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About us
Nighthawk: Gaming Dreamers Set Sail from Orlando
In 2024, in Orlando, a city steeped in sunshine and innovation, Nighthawk was born, driven by a passionate belief in the art of gaming. This city, a
melting pot of Disney magic and EA's technological heritage, became the starting point for our exploration of the digital world. As a young independent
studio, we understand that games are more than just a symphony of code and pixels; they are bridges that connect the hearts of gamers worldwide.
The team to Nighthawk
Ray Mazza
Studio Creative Director & Co-Founder
Level
18 yearsRole
Design, Engineering, AudioPassions
Writing, Photography, Nature, Consuming Mike’s cocktailsFavorite Game
Super MetroidRay Mazza
Studio Creative Director & Co-Founder
Michael Duke
Studio Director & Co-Founder
Level
16 yearsRole
Production, Engineering, DesignPassions
Running, Biking, Craft CocktailsFavorite Game
Zelda: A Link to the PastMichael Duke
Studio Director & Co-Founder
Peter Ingebretson
Studio Technical Director
Level
19 yearsRole
Engineering, Design, Programmer ArtPassions
Gardening, Cooking, Board GamesFavorite Game
Master of OrionPeter Ingebretson
Studio Technical Director
Kelly Riley
Senior Technical Artist
Level
22 yearsRole
Animation, VFX, Tech ArtPassions
Collecting Soviet era watches, Bone china tea cups, Letterpress typefaces, and Ham radio kits.Favorite Game
The one I'm buildingKelly Riley
Senior Technical Artist
Joshua Pollak
Principal Engineer
Level
5 yearsRole
Engineering, Design, TangentsPassions
Mechanical Keyboards, Audio, CNC, CocktailsFavorite Game
GrisJoshua Pollak
Principal Engineer
Services
Excellent service. Unparalleled results.
Nighthawk is dedicated to bringing excellence to the world of digital tools. Our services cover application development, tool design and technical support, providing users with comprehensive, reliable and cutting-edge practical applications. Our reputation as a leading software developer is built on a team of highly skilled professionals, ensuring that every user receives technical support tailored to their needs.
Tool Development
Starting from a simple calculator function, Nighthawk is committed to providing comprehensive and considerate tool services to serve users' daily
lives.
- Application Architecture Design and Development
- User Interface and Experience Optimization
- Continuous Updates and Technical Support
Technical Support and Services
In the area of technical support, our innovative approach ensures that user tools not only work, but are optimized for the best experience. We understand
that in today's rapidly changing environment, reliable technical support is critical, and we are committed to providing a seamless and efficient service,
tailored to specific needs.
We not only provide technical implementation, but also provide usage training and workflow optimization for employees. Our collaborative approach
accelerates user value realization for technology tools:
- Application Deployment and Configuration
- System Migration and Upgrade
- Usage Training and Guidance
- Security Assessment and Protection
- Data Backup and Recovery
- Continuous Operation and Maintenance Support
Want to join the Nighthawk team?
With a hands-on approach to employee engagement, competitive pay and benefits, and a culture focused on empowering our people for excellence, Nighthawk is the ideal place to grow in your career.
As a Data Scientist, you'll expand the potential of games by providing unconventional solutions to business problems, such as how to analyze game
performance, engage players, customize content, run successful experiments, and optimize game economies.
We understand that the work we do is critical to our company's success and culture. The right person for this role should be curious,
adaptable to a "can-do" environment, have a passion for problem-solving, and thrive in a fast-growing organization.
What You Do
- Help game teams make data-driven decisions by providing access to data, fostering analytical best practices and rigor, and creating analytical
methods, tools, and models to solve specific game problems.
- Accelerate game development by leveraging existing tools or building new ones to quickly answer business questions.
- Expand the potential of games by providing unconventional solutions to business problems, such as how to analyze game performance, engage
players, customize content, conduct successful experiments, and optimize game economies.
- Apply experimentation and the scientific method to continuously iterate on your product — the game.
What you'll need
- Knowledge of statistics and machine learning that is both deep and broad.
- Experience of working as a data scientist or machine learning engineer on technically challenging problems.
- Experience with product analytics.
What you’ll do
- Development of systems focusing on your customer, whether they are players or other Wildlife employees.
- Be part of a cross-functional team, directly contributing to feature development and maintenance.
- Partner with colleagues to build and maintain tooling for test development, automation, and release processes improvement.
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent tech areas and/or equivalent experience.
- Solid and previous experience in software development and solution design.
- Solid understanding of computer concepts (data structures, networking, concurrency, memory management, and algorithm analysis).
- Excellent knowledge of software testing concepts (testability, escape rate, regression, unit, integration, soak, stress, test automation).
- Availability to work in a hybrid model – 2 to 3 times a week on-site at our office in Orlando
What We Offer
Nighthawk is proud to offer a competitive compensation package. We provide excellent benefits, flexible PTO, performance bonuses, and a supportive leadership team to help you achieve your career goals. We take care of our employees and their families, create opportunities for work/life balance, and invest in building a strong team culture.
