About the role
Company Overview
The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world.
Role Summary
- Job Title: Client Engineer
- FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
- People Manager: No
- Role Summary: This role plans, designs, develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products including cloud-based or internet-related tools.
Responsibilities
- Performs coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the application development process.
- Creates flowcharts and other documentations to identify requirements for software and to propose possible solutions.
- Applies computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to the software development process.
- Coordinates with cross-function staff to forecast whether the design will be feasible under cost and time constraints.
- Performs software systems testing with a focus on procedures and programming.
- Communicates with customers and clients to establish maintenance procedures for software systems.
Qualifications
- Experience: Three (3) to four (4) years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.
- Technical Skills:
- 3+ years of Unity experience required.
- Extensive knowledge of software systems and programming languages.
- Proficient with software engineering tools and applications.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Professional Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Success Factors
- Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
- Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
- Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
- Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
- Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a team first mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
- Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.
Compensation
- Base Salary Range:
- New hires generally start between $99,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year.
- The full range is $99,000.00 - $173,000.00 per year.
- The final base salary is directly related to the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience uniquely.
Benefits and Perks
- An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes.
- Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
- Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
- 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
- Generous paid family leave.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
- US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
- UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
- Fitness reimbursement.
- Commuter benefit.
- LinkedIn learning.
- Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
- Hybrid work environment.