Principal Engineer
Kano
About this role
Principal Engineer (P4) at Kano is a senior technical leadership position at a remote-first independent gaming studio. The role focuses on shaping platform and product technical direction and partnering with executive leadership to support Kano’s live‑serviced games. This position is based in British Columbia and contributes to a small, growth‑focused company culture.
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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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