Remote Computer Programming Jobs in South Africa
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- Find leading US companies hiring full-time coders in South Africa.
- Design, develop, deploy, and maintain cross-platform software products.
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Role Description
Computer programming jobs at Crossover include spending countless hours debugging code, finding creative solutions and making sure that your programs run as smoothly as possible. They give you the opportunity to create programs that will be used by millions of people, while working from the comfort of your home.
Programming Job Responsibilities
- Design, develop, deploy, and maintain cross-platform software products
- Analyze systems improvement, implement optimization and fix complex issues
- Integrate solutions with various APIs and third-party libraries
Minimum Requirements For Programmers
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT (or equivalent experience)
- Experience in software development with programming languages like Java, Python, JS, React Native, and C#, or C++
- Software design and architecture experience
- Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week)
Featured remote coder jobs in South Africa
Lead Unity 3D Game Architect
$200,000 USD/year ($100 USD/hour)
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Lead Unity 3D Game Architect @ LearnwithAI
$200,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market.
Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks ($100 USD/hour)
Work from South Africa
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Flexible schedule
Long-term role
Key responsibilities
- Delivering a high-quality game that serves as the primary interface for students in our online learning environment.
- Defining the technical architecture of the game, ensuring it is decoupled, robust, simple, and aligned with the long-term vision.
- Continuously improving and optimizing our codebase to meet evolving educational and technological needs.
- Leading the adoption of AI in game development to increase the overall throughput of the team.
Description
Are you a seasoned Unity engineer with a passion for leading teams and making crucial technical decisions? Join us at LearnWith.AI as we integrate AI into learning, creating cutting-edge educational experiences. We're on a mission to transform how students learn, making education not just effective but engaging and fun.
Your role will be critical in leading our Unity engineering team and designing the technical architecture of Magic Academy—a game where knowledge isn't just taught, it's experienced. You'll establish technical patterns, guide the team through complex decisions, spearhead the adoption of AI within our development process, and build a game that turns abstract information into tangible, interactive experiences. This isn't just about identifying gaps in learning; it's about building robust, scalable solutions that create immersive learning adventures.
What we offer:
- The chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in education and game development.
- A platform to showcase your leadership and technical expertise, directly impacting how students learn.
- Ownership and independence in your work, with the authority to make impactful decisions and drive innovation.
Candidate requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in developing 3D games using Unity.
- At least 3 years of experience leading the development of games, including designing the technical architecture.
- Proven track record of leading the development of a game that successfully launched and engaged users.
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