• Application Deadline:
• Position: Gaming Engineer (EdTech)



• Job Type Remote



• Qualification



• Experience



• Location Nigeria




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

Reports To: Lead Product Engineer / CTO

Job Summary

•  We’re looking for a Gaming Engineer who understands that educational gaming is not just about entertainment it’s about building interactive systems that improve learning outcomes, participation, creativity, and student engagement.


• This role focuses on designing and developing educational games, simulations, AR/VR experiences, and gamified learning systems for our eLearning platform.


• You’ll help transform traditional lessons into immersive learning experiences through gameplay, storytelling, animation, and interactive mechanics.

You’ll work on projects such as

• Educational mini-games


• Gamified assessments and quizzes


• Interactive STEM simulations


• AR/VR learning experiences


• Multiplayer classroom activities


• Character animation systems


• Learning reward and progression systems


• Interactive storytelling experiences

Job Responsibilities

Build Educational Games & Simulations:

• Develop engaging 2D and 3D educational games that align with learning objectives and improve student participation.

Create Gamified Learning Experiences:

• Design mechanics such as rewards, badges, XP systems, progress tracking, challenges, and interactive assessments.

Develop AR/VR Learning Environments:

• Build immersive AR/VR educational experiences that allow students to interact with concepts visually and practically.

Design Interactive Learning Systems:

• Create simulations and scenario-based learning experiences for STEM, coding, robotics, and digital literacy programs.

Work on Character Design & Animation:

• Develop and integrate gaming characters, environments, assets, and animations for educational storytelling and gameplay.

Optimize Performance Across Devices:

• Ensure gaming experiences run smoothly across laptops, tablets, low-end devices, and browsers with stable performance.

Collaborate Across Teams:

• Work closely with instructional designers, frontend engineers, facilitators, and curriculum teams to transform learning concepts into interactive experiences.

Prototype New Gaming Ideas:

• Experiment with innovative learning mechanics, multiplayer systems, and immersive educational technologies.

Core Requirements

• Strong understanding of game development principles and interactive system design


• Experience building 2D and 3D games or simulations


• Familiarity with game logic, animations, UI systems, and gameplay mechanics


• Experience with AR/VR learning environments and immersive technologies


• Understanding of performance optimization and responsive game experiences


• Familiarity with Git/GitHub workflows and collaborative development environments


• Ability to transform educational objectives into engaging gameplay experiences

Nice to Have (EdTech Experience):

• Experience building educational or gamified learning products


• Familiarity with STEM education and learning systems


• Experience with multiplayer or real-time learning interactions


• Understanding of child-friendly and accessible UX design


• Experience integrating gaming into LMS or eLearning systems


• Knowledge of animation pipelines and storytelling systems


• Candidates with interactive demos, AR/VR projects, or educational game portfolios will have an added advantage.

Required Tools & Technologies:

Candidates should have experience with some or most of the following:

• Unity (2D & 3D)


• Unreal Engine


• GDevelop


• CoSpaces Edu


• PictoBlox AR/VR


• Blender for character design, animation, modelling, and game assets.

What We’re Looking For:

• A creative thinker passionate about educational gaming and immersive learning


• Someone who can balance fun gameplay with educational value


• A builder who enjoys prototyping and experimenting with new ideas


• A strong collaborator comfortable working with educators and engineers


• Someone passionate about shaping the future of digital education through gaming.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary


• Remote work flexibility


• Opportunity to work on innovative educational gaming projects


• Access to emerging learning technologies and immersive systems


• Collaborative and creative work environment


• Career growth opportunities within a growing EdTech organization.