Gameplay Engineer – Minecraft Creator Platform

Team Red Dog is hiring a Gameplay Engineer Minecraft Creator Platform for our client a Fortune 50 technology leader and creative technology powerhouse. This remote role blends gameplay development scripting and content creation to build high-quality sample worlds mods and add-ons that showcase new platform capabilities. Youll work hands-on with TypeScript JSON and game scripting APIs to develop playable experiences that serve as reference content for a global creator community. Your work directly impacts how developers learn adopt and innovate within one of the most iconic gaming ecosystems in the world.

Top Required Skills (Must Haves):

1. Experience building game content such as mods add-ons or custom gameplay scenarios ideally within Minecraft or similar moddable platforms.
2. Strong scripting skills using TypeScript or JavaScript including working with APIs and gameplay systems.
3. Hands-on experience with JSON definitions (entities items behaviors) and content packaging (behavior/resource packs).
4. Ability to design and develop polished playable sample experiences with clear documentation and usability.

Opportunity Overview:
This is a unique opportunity to build real gameplay experiences that will be used by a global community of creators. Youll be among the first to work with new platform features translating them into intuitive high-quality sample content that teaches and inspires. The role sits at the intersection of engineering and game design offering both creative freedom and technical depth while influencing the future of the Minecraft creator ecosystem.

How you will make an impact:
Develop sample worlds mini-games and add-ons that demonstrate new platform features
Create and maintain code samples using TypeScript JSON and scripting APIs
Test and validate content against new platform builds ensuring compatibility and quality
Collaborate with engineers and product teams to understand upcoming features and shape sample content
Package and publish sample projects with clear documentation and setup instructions
Identify bugs and provide feedback based on hands-on development with pre-release features
Contribute to tutorials walkthroughs or reference materials for creators

The expertise you bring:
Bachelors degree in computer science engineering or related technical field
24 years of experience in software or gameplay development
Experience building mods add-ons or custom content for games
Proficiency in TypeScript JavaScript or similar scripting languages
Experience working in agile development environments
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and best practices
Ability to design build and ship end-to-end technical projects

What makes a candidate highly successful in this role:
A strong candidate brings a portfolio of polished playable game content that clearly demonstrates both creativity and technical execution. They combine a game designers intuition for engaging experiences with a developers discipline in writing clean well-documented code. Success in this role comes from the ability to translate complex features into simple intuitive examples that others can learn from while maintaining high quality and usability standards.

Why Work with Team Red Dog
At Team Red Dog people are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to personalized service and our deep experience in matching talented professionals with meaningful roles at some of the worlds most inspiring companies is what sets us apart. We take the time to understand your unique skills strengths and passionsbecause we believe your career should reflect who you are.

Whether youre looking to grow pivot or simply find a place where your work truly matters we offer opportunities that empower you to make a positive impact. With excellent benefits a supportive team and a role where you can thrive while doing what you love were here to help you take the next step with confidence. Join usand discover what it means to be genuinely valued in your career.

Generous benefits package for qualified employees includes:
Health insurance (medical dental vision and life)
Employer-matched 401K plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays

Estimated Start Date: Immediately
Location: 100% Remote (U.S.-based)
Job #: 2514
Job Type and Estimated Duration: W2 contract opportunity with client expecting contract to go 18 months (subject to performance budget and client discretion)
Rate: $7600 $8400 monthly

Team Red Dog is committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone regardless of race ethnicity gender age religion sexual orientation disability or any other characteristic. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process reach out to and we will work to ensure an accessible experience. We strictly adhere to federal state and local laws to maintain a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
We offer competitive compensation aligned with U.S. industry standards and our final offer will reflect the candidates location job-specific skills experience and knowledge.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
Team Red Dog is an E-Verify employer.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a reference and background check.
Please no solicitations from C2C or recruiting firms.

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