Frontend Web Engineer- Contract i Los Angeles

We are DICE Los Angeles

Our mission is to create world class entertainment and we work in a manner that is different from the rest of the industry. We believe that our games reflect the means by which they are produced. The ones that are crafted in an inspiring climate have qualities that resonate to gamers. At DICE LA, you will be empowered to have a creative stake in everything you do. We have a flat creative hierarchy where everyone is a game maker, no matter what they do. We also firmly believe that in order to achieve peak performance one must have a balance between work and personal life.

We want this to be the studio where you do the best work of your career.

Role of a Frontend Web Engineer at DICE LA

• Work creatively with a team of producers, designers and software engineers to produce world-class player experiences
• Own and build a feature from concept to a production environment to reach millions of players
• Use JavaScript and React as the main tool for building UI/UX on multiple platforms (desktop browser, mobile, in-game PC and console)
• Write, test, benchmark and debug solid and maintainable UI code that performs at 60 FPS

 Requirements:

• BSc in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Knowledge and experience in JavaScript, including an understanding of concepts like closures, asynchronous programming, types and dependency injection patterns.
• Experience in web markup and layout (HTML5/CSS)
• Understand full service stack, from UI in the front-end to databases in the back-end
• Great communication skills that supports a collaborative working environment

Desired and Bonus Skills:

• Experience with TypeScript, React, MobX, and/or other frameworks
• Experience with creating responsive web designs and a good understanding of CSS FlexboxÂ
• Knowledge of native rendering mechanics
• Passion to investigate and adopt new technologies and practices
• Experience in the games industry

Next Steps

As part of the application process we might ask you to perform a practical work test. Apply online with a resume.