Game Developer - unpaid - (Undergrad / Grad Students)

Company Description SJA Verse is a browser-based game studio by SJA Inc that builds 3D multiplayer games playable instantly in the browser, with no downloads or installations required. Current titles include Ouria, a social multiplayer world, and several coding-focused games such as Ouria Debugger and Ouria Quest, along with a startup simulation game, Ouria Empire. The studio’s games are built with modern web technologies, including Three.js, React, TypeScript, Socket.io, and Supabase. SJA Verse is part of the broader SJA ecosystem, working alongside SJA Pathway, an AI-powered career development platform. Pro interns gain experience across both products, earn two certificates, and contribute to real, deployed projects for their portfolios.
Role Description This is a part-time, remote Game Developer role designed for undergraduate and graduate students seeking practical experience in browser-based multiplayer games. Day-to-day tasks include implementing game features, writing clean and efficient gameplay code, integrating art and UI assets, and collaborating with designers and other developers to refine mechanics and player experiences. The role also involves debugging and optimizing performance, participating in code reviews, and contributing to documentation and technical design discussions. Team members work closely with product leads across SJA Verse and SJA Pathway, helping ship real features that go live to players and users.
Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Programming and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), with the ability to write maintainable, modular code.
• Hands-on skills in Game Programming and Gameplay Programming, including implementing game logic, state management, and interactions.
• Understanding of Game Design principles, such as core loops, balance, user experience, and player engagement.
• Familiarity with web technologies (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, React, or similar), and interest in 3D or browser-based games.
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Computer Science, Game Development, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment, communicate clearly in writing, and collaborate in small, agile teams.
• Experience with tools like Three.js, Socket.io, or game engines/frameworks is a plus but not required.
• Portfolio, GitHub, or examples of personal or academic projects demonstrating game or interactive development are highly beneficial.