Gameplay Software Engineer III

Iron Systems is an innovative, customer-focused provider of custom-built computing infrastructure platforms such as network servers, storage, OEM/ODM appliances & embedded systems. For more than 15 years, customer have trusted us for our innovative problem solving combined with holistic design, engineering, manufacturing, logistic and global support services.

Job Title: Gameplay Software Engineer III

Location: US - WA - Seattle

• Mobile Game Developer with past experience building successful mobile games. Game Developer would be focused on:
• New game development — Build new daily games from concept to playable prototype, following team design guidelines and technical standards.
• Rapid prototyping — Quickly iterate on social daily play game concepts to validate engagement hypotheses before FTE investment in integration.
• Game polish & production — Take validated prototypes through to production-ready quality, preparing them for entrypoint integration and launch.
• Social mechanics — Implement social features (challenges, leaderboards, sharing) that drive viral engagement and daily return behavior.
  
  

Skillsets/Qualifications

• Software Engineer with a casual and mobile gaming background and hands-on experience building games
• Experience with game development frameworks and rapid prototyping
• Familiarity with social/casual game design patterns — daily loops, progression systems, social mechanics
• Ability to work independently on game development while collaborating with the FTE team on validation and integration handoff
  
  

About the Role

• Meta is seeking a **Gaming Software Engineer** for a temporary, project-based assignment.
• This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in casual and mobile gaming, who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy building innovative game experiences.
• As a contingent worker, you will contribute to game development projects, collaborating with Meta’s full-time engineering team for validation and integration handoff.
• This is not a full-time employment opportunity; the position is temporary and governed by Meta’s contingent workforce policies.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Develop and prototype casual and mobile games using industry-standard frameworks.
• Implement game design patterns including daily loops, progression systems, and social mechanics.
• Work independently on game development tasks, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.
• Collaborate with Meta’s full-time engineering team for validation, feedback, and integration.
• Maintain high standards of code quality and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience building games for casual and mobile platforms.
• Proficiency with game development frameworks and rapid prototyping tools.
• Strong understanding of social/casual game design patterns (daily loops, progression systems, social mechanics).
• Ability to work independently and manage project deliverables with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.