Senior HTML5 Game Developer (Remote)
Job Description
- Experience with Facebook Instant Games SDK
- 5+ years professional software engineering experience
- Shipped & maintained at least 2 games (preferably on multiple platforms)
- Strong PixiJS & TypeScript (HTML5) knowledge
- Code optimization & browser application profiling
- Experience with build systems (e.g., Vite or Webpack)
- Automated testing & CI/CD pipelines
- Remote-first work environment
- Flexible working hours
- Generous vacation
- Home office allowance
- Further training opportunities
- Modern office in Berlin (optional)
- MacBook Pro or Lenovo Laptop
- Meal allowances
- Wellness benefits
- Home office electricity & internet cost allowance
- Company swag
- Offsite retreats
- Team events
Job description
SOFTGAMES is looking for a Senior HTML5 Game Developer to join our team and elevate our games with innovative new features on instant gaming platforms, delighting tens of millions of players each month.
As a Senior HTML5 Game Developer, you will take ownership of designing, building, testing, and implementing exciting features into our live games. You’ll also play a key role in expanding our games to new and existing instant game platforms, ensuring exceptional player experiences. Collaboration will be at the heart of your work, as you’ll partner with producers, artists, and other developers to share knowledge, refine processes, and implement best practices.
**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
Benefits
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!
Job requirements
SOFTGAMES is the leading instant gaming company. We develop casual, truly social games that can be played instantly across all devices. Our hypersocial blockbuster game “Bubble Shooter Pro” became a global top grossing game on Facebook and is played by millions of people around the world every day. We partner closely with Facebook, Samsung and more to craft the next generation of instant games that billions of people can play together. SOFTGAMES is a remote first company and the home of around 100 people from all over the world. We believe in proactive, independent teams with the freedom to take initiative, challenge the status quo, and with the mission to build everlasting casual games for every platform.
At SOFTGAMES, we believe that different perspectives and background in our teams contribute to the quality of our work. We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion / worldview, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.
Have we caught your interest? Then we look forward to your detailed application together with your salary expectations and earliest possible start date.
