At Argus Labs, we are shaping the future of video games through applied research in distributed systems and game design. We believe online game worlds should be open and interconnected, rather than closed siloes controlled by platform giants.

We are creating a game technology architecture that allows games, marketplaces, public good infrastructures, and user-generated content/platforms to communicate and interoperate seamlessly. As a result, we give game developers more control over their creations and allow players to create content and platform that directly integrates with the game’s logic and data.

As an applied research lab with an integrated game studio/publisher, we are uniquely positioned to lead the way. We build our own games that are native to our infrastructure. This allows us to fully understand and utilize the capabilities of our platform, resulting in novel game designs built around the platform’s unique power and quirks.

Backed by the best

We recently raised $10 million in seed funding led by Haun Ventures ($1.5B crypto fund founded by ex-a16z GP Katie Haun) with participation from angels in tech and gaming such as Elad Gil, Balaji Srinivasan, Siqi Chen, etc.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, responsive front-end code and libraries.
• Collaborate with game designers, artists, and back-end engineers to create engaging, interactive user experiences.
• Optimize performance and ensure scalability of front-end systems.
• Lead and mentor junior front-end engineers on the team.
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and provide recommendations for improving our front-end technology stack.
• Continuously test and improve the quality of front-end code.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in front-end development, with a strong focus on JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Proficient in modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Understanding of cross-browser compatibility and accessibility best practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Experience working in the gaming industry or with game development.
• Experience with game engines such as Unity or Unreal.
• Familiarity with server-side technologies such as Node.js or Python.
• Knowledge of UX/UI design principles and practices.
• Experience working with blockchain systems

Perks & benefits

For full-time employees

• A note for the game industry veterans: no crunch 🙂
• Flexible PTO (2 weeks required) + holidays
• 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k matching
• $1500 desk set-up stipend
• Company retreats

We’re an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Job locations: Indonesia (Remote)