Magpie Literacy

Magpie Literacy is an innovative organization dedicated to eradicating illiteracy in America by developing research-based and identity-affirming digit...

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United StatesFull-TimeEducational GamesPosted
  • Lead two games from inception through alpha-ready delivery, shipping clear, consistent milestones.
  • Design and deliver the core gameplay systems that power joyful, effective reading experiences for students.
  • Work cross-functionally with Product, Learning Design, and Engineering to turn learning specifications into engaging gameplay.
  • Own quality and performance, especially for web delivery (Chromebook-friendly).
  • Design and build core gameplay architecture that is reliable, testable, and scalable (game states, core loop, progression, input, UI flow).
  • Build and iterate on novel game components and reusable systems (animation/state machines, interaction systems, dialogue/tutorial systems, level/puzzle frameworks).
  • Integrate with backend / live game services for personalization and persistence (APIs, data flows, offline/online resilience).
  • Approach the games as products: understand learner and educator needs, identify friction, and take ownership of outcomes with metrics-informed decision making.
  • Take ownership across all phases of development, from design to production, and monitor performance in live environments (especially WebGL).
  • Implement a pragmatic automated testing strategy: unit tests + integration tests tied to game states, services, and core systems.
  • Drive playtesting loops: instrument builds for fast feedback, triage issues, ship fixes, and improve stability.
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.
  • Ensure application performance, quality, and responsiveness across platforms (Chromebook-friendly, web constraints).
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to maintain high-quality deliverables.
  • Mentor other engineers and contribute to their growth.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and help define technical standards and best practices.
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies and suggest improvements to enhance development processes.
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About Magpie Literacy

Magpie Literacy is an innovative organization dedicated to eradicating illiteracy in America by developing research-based and identity-affirming digital literacy tools for PK-8+ students, focusing on the unique experiences of Black, Latino, and Native American students and those experiencing poverty. With a founding team of experts in literacy and education technology, Magpie Literacy aims to create impactful reading solutions and foster substantial partnerships within the educational community.

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