# Game Development, anyone? **URL:** \ **Category:** Ruby\ **Created:** [November 24, 2009, 6:33pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/game-development-anyone/179428 "2009-11-24T18:33:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Eric\_Joe](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/258eb7/32.png) [@Eric\_Joe](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Eric_Joe)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2009, 6:33pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/game-development-anyone/179428/1 "2009-11-24T18:33:51Z")
As someone who recently began recruiting for social games, I’ve noticed that many ruby on rails developers love games, but gravitate towards web development. Very few people realize that social games can essentially be seen as a segment of the web 2.0 sensation. Many studios are accepting ruby on rails developers WITHOUT game development experience. Barriers to entry are low, so now is the perfect opportunity to enter before the industry before it becomes overly selective! Many developers I speak to are looking to grow their programming abilities as well as apply their RoR backgrounds into new endeavors. So my question to you regarding game development is simply, “why not?” If you wish to pursue my game developer openings, you would be working for an exciting VC-funded B-stage startup located in the heart of San Francisco. The studio has just over 20 employees and is very stable in terms of monetizing their products as well as receiving VC backing ($4 million in funding for Q4). You would be required to wear multiple hats in your role, as they are looking for a superlative programmer that can both augment any weaknesses in their team but also grow with the industry and the company. Bear in mind that social games are new, and the programming languages that are required today may eventually be phased out. As such, they want developers with a passion to grow their programming talents and possibly learn new languages as the industry evolves. At this time, we are looking for onsite ruby on rails developers only! Relocation will be covered, as will H-1B sponsorship for absolutely top notch programmers. Title and salary are both open. Bonus, equity, and full benefits are included. Ideally, I’d like candidates with. . 2+ years Ruby on Rails with experience in consumer-based web apps . 1-2 years with AJAX, JS, CSS, and DHTML . Superlative experience in agile development/rapid prototyping . Passion for games Huge pluses if you have . . Social networking application development (Facebook, Myspace, Bebo, etc.) . Game development of any discipline (casual, social, traditional, handheld) . Metrics/data warehousing/analytics experience . Payment systems/e-commerce experience . Familiarity with AS3 . Computer science and engineering degree (or equivalent experience) Eric Joe 415-404-6472…Direct Talent Manager 415-572-6393…Mobile Email removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid cid:3316430780\_1585553 WORK HARD | PLAY HARDER Bay Area Social and Mobile Games Jobs > **[Sign Up | LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2241160&trk=myg_ugrp_ovr)** > > 500 million+ members | Manage your professional identity. Build and engage with your professional network. Access knowledge, insights and opportunities.