PHP Developer (Games)
About the role
Our Values
Driven by PLAYER OBSESSION, we earn our players’ trust by understanding their needs and creating experiences that put them first.
OWNERSHIP means we take responsibility for our work and outcomes; we follow through, learn from mistakes, and never say “that’s not my job.”
With RESOURCEFULNESS, we do more with less, finding creative ways to overcome challenges and deliver impactful results.
Grounded in CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, we are relentless in our pursuit of better; for ourselves, our games, and our players.
The Opportunity:
- Collaborate with the development team to design and implement game features and mechanics.
- Develop and maintain complex game logic, backend systems, and server-side functionalities using PHP.
- Actively utilize and experiment with AI tools (Claude, Codex, Cursor, LLMs) to accelerate refactoring, optimize legacy code, and increase development velocity.
- Ensure high-quality code through code reviews, testing, and debugging.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and project milestones.
- Optimize data architecture and performance across both MongoDB and MySQL environments.
- Optimize game performance for various platforms and devices.
- Work closely with the design team to bring their ideas to life in the game.
- Stay updated with industry trends, technologies, and AI-assisted engineering to improve game development processes.
- Minimum 3 years of full-stack experience, and knowledge with PHP, Javascript, HTML, and CSS.
- A proven track record of embracing Artificial Intelligence tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, Copilot, LLMs) to enhance your development workflow and code quality.
- Familiar with MongoDB and/or mySQL.
- Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles.
- Solid understanding of web development strategies.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- A passion for game development with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Salary Range:
- $85,000 - $102,000 / year
The listed pay range reflects the potential earnings for this role. Actual compensation will depend on experience, skills, and alignment with company needs, typically falling toward the midpoint for most candidates
Kano is a remote-first workplace with an in-person attendance requirement 2-6 times a year.
What we offer
- Competitive wages determined by market research
- Uncapped profit share program