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Maxim Tsai

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Hi, I'm Maxim Tsai. I’m a software engineer and game developer with 6+ years of experience shipping games for millions of players.

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Hi, I’m Maxim Tsai. I’m a software engineer and game developer with 6+ years of experience shipping games for millions of players. I specialize in highly optimized HTML5 and browser-based games, and I enjoy building visually striking UI that performs well on low-end devices.

I leverage player behavior, playtesting data, and audience feedback to shape engaging game experiences. I love turning bold ideas into polished products, prototypes, and viral content, and I’m excited to continue creating innovative, accessible experiences for players around the world.

  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Industry experience

  • Gaming
  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 7 roles

Independent Game Developer & Content Creator · Independent / Self-EmployedApr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Released SpellWheel on Steam with post-launch updates and DLC development; grew a gaming-focused YouTube channel to 20.9K+ subscribers and 3.4M monthly views; created viral DaVinci Resolve videos with 100K to 1M+ views; developing two original game projects in Unity and Phaser.

Prototyping Engineer · City From NaughtJan 2025 – Apr 2025 · 4 mos

Rapidly built gameplay prototypes in Unity to validate mechanics and explore new gameplay directions; translated Figma designs into reusable animated UI components in React/TypeScript.

Game Developer · SpellWheelJan 2024 – Nov 2024 · 11 mos

Published a spell-casting strategy game on Steam; ported the native HTML5 game to desktop and mobile using Electron and Cordova; refined onboarding with elegant, non-intrusive tutorials designed to address player confusion.

Game Developer · Diner in the StormSep 2023 – Jan 2024 · 5 mos
Software Engineer · Golden Hearts GamesJul 2022 – Sep 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos
HTML5 Game Developer · Exhibit of SorrowsDec 2021 – Apr 2022 · 5 mos
Software Engineer · Electronic ArtsSep 2017 – Nov 2021 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Education

Bachelor of Science · The University of British Columbia (UBC)2030 – 2017

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