Senior Software Engineer

Xbox Media Solutions (Formerly Activision Blizzard Media)
Madrid, Spain
8 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Franchise
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
Polish

Tech stack

Multitier Architecture Apple IOS C++ (Programming Language) Code Review Software Debugging Video Game Development System Programming Ios Frameworks Optimization Algorithms Software Version Control

Job description

Craft:Technology & DevelopmentJob Description:As a Senior Software Engineer in the Gameplay & Monetisation domain, you’ll help build and evolve one of the world’s biggest live mobile game franchises, delivering high-quality, reliable game features and systems that reach millions of players every day.You’ll design, implement, test, optimize, and maintain code while collaborating closely with designers, artists, producers, and fellow engineers in a collaborative, high-impact environment.Soda King’s second largest game, Candy Crush Soda Saga, is loved by millions of players worldwide, matching Swedish fish, rescued Soda gummy bears, and popped soda bottles to win points, defeat obstacles and progress through more than 11,000 levels.We’re an iconic team growing a sweeter future for one of the biggest casual mobile IPs in the world through attracting the world’s best talent.Our ambition is to continue raising the bar for our players when it comes to creativity, product, and technology.Your Role Within the KingdomDesign, architect, implement, and test new and existing game features, with a focus on monetisation systems and features that drive player value and economy engagement.Maintain and optimize client-side systems for memory, performance, and device diversity at mobile scale.Lead through expertise and collaboration; contribute to technical discovery, evaluate trade-offs, and choose effective methods and techniques to reach outcomes.Champion quality through code reviews, well-structured code, and testing practices; proactively identify risks and propose solutions.Collaborate in a cross-functional, player-centric team; share knowledge and help teammates grow.Skills to Create ThrillsSenior individual contributor who takes initiative and often guides the team through their expertise.Tackles complex issues requiring in-depth evaluation; goals set in solution or project terms; works with broad autonomy and sound judgment.Anticipates needs, drives improvements, and champions impactful projects and initiatives across the product area.ExperienceProven experience delivering production-quality software for complex, performance-sensitive applications or games.Demonstrated ability to design, ship, and iterate on features in a live product environment with cross-functional partners.Track record of operating independently on complex problems and influencing solutions across stakeholders.Knowledge and skillsStrong C++ development skills and comfort working across the mobile client tech stack, or equivalent systems programming experience.Solid grasp of performance, memory, and optimization techniques for Android/iOS environments.Software engineering fundamentals: clean architecture, testing, debugging, code reviews, and version control workflows.Key attributesPlayer- and quality-focused, with attention to detail and polish.Collaborative communicator who shares knowledge and elevates teammates.Curious, proactive problem solver who proposes solutions and trade-offs and adapts quickly in a live game setting.Bonus pointsExperience in professional game development.Experience with Android or iOS development, real-time rendering, or performance/memory-constrained applications.#J-*****-Ljbffr

Requirements

Senior individual contributor who takes initiative and often guides the team through their expertise. Tackles complex issues requiring in-depth evaluation; goals set in solution or project terms; works with broad autonomy and sound judgment. Anticipates needs, drives improvements, and champions impactful projects and initiatives across the product area. Experience Proven experience delivering production-quality software for complex, performance-sensitive applications or games. Demonstrated ability to design, ship, and iterate on features in a live product environment with cross-functional partners. Track record of operating independently on complex problems and influencing solutions across stakeholders. Knowledge and skills Strong C++ development skills and comfort working across the mobile client tech stack, or equivalent systems programming experience. Solid grasp of performance, memory, and optimization techniques for Android/iOS environments. Software engineering fundamentals: clean architecture, testing, debugging, code reviews, and version control workflows. Key attributes Player- and quality-focused, with attention to detail and polish. Collaborative communicator who shares knowledge and elevates teammates. Curious, proactive problem solver who proposes solutions and trade-offs and adapts quickly in a live game setting. Bonus points Experience in professional game development. Experience with Android or iOS development, real-time rendering, or performance/memory-constrained applications. #J-*****-Ljbffr

About the company

As a Senior Software Engineer in the Gameplay & Monetisation domain, you’ll help build and evolve one of the world’s biggest live mobile game franchises, delivering high-quality, reliable game features and systems that reach millions of players every day. You’ll design, implement, test, optimize, and maintain code while collaborating closely with designers, artists, producers, and fellow engineers in a collaborative, high-impact environment. Soda King’s second largest game, Candy Crush Soda Saga, is loved by millions of players worldwide, matching Swedish fish, rescued Soda gummy bears, and popped soda bottles to win points, defeat obstacles and progress through more than 11,000 levels. We’re an iconic team growing a sweeter future for one of the biggest casual mobile IPs in the world through attracting the world’s best talent. Our ambition is to continue raising the bar for our players when it comes to creativity, product, and technology. Your Role Within the Kingdom Design, architect, implement, and test new and existing game features, with a focus on monetisation systems and features that drive player value and economy engagement. Maintain and optimize client-side systems for memory, performance, and device diversity at mobile scale. Lead through expertise and collaboration; contribute to technical discovery, evaluate trade-offs, and choose effective methods and techniques to reach outcomes. Champion quality through code reviews, well-structured code, and testing practices; proactively identify risks and propose solutions. Collaborate in a cross-functional, player-centric team; share knowledge and help teammates grow.

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