Game Developer (Stride – Xenko)

Job Title: Game Developer (Stride – Xenko) Job Type: Part time (Contract) Location: Remote Job Summary Join our customer's innovative team as a Game Developer (Stride – Xenko), driving the creation of compelling 2D and 3D gaming experiences. You will leverage the power of Stride (formerly Xenko) and C# to deliver cutting-edge, cross-platform games with high visual fidelity. Work within a flexible, data-driven architecture while collaborating across the development cycle to bring imaginative ideas to life for desktop and console audiences. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and implement cross-platform 2D and 3D games utilizing Stride/Xenko technology and C#. Leverage Stride’s real-time rendering capabilities to create visually polished and responsive gaming experiences. Collaborate with artists, designers, and other developers to translate creative concepts into robust, playable products. Architect flexible and data-driven game frameworks to maximize scalability and ease of content iteration. Debug, optimize, and profile code to ensure top performance across various desktop and console platforms. Maintain comprehensive documentation and communicate progress effectively through clear written and verbal updates. Contribute to code reviews, best practices, and the continuous improvement of our development workflows. Required Skills and Qualifications Proven hands-on experience developing games using Stride (Xenko) and C#. Strong understanding of real-time rendering, lighting, and graphics pipelines. Demonstrated ability to build games for both 2D and 3D environments. Experience creating modular, data-driven architectures within game projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and a proactive approach to collaboration. Track record of shipping games or significant gameplay features on desktop or console. Familiarity with debugging, profiling, and optimizing game code for performance and reliability. Preferred Qualifications Experience with custom tooling and editor extension within Stride/Xenko. Background in multi-platform deployment, especially consoles. Passion for high-quality visual effects and user experience design.