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Hi, I’m Daniel Smirnoff, a Computer Science student at San Francisco State University with a strong passion for game development and interactive software. I enjoy translating ideas into tight gameplay systems, collaborating across disciplines, and shipping polished experiences. Across my projects, I’ve prototyped in Unity, Unreal Engine, and Godot, led small teams of 2-5 people, and taught coding to younger students. I’m excited to keep learning and building engaging games and tools.…Hi, I’m Daniel Smirnoff, a Computer Science student at San Francisco State University with a strong passion for game development and interactive software. I enjoy translating ideas into tight gameplay systems, collaborating across disciplines, and shipping polished experiences. Across my projects, I’ve prototyped in Unity, Unreal Engine, and Godot, led small teams of 2-5 people, and taught coding to younger students. I’m excited to keep learning and building engaging games and tools.

Daniel Smirnoff

Game Developer, Programmer, Game Designer, +3

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Hi, I’m Daniel Smirnoff, a Computer Science student at San Francisco State University with a strong passion for game development and interactive software. I enjoy translating ideas into tight gameplay systems, collaborating across disciplines, and shipping polished experiences. Across my projects, I’ve prototyped in Unity, Unreal Engine, and Godot, led small teams of 2-5 people, and taught coding to younger students. I’m excited to keep learning and building engaging games and tools.…Hi, I’m Daniel Smirnoff, a Computer Science student at San Francisco State University with a strong passion for game development and interactive software. I enjoy translating ideas into tight gameplay systems, collaborating across disciplines, and shipping polished experiences. Across my projects, I’ve prototyped in Unity, Unreal Engine, and Godot, led small teams of 2-5 people, and taught coding to younger students. I’m excited to keep learning and building engaging games and tools.

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Hi, I’m Daniel Smirnoff, a Computer Science student at San Francisco State University with a strong passion for game development and interactive software. I enjoy translating ideas into tight gameplay systems, collaborating across disciplines, and shipping polished experiences.

Across my projects, I’ve prototyped in Unity, Unreal Engine, and Godot, led small teams of 2-5 people, and taught coding to younger students. I’m excited to keep learning and building engaging games and tools.

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Work Experience

Level Designer / Generalist

May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Assisted a large content creator with level design and gameplay systems for a multiplatform multiplayer game inspired by Only Up. Designed and iterated on level layouts, pacing, and core mechanics, collaborating with artists and developers to deliver polished gameplay experiences.

Coding Instructor at Code for Fun

January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025

Led interactive coding lessons for 20+ students using Scratch and MakeCode, helping them develop creativity and problem-solving skills through hands-on projects.

Retail Sales at Party City

March 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020

Strengthened communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Collaborated with team members to organize tasks, split up work, and to efficiently care for the store while tending to customers.

Game Programmer/Designer at Game Dev Hobbyist

January 1, 2021 - Present

Developed 10+ independent and collaborative projects using Unity, Unreal Engine, and Godot, focusing on gameplay systems and architecture. Led small teams (2-5 people), organizing and executing tasks to blend different arts into cohesive gaming experiences.

Level Designer / Generalist at Contract Work

May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Remote contract work developing level design and gameplay systems for a multiplayer project, collaborating with a large content creator.

Level Designer / Generalist at Unknown (Contract for content creator)

May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Helped a large content creator with level design and gameplay systems for a multiplayer rage game similar to Only Up.

Game Programmer/Designer at Self-initiated projects (Game Dev Hobbyist)

January 1, 2021 - Present

Developed 10+ independent and collaborative projects using Unity, Unreal Engine, and Godot, focusing on gameplay systems and architecture. Led small teams (2-5 people) by organizing and executing various tasks to combine different arts into a coherent gaming experience.