Senior Game Dev Engineer, Game-Based Learning

AWS Game-Based Learning Products is seeking a Game Development Engineer to join their innovative team focused on creating game-based learning solutions. This role combines software engineering expertise with game development, working on products that help customers develop practical AWS skills through interactive simulations and virtual environments.

The position involves collaborating with a diverse team including architects, artists, designers, and engineers to create compelling educational gaming experiences. You'll be working on notable products like AWS SimuLearn, AWS Card Clash, AWS Cloud Quest, and AWS Industry Quest. The role requires expertise in both game development and cloud services, as you'll be responsible for evolving the game tech stack while working on various aspects of game design including level design, character development, and gameplay mechanics.

As a senior member of the team, you'll be expected to mentor less experienced engineers, contribute to technical strategy, and make data-driven decisions that shape the future of AWS's game-based learning products. The team is distributed across the US, Canada, and Brazil, offering a truly international working environment.

AWS values diverse experiences and provides a supportive, inclusive culture with numerous employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning opportunities. The position offers excellent career growth potential within Amazon's cloud division, which is trusted by companies ranging from startups to Global 500 enterprises. You'll be part of a team that combines learning strategies with game technologies to create innovative knowledge transfer experiences, making complex technical concepts accessible and engaging through gamification.