About Splash:
Our mission is to bring the joy of music making to everyone, and we’ve been pioneering the intersection of artificial intelligence and music since 2017.
We’ve made significant strides in connecting artists and fans, particularly through our engaging experiences on Roblox, which have captivated millions of young users. By leveraging the power of AI, we’re reshaping the way people interact with and create music.
With the support of renowned investors including Amazon's Alexa Fund and Khosla Ventures, Splash is poised for rapid growth. We're actively expanding our diverse team of talented musicians, engineers, and creatives who share our passion for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in music and AI.
The Role:
We are seeking a passionate Roblox Developer to join our team on a contract basis and help build and grow our games on Roblox. Working closely with our Lead Game Designer (Product Owner) and team of developers and artists, you will develop and ship new immersive game content and features to our games. Please note, our team is global, remote-first; you will be working with colleagues on Australian timezone (afternoon and early evening work required, West Coast preferred).
Responsibilities:
One of our values is “no task is too small” and we practice this at all levels of the business. Everyone pulls their weight, taking on tasks of all sizes. You’ll be a core member of our games team, building out new features one day and assisting with testing & bug fixes the next. This creative and challenging role will give you a well rounded understanding of what it takes to build a game as part of a fast-paced and focused team. Your responsibilities will include:
- Understand consumer needs and ensure that the elements developed by the team will contribute to player satisfaction and enjoyment.
- Work closely with the Lead Game Designer to ideate, design and plan new game content and features based on player feedback and data.
- Collaborate with other developers and designers to bring gameplay to life, including prototyping and refining features.
- Review and balance game economies for sustainability, engagement, and monetisation.
- General troubleshooting with technical aspects.
- Remain current on industry trends.
Requirements:
- Working experience with Roblox Studio using Lua (similar programming and scripting languages may be considered with the right mix and gaming and technical development experience and ability to pick up new languages).Professional experience in game development.
- Shipped one or more games, apps or digital products.
- Experience with modern development practices such as continuous integration, continuous delivery, version control and testing.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem solving skills with a high attention to detail.
- Organised with an ability to deliver tasks within tight deadlines.
- Persistent self-motivation, initiative, and drive.
- Working rights in Australia.
Nice to have:
- Passion for music , we have a lot of musicians and music aficionados here at Splash!
What to expect:
- Our team is remote-first; you will be working with colleagues on Australian timezone and some degree of overlap with this team is expected.
- Work alongside our senior executives, who bring a wealth of knowledge from previous roles at SoundCloud, Spotify, Twitch, and YouTube.
- Work within a small, dynamic team backed by leading investors including Amazon’s Alexa Fund, Khosla Ventures, BITKRAFT Ventures, and King River Capital.
- Be part of a talented group of creatives, musicians, engineers that value initiative and imagination – we also love music and gaming.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
Music has the incredible ability to bridge divides and bring people together, regardless of their background or identity. Like the industry we work within, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We actively seek out and welcome voices from all backgrounds and believe that diverse perspectives fuel our creativity and drive
success.
Application Process:
Please apply via the link which will direct to our website.
PDF preferred. We are not currently working with recruiters on this role.
