Instant Games Developer (Platforms) - Remote

Overview

SOFTGAMES is looking for an Instant Games Developer to join our platform team and elevate our games with innovative new features on instant gaming platforms, delighting tens of millions of players each month.

In Short

• Develop new Instant Games and adapt existing titles for new platforms.
• Architect solutions that let our games run across multiple platforms from a shared codebase.
• Integrate platform SDKs and navigate platform-specific requirements and certification processes.
• Maintain and optimize live games, improving performance, reducing load times and bandwidth usage.
• Write robust, maintainable code and contribute to shared libraries.
• Estimate task complexity and write technical specifications.
• Share knowledge and support fellow developers.

Requirements

• 5 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Shipped and maintained games, preferably on multiple platforms.
• Strong knowledge of PixiJS and TypeScript.
• Proficient in optimizing and deep profiling of browser applications.
• Experience with build systems (e.g. Vite or Webpack).
• Ability to write well-abstracted, reusable and tested code.
• Comfortable diving into legacy codebases and making them better.
• Experience with automated testing tools and CI/CD pipelines is helpful.
• You enjoy games, playing them, making them, talking about them.

Benefits

• Remote first: Work fully remote from wherever you are, or join us in our modern Berlin office.
• Flexible working hours: Structure your day to your needs.
• Generous vacation: No matter where you're based.
• Home office budget: Get set up for productivity at home.
• Equipment: Choose between a MacBook Pro or Lenovo laptop.
• Meal allowance: Monthly budget for your lunches.
• Learning budget: Training opportunities to strengthen your skills.
• Offsite retreats: Twice a year the entire company gets together to learn and celebrate.
• Swag: Hoodies, bags, mugs, the works.