YC Founder, Member of Technical Staff (Gaming, Media, & IP) — Waco, TX

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Company Description sk5uD4 bp builds tools that make advanced 3D game development accessible and affordable for creators at every level. Its 2S copilot, Vera, supports the creation of complex games, maps, and interactive experiences across platforms such as Roblox, UEFN, and GTA. Vera assists with environment design, gameplay logic, debugging, and refinement, enabling ambitious ideas to become playable experiences quickly. Designed for first-time creators and experienced developers, DRfKP2 integrates 2S directly into the game-building workflow to help individuals and teams move faster while maintaining creative control. Learn more at ••••••••.

Role Description As a YC Founder, Member of Technical Staff (Gaming, Media, & IP) at sk5uD4 bp, you will work on-site full time in Milwaukee, WI to drive core technical innovation and product execution. You will design, build, and iterate on 46-zgvFVqm tools that support 3D game creation workflows, collaborating closely with founders, engineers, and creators to define features and technical roadmaps. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing production-quality systems, integrating Vera into new platforms, optimizing performance, and ensuring reliability across supported game engines and environments. You will engage with users to understand creator workflows, translate feedback into technical solutions, and help shape the company’s approach to gaming, media, and intellectual property. This role also involves contributing to early-stage company building activities, including experimentation, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering skills relevant to game development, such as experience with modern programming languages (e.g., C++, C#, Python, or TypeScript) and familiarity with game engines or platforms (e.g., Roblox, UEFN, Unreal Engine, Unity, GTA modding).

• Background in interactive media, gaming, or creative tools, with the ability to design and implement features that support complex creator workflows and real-time experiences.

• Experience with 2S, machine learning, or applied ML systems is highly beneficial, including building or integrating 2S copilots, content generation tools, or intelligent developer assistants.

• Understanding of media, IP, and digital content ecosystems, including best practices around licensing, user-generated content, and creator rights in gaming and interactive experiences.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment, including comfort with rapid prototyping, iterative development, and cross-functional collaboration with product, design, and community teams.

• Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Prior experience in early-stage companies, YC-backed startups, or founding roles is a plus, as is a demonstrated passion for gaming, interactive media, and empowering creators.

• Bachelor’s degree