Senior HTML5 Game Developer - Fully Remote

SOFTGAMES is looking for a Senior HTML5 Game Developer to join our team and supercharge our games with exciting new features on instant gaming platforms, bringing joy to tens of millions of players each month.

As a Senior HTML5 Game Developer, you will design, build, test and implement features into our live games. You'll also work to bring our games to existing and upcoming instant game platforms. You will collaborate with producers, artists, and other game developers to share lessons learned and best practices.

As a Senior HTML5 Game Developer, you will deliver robust and high performing code, be passionate and act as a source of knowledge when it comes to game development. You will enjoy a creative, challenging and collaborative environment as part of a small, experienced and dynamic team.

**Qualified applicants will be expected to complete a technical assessment.

Your role

• Develop new Instant Games to be played by millions of users

• Maintain and optimize game features of existing Instant Games

• Reduce loading time and bandwidth usage by optimizing code and assets

• Write robust, maintainable and extensible code

• Estimate the complexity of tasks and write technical specifications

• Contribute to shared libraries and communicate changes to fellow developers

• Share knowledge and help colleagues

Your profile

• Great passion for games!

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience

• Shipped and maintained at least 2 games, preferably on multiple platforms

• Strong knowledge and experience with PixiJS and TypeScript (HTML5)

• Ability to write well-abstracted, reusable and tested code while applying architectural best practices

• Proficient in optimizing and deep profiling of browser applications

• Proficient with build systems (e.g. Vite or Webpack)

• Experience with automated testing tools and CI/CD pipelines

• Ability to quickly get up to speed with existing code and tech stacks

• Experience with the Facebook Instant Games SDK is a plus

• Open-minded, humble and always curious to learn

Softgames is offering a great package including:

• Remote first - We have a flexible working setup. Either fully remote wherever you are or on-site in our modern office in central Berlin - You decide.

• Flexible working hours - Structure your working hours to your needs. No crunch, no overtime!

• Generous vacation regulation no matter where you are!

• Home office allowance - Working from home but something is missing? We offer a budget to make your home office as productive as possible.

• Further Training - Everyone at SOFTGAMES is offered training opportunities to strengthen their skills or learn something new!

• Studio - We’re a remote-first company but also offer a super modern office with state-of-the-art tech, based in the center of Berlin.

• Equipment - Choose between a MacBook Pro or Lenovo Laptop.

• Meal allowances - A monthly budget is additionally granted to be spent for your lunches.

• Wellness Benefits - Access to Virtual Yoga, Meditation, and more to stay healthy!

• Monthly extra grant for home office electricity + internet costs.

• Swag - Enjoy our stylish Hoodies, Bags, Mugs, etc.

• Offsite Retreats - Twice a year the entire company gets together to learn, share ideas, focus on the future, and celebrate our successes. Our events in general are epic but our off-site Retreat is one of a kind.

• Team events - We have virtual Game Nights, Pub Quizzes, Team lunches and much more

At SOFTGAMES, we value a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone's ideas are heard and valued. Join our dynamic team and be part of the exciting world of mobile gaming. Apply now and let your expertise shine!