Friendly Team Awaits
Welcome to Hondingo88, where precision meets passion and gamers unite under one blazing banner of strategy, systems, and serious fun. Tucked in the high-energy heart of Alexandria, Virginia, our tight-knit crew of creators, thinkers, analysts, and players is redefining what it means to build a career at the frontlines of gaming. Whether you’re chasing frame-perfect reactions or building platforms that carry thousands of players toward their next epic quest, there’s a seat here with your name on it.
Founded by Xendar Orrendale, Hondingo88 was crafted from the DNA of competitive gaming, tuned mechanics, and a lifelong commitment to improvement—both in the digital field and in the lives of those who work beside him. Today, that spirit fuels a growing team driven by creativity, technical mastery, and the joy of bringing high-intensity gaming to everyone from casual speedrunners to esports elites.
Why Work With Us?
We aren’t a corporate maze. We’re a launch pad, a design table, a daily dream-build. At Hondingo88, you’re more than a job title—you’re a contributor to the pulse of a growing force in gaming strategy, development, and community. Whether you’re fine-tuning engine performance, writing tactical insights, shaping meta-evolution guides, or just comparing loadout drafts over lunch, every effort counts toward something bigger: a platform where performance and passion thrive together.
We combine tech-minded discipline with a welcoming, easygoing culture where ideas are fueled by mutual respect and success is shared equally. Our open-door policy isn’t a token—it’s the norm. You’ll find leaders who listen, teammates who elevate one another, and a fast-moving, supportive environment that helps every player level up at their pace.
Our Company Culture
At Hondingo88, culture doesn’t just happen—it’s cultivated. It’s in the daily coffee huddle over frame data. It’s in the after-hours Smash tournaments projected onto the breakroom wall. It’s in how we draft roadmap sprints for major engine tuning with the same excitement we bring to an esports bracket breakdown. We show up for each other, and for the craft we all share.
Integrity, inclusivity, exploration—these aren’t buzzwords here. They are the power-ups we trust. We believe healthy teams make better games, cleaner code, smarter streams, and stronger communities. Every voice gets heard. Every identity gets honored. And every idea has a chance to shape the next big thing.
Opportunities That Excite
Game Mechanics & Core Strategy
Dive into design with teams who thrive on physics, responsiveness, and emergent gameplay theories. Seriously, our engine-tuners treat frame counts like poetry and network layers like sheet music. If you’ve been known to tweak balance sheets until sunrise or diagram a character arc over pizza, you’ve found home base.
Esports Content & Competitive Pathing
For those who study meta like chess grandmasters and break down tournament replays like they’re ancient scripture, our competitive team will speak your language. You’ll draft content, roadmaps, and mentoring diagrams that guide both budding players and global competitors toward digital greatness.
Optimization & Platform Experience
Behind every silky-smooth animation and lightning-fast load time is someone who made the code sing. Our backend engineers and system specialists dig into the wires and timing loops to serve millions of players advanced performance without compromising design.
A Day at Hondingo88
Each day here is an evolving challenge—and an invitation to have fun while stepping up. Mornings often start with rapid standups and collaborative planning rituals. Afternoons shift into high-focus sprints, punctuated by meme breaks and benchmark victories shared in real time. Watching someone execute a successful network patch or post a new combo tutorial live is all part of the electric rhythm of office life.
Evenings often bring downtime matches, LAN setups, or game-watch parties (we all cheered that overtime win last week, right?). Whether on-site in Alexandria or dialed in remotely, everyone keeps that team-first energy shining bright.
Our Founder’s Legacy
Xendar Orrendale, creator of Hondingo88, first made his mark as a tuning specialist with an obsession for balance systems and real-time adaptability. Inspired by his own cycles grinding through global ladders and building systems from scratch on outdated gear, he launched Hondingo88 as a platform for smoother performance, better strategy, and more inclusive access to the craft of gaming. His belief that precision and fun should coexist drives the heart of our company culture, even as we scale.”
His gamer creed? “Make it fast. Make it fair. Make it fun.” And we live by it.
Local and Proud: Alexandria Roots
We’re based at 911 Perine Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22370, United States, just around the corner from a growing wave of East Coast tech startups and design studios. The vibrant local community informs how we shape player experiences—from how climate-afflicted connections impact latency, to designing for regional access and terminal reliability.
Open Monday to Friday, 9 AM–5 PM EST
Accessibility and Remote Options
We believe championship teamwork transcends physical location. Whether you’re based nearby in Virginia or bouncing between tournaments worldwide, our hybrid model supports flexibility and global collaboration. With clearly structured workflows and tools designed for accountability and creativity, you’re never left out of the zone—even when working across time zones.
And if you need accommodations? We’ve got you covered. From ergonomic setups to extreme lighting needs, inclusive hiring tech, and neurodiverse-friendly tools—our HR and infrastructure teams ensure everyone can show up fully equipped to excel in whatever form “on” looks like for them.
Your Next Quest Starts Here
If you’ve ever dreamed of joining a team where high scores matter but humanity matters more, then Hondingo88 is ready for you. We don’t believe in overdressed titles and ego armor—we respect mastery, encourage play, and make room for discovery every single day. Whether you’re bringing 10 years of esports analysis or a fresh pair of world-building eyes, there’s something here you can grow with.
And that growth isn’t guesswork. Our mentorship programs match newcomers with senior staff. Project leads offer regular design check-ins. And every team member has access to tools, team feedback, and learning tracks that level you up on the daily—no XP grind needed.
Reach Out Today
If everything you’ve read feels like a build you’d run into battle with, it’s time to hit start. Questions? Just want to see what roles we’re leveling up next? Shoot us an email today at [email protected] or call us at +1 703-806-1332 to speak directly with one of our team leads.
We’re glad you found us. Ready to claim your spot on the ladder? Explore an inside look at our community, tools, and upcoming projects by visiting Hondingo88’s Homepage.