Senior C++ Game Developer

1 Month ago • 4-8 Years • Backend Development

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior C++ Game Developer at King, you'll be instrumental in enhancing and expanding Farm Heroes Saga, a game with 360 million downloads and 5 million daily players. Key responsibilities include developing and optimizing game features and meta-systems, ensuring high performance and scalability, collaborating with cross-functional teams (product, design, data science), mentoring junior developers, and staying abreast of industry trends. You will design, implement, and iterate on features to improve player experience, establish best practices for coding and development workflows, and address performance bottlenecks. The ideal candidate possesses deep C++ knowledge, system architecture understanding, and a proven ability to deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Must have:
  • Deep C++ knowledge
  • System architecture understanding
  • Performance optimization expertise
  • Collaboration & mentorship skills
  • Problem-solving abilities

Job Details

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Technology & Development

Job Description:

At Farm Heroes Saga, we don’t just bear the title ‘Heroes’ – we embody it. We’re the proud minds behind 360 million global downloads and a thriving community of 5 million daily players. As Kingsters, we don’t just play games; we live them. Our team’s commitment to creativity, diversity, and collaboration has made Farm Heroes Saga the third biggest game at King. With the combined strength of an established brand and our steadfast drive to improve the game, the possibilities for growth are limitless. Just as our game uplifts millions, our workspace thrives on empowering each member, celebrating our unique backgrounds, and sharing findings daily. Join us on this journey where fun meets passion; every day is a new level to conquer. 

Your role within Kingdom

As a Senior Developer, you will play a critical role in building and refining the features and meta layers that define the long-term engagement and success of our game. From creating seamless player experiences to optimizing performance and ensuring scalability, you will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and data scientists to bring innovative ideas to life. This role is ideal for an experienced developer with a passion for programming, a deep understanding of system architecture, and a proven ability to deliver impactful solutions in a collaborative, fast-paced collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize game features and meta systems: Design, implement, and iterate on features that enhance player experience.
  • Drive technical excellence: Set best practices for system design, coding standards, and development workflows within the team.
  • Ensure high performance and scalability: Develop and maintain efficient, scalable, and maintainable code, addressing performance bottlenecks and ensuring seamless operation at scale.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with product managers, designers, and analysts to align technical solutions with player needs and business goals.
  • Mentor and support team members: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other developers in the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends: Explore new technologies and methodologies to keep our game innovative and competitive.

 

Skills to create thrills

 

We're seeking a talented developer with a passion for programming and a drive to find innovative solutions to complex problems. You excel in collaborative environments and take pride in delivering high-quality, impactful results

Key skills required include

  • Previous experience within software development, familiarity with SOLID principles
  • Deep knowledge of C++
  • Pragmatic Problem-Solving: Ability to deliver fast, high-quality solutions by developing MVPs, testing their effectiveness, and iterating based on results.
  • A deep understanding of system architecture, performance optimization, and scalability.
  • Excellent teamwork skills, flexibility, and ability to handle multiple tasks
  • Passion for software development and learning new technologies/languages
  • Experience mentoring developers and contributing to a team culture of learning and technical excellence.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex technical challenges into actionable solutions.

About King

With a mission of Making the World Playful, King is a leading interactive entertainment company with more than 20 years of history of delivering some of the world’s most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry, including the world-famous Candy Crush franchise, as well as other mobile game hits such as Farm Heroes Saga. King games are played by more than 200 million monthly active users. King, part of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), has Kingsters in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona, Berlin, Dublin, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles and Malta. More information can be found at King.com or by following us on LinkedIn, @lifeatking on Instagram, or @king_games on X.

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At King, we’re Making the World Playful. Heard of Candy Crush? We’re the creators behind it and loads of other sweet games like Farm Heroes.

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