Founding Software Engineer – New Product

Endless Studios

. Define the MVP and rapidly prototype potential approaches .

Posted 9/16/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in web-based game development, particularly with Three.js, WebGPU, and WebGL, while providing architectural leadership and hands-on coding. Capable of rapidly prototyping and evaluating technologies in a dynamic startup environment.

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Web-Based Game DevelopmentThree.jsWebGPUArchitectural LeadershipAI-Assisted Development

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringReal-Time 3DRapid PrototypingGame DevelopmentPerformance Optimization

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Product InstinctsAbility to Operate Independently

Tools & Technologies

WebGLPlayCanvasUnityGame EnginesContent Pipelines

Industry Keywords

Open-Source ProjectsMultiplayerDesktop and Mobile ProductsTechnical ArtGame Development Disciplines

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptUnity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define the MVP and rapidly prototype potential approaches
Evaluate Three.js, WebGPU, WebGL, PlayCanvas, and other web-game technologies
Evaluate the existing browser-native prototype and determine what to retain or discard
Design the architecture and build the foundation for the initial product
Determine how the browser-native product should interact with the live Windows-native product
Explore multiplayer, content compatibility, and boundaries between browser-native and Windows-native products
Establish an architecture suitable for an open-source community
Use AI-assisted development to accelerate development and experimentation
Provide technical and architectural leadership while remaining a hands-on individual contributor
Work as the first and initially only engineer directly with the Head of Product and broader Windows-native product engineering team
Help define the product, make architectural decisions, and write code

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of software engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated ability
Strong experience with web-based game development and real-time 3D
Experience with Three.js, WebGPU, WebGL, PlayCanvas, or comparable technologies
Professional Unity/game development experience
Strong understanding of multiple game-development disciplines, such as gameplay, rendering, networking, tools, engines, or technical art
Demonstrated ability to rapidly prototype and evaluate competing technologies
Experience with AI-assisted development
Strong product instincts and ability to think like a product owner and technical leader
Excellent architectural judgment and communication skills
Comfortable operating independently in an ambiguous, rapidly changing startup environment
Strong performance and optimization instincts across a wide range of hardware
Nice to have: experience with game engines/editors, open-source projects, multiplayer, content pipelines, or shipping products across desktop and mobile
Resume/LinkedIn profile and examples of software, games, tools, prototypes, or other products built

Benefits

Comp & perks

Initial 3-month contractor engagement
Opportunity to continue with the product
Opportunity to grow into a larger technical leadership role
GitHub or other public work is highly valued during application