Job Description

Game Software Engineer - Music-Based Educational Game (Remote/Flexible)

Client provider:

RocketDevs

Company/Project Name:

Rhythmic Beats

Job Type:

Contract-to-hire / Freelance / Remote

Industry:

Game Development | EdTech | Music Technology

Are you passionate about

games, music, and innovative technology

?
Join us on an exciting journey to build Rhythmic Beats -- a

music-based educational game

that turns a real guitar into a powerful learning tool.

About the Project:

Rhythmic Beats is a mobile/tablet rhythm game designed to teach players how to play the guitar -- using an actual instrument as a controller. Think Guitar Hero meets Duolingo for music learners.

Our goal is to

make learning music fun, immersive, and rewarding

, especially for beginners and kids. By integrating

AI-driven note recognition

with interactive gameplay, we're building a platform that teaches guitar notes, rhythm, and music theory in a modern, gamified way.

Who We're Looking For:

We're seeking a

Game Software Engineer

who thrives in small teams and loves building impactful, user-focused experiences. You'll be the

technical lead

on this greenfield project, working closely with the founder and potentially additional AI collaborators.

Responsibilities:

Build the core gameplay mechanics in Unity or Unreal Engine (mobile/tablet focus) Integrate real-time audio input to recognize guitar notes Implement educational modules (tutorial mode, rhythm training) Support features like Free Play, Challenge Mode, and Song Importing Optimize performance for smooth mobile/tablet gameplay Collaborate on game design, UX, and future updates

Ideal Skills:

Proficient in

C# (Unity)

or

C++ (Unreal Engine)

Experience with

audio processing

,

MIDI

, or

real-time input systems

Familiarity with

AI or ML

frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.) -- a plus! Experience building and shipping cross-platform mobile games Comfortable working autonomously and collaborating asynchronously

Expected salary:

USD$5/hr - USD$8/hr

Bonus if you have:

Worked on rhythm/music games Built or integrated guitar/real-instrument interfaces A love for music and/or teaching

Why Join Rhythmic Beats?

Be part of

something unique

at the intersection of education, music, and gaming Work remotely and on your own schedule Freedom to

influence product direction and design

Opportunity to

grow into a lead dev or CTO role

as the product evolves
Let's make learning music feel like playing a game.

Job Type: Contractual / Temporary