Software Developer

Job description

About Us:

Are you a software developer passionate about shaping the future of digital interaction?

At Bandwagon Labs , we're redefining customer engagement through digital collectibles, gamified experiences, and lightweight metaverses that run seamlessly on mobile and web.

We're the team behind McDonald's Digital Collectibles , which won 7 awards at the Marketing Excellence Awards 2024 , and My Happy Place , McDonald's metaverse experience that clinched 8 awards at the 2025 Marketing Excellence Awards , including Best Use of Technology , Best Digital Initiative , and Marketer of the Year .

We've recently launched VGIG — a first-of-its-kind virtual concert platform that lets fans collect artist-themed digital collectibles , attend metaverse shows , and unlock exclusive perks across both digital and real-world experiences.

Supported by the National Arts Council and Marina Bay Sands , VGIG pioneers a new way for artists and fans to connect through ownership, creativity, and community .

What makes us stand out:

• Phygitalism: We are pioneers in building phygital utility for clients like Capitaland, seamlessly blending benefits in the metaverse and IRL, opening up endless possibilities for digital collectibles and unique experiences.
  
  
• Social Connection: Our metaverse fosters vibrant social interactions, transcending geographical boundaries and bringing people together in unprecedented ways.
  
  
• Empowering Brands: Our proprietary collectibles and metaverse engine empowers brands to launch immersive web3 solutions directly within their existing apps and websites.
  
  This plug-and-play framework enables rapid deployment, seamless integration, and measurable engagement, helping brands deliver cutting-edge digital experiences at unprecedented speed and scale.
  
  
• Innovative Milestones: We pride ourselves on our groundbreaking achievements, including being the first in the world to introduce an NFT collection based on the iconic McDonald's character Grimace, which received more than 100 press mentions globally across languages.
  
  VGIG is the 1st web3 entertainment project to be mentioned in Parliament.
  
  
• Trusted by Industry Leaders: Leading brands have partnered with us to envision their strategy and roadmap.
  
  Brands include: Capitaland, McDonald's, Marina Bay Sands, National Arts Council.
  
  

If you're excited to work at the intersection of 3D technology, web3, and AI, and help define the next generation of digital experiences, Bandwagon Labs is the place for you.

Join us in shaping the future of the metaverse and revolutionizing the way people connect and interact online

Job responsibilities:

• Develop and Own Core Features: Build and maintain new product features across VGIG.IO and BW.Land , ensuring scalability, performance, and a smooth user experience.
  
  
• Expand the Digital Collectibles Ecosystem: Design and optimize collectible minting, rarity logic, user rewards, and redemption systems that power fan engagement and brand loyalty.
  
  
• Integrate Web3 & Loyalty Systems: Work on smart contract APIs, wallet integrations, and seamless interoperability between collectibles, metaverse experiences, and brand ecosystems.
  
  
• Enhance Developer & Creator Tools: Improve SDKs, APIs, and scene editors to make it easy for brands, artists, and creators to launch experiences on our platforms.
  
  
• Collaborate with Creative & Product Teams: Translate creative campaign ideas and brand goals into functional, data-backed digital experiences.
  
  
• Optimize Rendering & Front-End Performance: Improve visual performance across environments and collectible dashboards for both desktop and mobile.
  
  
• Drive Deployment & Analytics Pipelines: Streamline cloud-based deployment workflows and implement analytics for tracking user journeys, conversions, and campaign performance.
  
  
• Leverage AI to Enhance Engagement: Build or integrate AI modules that improve user safety (e.g., chat moderation) and explore emerging SDKs to enhance interactivity and personalization.
  
  
• Champion Code Quality & Scalability: Uphold strong coding standards, ensure clear documentation, and contribute to team code reviews and architecture planning.
  
  
• Troubleshoot & Continuously Improve: Rapidly identify and resolve technical issues, optimizing reliability and efficiency across all active projects.
  
  

Requirements:

• 3–8 years of software development experience , ideally in interactive media, web3, gaming, or digital product environments .
  
  
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks such as React , , or Vite .
  
  
• Experience with or WebGL for building and optimizing lightweight 3D or interactive web experiences.
  
  
• Familiarity with web3 technologies , including smart contract APIs (ERC-721/1155) , wallet integrations , or tokenized reward systems .
  
  
• Proven ability to design scalable front-end architectures and build modular, reusable components.
  
  
• Solid understanding of RESTful and GraphQL APIs , and experience integrating backend services.
  
  
• Proficiency with Git workflows (branching, PRs, reviews) and collaborative development practices.
  
  
• A product-focused mindset — able to balance technical depth with usability, performance, and business goals.
  
  
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills , with a proactive approach to finding solutions.
  
  
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities , especially in cross-functional settings.
  
  
• Curiosity and passion for emerging technologies , especially digital collectibles, web3, and AI-powered engagement tools .
  Basic knowledge of AWS managed services, DevOps and deployment

Nice to Have:

• Experience with backend development (e.g., , serverless architectures, or AWS).
  
  
• Proven ability to build SDKs or developer-facing APIs that others can easily adopt.
  
  
• Familiarity with blockchain technologies (wallets, NFTs, or reward systems).
  
  
• Interest in AI applications that enhance user safety, personalization, or product intelligence.
  
  
• Familiarity and interest in OpenAI's AgentKit or similar frameworks for integrating AI agents into real-world products.
  
  

How to apply:

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