Client Engineer

A subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, managing the Pokémon property outside of Asia, responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, animated TV series, home entertainment, and official website.
$125,000 - $187,000
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5+ years of experience
Gaming

Description For Client Engineer

The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, is seeking a Client Engineer to join their team. This role is crucial in designing and developing software applications for one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.

As a Client Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of initiatives supporting day-to-day development within live content areas. You'll develop scalable systems, pipelines, and processes to support evergreen content and streamline release and development efforts. Collaboration across disciplines will be key as you lay the foundation and develop tools that promote stability.

The ideal candidate brings at least five years of game development experience, proficiency with Unity, and a strong background in asset management, build, and content pipelines. You should have experience with live and content-supported projects, as well as version control systems like Perforce. A degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience is required.

This role demands an exceptional work ethic, passion for growth, and the ability to analyze complex problems and present multiple solutions. You'll need to be adaptable, with strong communication skills and the ability to navigate risks through the product planning process.

Working at The Pokémon Company International offers unique benefits, including an employee-first culture, company events celebrating the spirit of Pokémon, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, generous paid family leave, and a hybrid work environment. The base salary range for this role is $125,000 to $187,000 per year, with new hires typically starting between $125,000 and $148,200.

Join a team where passion for Pokémon, challenging the expected, integrity and respect, dedication to quality, relationship building, and delighting customers are key to success. If you're ready to be part of a global phenomenon and contribute to the ongoing legacy of Pokémon, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Client Engineer

  • Help lead initiatives that will support day to day development within live content areas
  • Develop scalable systems, pipelines, and processes to support evergreen content and aid in streamlining release and development efforts
  • Work across disciplines to lay foundation and develop tools that promote stability

Requirements For Client Engineer

  • Five (5) plus years of game development experience
  • Proficiency with Unity
  • Exceptional work ethic and passion for growth
  • Ability to analyze complex problems and present multiple solutions
  • Ability to context switch and adapt with relative ease
  • Effective communication skills, especially within teams and with technical information
  • Ability to accurately identify and navigate risks through the product planning process
  • Experience working with Perforce/version control
  • Experience with asset management, build, and content pipelines
  • Experience with live and content supported projects
  • BSCS, BSEE, or equivalent years of work experience

Benefits For Client Engineer

Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
401k
Commuter Benefits
  • Competitive cash-based compensation programs
  • 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you
  • Generous paid family leave
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance
  • 401k Employer Matching (US Employees)
  • Pension Employer Contributions (UK/IRE/MX Employees)
  • Fitness reimbursement
  • Commuter benefit
  • LinkedIn learning
  • Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles
  • Hybrid work environment

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