Game Developer
Kano
About this role
Kano is hiring a Senior Developer for its Xwars team to help build and scale high-volume social and mobile gaming experiences for millions of players. This role is part of a remote-first company (applicants must live in British Columbia and be legally eligible to work in Canada) and involves contributing to a growing independent studio focused on performance, reliability, and continuous improvement. The position offers occasional in-person attendance 2–6 times per year and opportunities to collaborate closely with product, creative, and development teams.
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About Kano
kano.caKano is a proudly Canadian independent game studio headquartered in downtown Victoria, BC. They specialize in building lasting social games — not hyper‑casual one-offs — designed to be played for months, years, or even decades and to foster meaningful player connections. Their portfolio includes mobile and social titles such as Sports Playoff Idle Tycoon, Idle Distiller, Monster Country Idle, FUBAR: Just Give’r, Zombie Slayer, Pirate Clan, Viking Clan, and Mob Wars: La Cosa Nostra. Kano focuses on long‑term engagement, community-driven multiplayer experiences, and ongoing live operations.
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About Kano
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$100k – $120k
per year