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Founding Engineer

**We're hiring only in Austin, TX. Candidates must already be local to be considered**

What You Need

• A strong engineering background. This can come in many forms. No strict years of experience required.
  • You could be a recent grad or junior engineer with an appetite to learn and a passion for gaming
  • Or you could be a tenured, experienced engineer with deep familiarity with C# and the Unity engine
• Ingrained sense of ownership and accountability. You own the work you do, and a significant portion of the company. High standard for quality and drive to be proud of everything we ship
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, elegantly fluctuating between the two as required
• Your'e not afraid of the grind. This is an early stage startup, not a 9-5. The hours we put in meaningfully affect our likelihood of success.

What You’ll Do

• Architect and implement major code systems that further the development of current and future titles
• Build robust architecture that remains performant for title lifespan
• Learn from and mentor other teammates, setting the standard for engineering excellence
• Wear many hats, joining a young team in which your role will likely evolve multiple times
• Work closely with production, design, art, QA, marketing and other departments, providing your opinions even if they are outside the scope of your expertise

What Will Help You Succeed

• Excellent communication skills, on engineering project timelines, and ability to concisely convey opinions across aspects of game design and production
• Comfortable working in a highly agile team that ships fast
• Enthusiasm for leveraging AI tools to accelerate development (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, etc.)
• Strong work ethic - startups are a sprint and a marathon at the same time
• A collaborative mindset

We’re Onsite

We’re an in-person studio. We believe the most successful early teams are collaborating together, in real life. All team members are at our office in Austin, TX, 3-4 days a week!

We Offer

• Competitive Salaries
• Stock Options
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Non-accrual paid time off with flexibility in timing
• Three weeks of remote work per year

Who We Are

We’re early - and excited to build something new...

🕹️ Closing Theory is a new independent games studio

🏘️ Our first game is HOUSE RUSH! Think Monopoly meets Zilow

📈 Founded by serial entrepreneurs who’ve built & sold 2 companies

💰 Backed by a16z GAMES, Powerhouse, Seth Sivak (founder of Proletariat), and more

Want to learn more about us? Check out: https://closingtheory.com/about

We are supportive of a diverse workforce and strive for inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, criminal history, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.