some or most of the following:
- Unity (2D & 3D)
- Unreal Engine
- GDevelop
- CoSpaces Edu
- PictoBlox AR/VR
- Blender for character design, animation, modelling, and game assets.
What We’re Looking For:
- A creative thinker passionate about educational gaming and immersive learning
- Someone who can balance fun gameplay with educational value
- A builder who enjoys prototyping and experimenting with new ideas
- A strong collaborator comfortable working with educators and engineers
- Someone passionate about shaping the future of digital education through gaming.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Remote work flexibility
- Opportunity to work on innovative educational gaming projects
- Access to emerging learning technologies and immersive systems
- Collaborative and creative work environment
- Career growth opportunities within a growing EdTech organization.