Company Description
Hot Side Games is an iGaming studio focused on developing HTML5 casino games and proprietary gaming experiences for operators across Latin America. The company is built around Hot Side, a unique game mechanic designed to introduce an additional layer of player interaction and strategic choice into casino gameplay, creating differentiated experiences that can be adapted across multiple themes and game concepts. Leveraging the Playtagon SDK, Hot Side Games combines product innovation, game design, mathematics, and technology to deliver engaging, scalable, and commercially driven games. With a strong focus on innovation and execution, the studio brings together expertise across multiple disciplines to create distinctive gaming products that help operators stand out in an increasingly competitive market.
What you'll do
Build new HTML5 casino-style games using the Playtagon SDK
Implement game UI / animations / sound on the frontend
Wire up game flows to the SDK's backend hooks (session lifecycle, bet handling, results, history)
Integrate with RGS (Remote Gaming Server) APIs
Test, debug, and optimize across desktop and mobile browsers
Work closely with game designers (math models, visual specs) and the Playtagon team
Own a game end-to-end: from spec → playable build → handoff to QA / certification → deployment to operators
Must-have
3+ years
building HTML5 games or interactive web apps in a production environment
Strong
TypeScript / JavaScript
(modern ES, async patterns, modules)
Experience with at least one game/canvas engine:
Pixi.js
,
Phaser
,
Three.js
, or PlayCanvas
Solid Node.js skills for backend integration
Comfort with REST APIs, WebSockets, real-time event flows
Git workflow, code review discipline, ability to ship in a small team
Conversational English — written and verbal (most internal docs and partner comms are in English)
Nice-to-have
Prior
iGaming / casino games experience
(slots, instant-win, table games)
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (RNG certification, RTP, jurisdictional rules)
Math model implementation (paylines, probability tables, paytable construction)
Mobile-first / responsive game design experience
Experience with another game SDK
AI tools as part of daily workflow (Cursor, Claude, Copilot) — we lean into AI productivity
What we offer
Full-time, fully remote (work from anywhere in Brazil)
Competitive USD-denominated salary, paid monthly
Long-term contract, not project-based
Small, senior team, zero bureaucracy
Real ownership: you'll see your games go live with real operators, real players, real revenue
Continuous learning budget (courses, conferences, tooling)
How to apply
Send your CV + portfolio (links to games you built, GitHub, demos) to:
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In your message, please tell us:
Have you worked with iGaming or game-engine SDKs before? If yes — which ones
Your expected USD salary range and notice period
We respond to every application within 5 business days.