Game Developer

Senior Web3 + Gaming EngineerSan Francisco or Bay Area | Full-Time | Equity IncludedShields Group Search is partnering with an innovative gaming and entertainment studio building deeply interactive, blockchain-connected worlds. The team blends AI systems, real-time rendering, and on-chain mechanics to create immersive experiences where players, creators, and communities own and shape the universe together. We are seeking a Senior Web3 + Gaming Engineer who brings sharp thinking, clear communication, and a strong ownership mindset. You will play a central role in architecting blockchain systems, integrating them into live game environments, and driving product direction as a hybrid builder rather than a task executor. Role OverviewYou will operate as a senior engineer who can design and ship real systems from concept to production. This role requires someone who understands both game and on-chain architecture at a deep level and who thrives in a high-ownership environment. You will bridge smart contracts, backend systems, and game tech while helping define long-term product and technical strategy. What You Will Do• Architect, deploy, and maintain Solidity smart contracts with secure and upgradeable patterns • Manage pipelines from testnet to mainnet including audits, versioning, and deployment hygiene • Integrate on-chain logic with backend services using TypeScript and NestJS • Build and refine systems such as • Digital asset and NFT provenance • Reputation and scoring mechanics • In-game currencies and digital economy features • Create internal tools and indexers to monitor events and support gameplay logic • Collaborate closely with game engineering teams to bring blockchain features into live, interactive worlds • Communicate clearly across teams, contribute to product decision-making, and shape feature direction in a hybrid builder capacity • Take full ownership over both the architecture and execution of complex featuresWhat You Bring• Deep experience with Solidity, EVM fundamentals, and production-grade smart contract deployments • Strong backend engineering skills with TypeScript and frameworks such as NestJS • A track record of shipping real systems end to end • Strong understanding of ERC-721 and ERC-1155 standards, indexing, and access control patterns • Broad familiarity with game or interactive system architecture, not just isolated components • Ability to operate across smart contracts, backend systems, and product problem spaces • Clear, concise communication and a sharp, thoughtful approach to solving technical problems • A true ownership mindset and comfort leading initiatives in a startup setting • Experience in gaming, digital worlds, or economy design is strongly preferredBonus Experience• Experience with The Graph or custom event indexers • Familiarity with contract auditing • Background in multiplayer or competitive game systems • Startup or small-team experience • Exposure to real-time rendering tools or game enginesWhy This TeamYou will join a team of senior engineers, artists, and storytellers with experience shipping products across AI, blockchain, gaming, and entertainment. The studio is building original IP and Web3-native games with real ownership, deep narrative design, and community-driven worlds. This is a chance to contribute at a foundational level and shape a next-generation gaming platform.