Technical Lead, Esports

We’re looking for an Esports Technical Lead to join the team behind Supercell’s Esports & Developer platforms.

This role is ideal for someone who loves building tools for passionate fans, thrives in cross-functional environments, and knows how to bring clarity to complex technical ecosystems. You’ll help shape how our players experience esports – from tournament participation to developer APIs – by taking ownership of the systems and services that power these experiences. Our ideal candidate is someone who has been in technical roles but also has experience in Project & Product Management.

As part of the Community & Esports Tech team, you’ll lead the development of key services used by players, creators, tournament organizers, and our internal esports team. You’ll work across a variety of web-based products — including our Developer Portal & API’s, In-game Tournament Hub, and Event Platform — and ensure they're stable, scalable, and delightful to use.

This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of game development, live events, and community tools. You’ll be part of a team that deeply values autonomy, impact, and passion for games.

Responsibilities 

• Take ownership of our web-based esports services – from developer APIs to tournament platforms.

• Act as the bridge between internal game teams, esports operations, and external partners.

• Help unify and streamline multiple esports-related web platforms into a cohesive product suite.

• Manage and improve the Developer Website experience, ensuring accurate documentation and accessibility for creators and developers.

• Oversee the API distribution strategy to trusted third parties and ensure proper usage for live events.

• Guide the development of our Event Platform in collaboration with external agencies to meet the future needs of Supercell’s esports.

• Support the internalization and evolution of the Tournament Hub product, bringing it closer to Supercell's core tech and design standards.

• Collaborate with Supercell X to integrate esports into Supercell’s web presence and brand.

• Proactively collect feedback from users and stakeholders and translate it into actionable improvements.

• Help define the long-term vision for esports web services at Supercell.

Requirements

• Proven experience in leading or guiding developers, contractors, and consultants across organizations.

• Hands-on experience with modern web development technologies (JavaScript, Node.js, HTML/CSS, SQL, serverless functions).

• Solid understanding of content management systems and delivering web services to a global audience.

• Familiarity with modern cloud architecture, preferably on AWS.

• Experience managing web-based APIs and developer platforms.

• Strong communication and coordination skills – comfortable navigating both technical and non-technical conversations.

• Ability to identify risks early, communicate clearly, and drive resolution.

• Comfortable working independently in a fast-moving environment with many parallel responsibilities.

• A genuine passion for games, esports, and the communities around them.

• Entrepreneurial mindset – resourceful, self-starting, and comfortable wearing many hats.

Bonus points

• Experience with live event technologies or broadcast graphics workflows.

• Interest in competitive gaming or previous experience in esports.

• Familiarity with open developer ecosystems or building tools for external creators.

Benefits and Compensation
Luring you in with glitter, glamour, and gems is not what we seek to do. We develop Supercell as an employer for you to do your best work and to call this the best experience in your professional life.
We want you to enjoy your time here fully, so we structure our compensation and benefits to serve this purpose. It starts with perceiving you as a human being, not a resource. Read More

About Supercell
We are a game company based in Helsinki, Finland, with offices in San Francisco, Seoul and Shanghai. Since our launch in 2010, we've released six games globally – Hay Day, Clash of Clans, Boom Beach, Clash Royale, Brawl Stars, and Squad Busters.
To make six games, we've killed dozens along the way. That's because we're obsessed with quality. Our mission is to create great games that as many people as possible play for years and that are remembered forever. To achieve this goal, we put together the best possible teams and give them the freedom and independence to succeed. Read More

You Might Love It Here...
If you love games, Supercell is the place for you. We're made up of proactive, independent teams that have the freedom to do what they think is best for their players, our games, and the company.
We know it takes more than trust and independence to make great games, so we also take good care of our people, providing them with the compensation, work environment and resources they need to succeed and have fun while at it. Read More

You Are Not Your Job Title
Working with us means you won’t need to focus on chasing titles or climbing ladders. We’ve decided that our internal job titles don’t include prefixes like senior, junior, principal, or director. Instead, we embrace our non-hierarchical culture, allowing us to concentrate on what truly matters: doing what’s best for our players. Recognition isn’t tied to your job title, nor does your title define the impact you can have.
For hiring purposes, we do use industry-standard job titles to help attract talent. When it comes to public-facing spaces like LinkedIn, we trust and encourage everyone to select a title that feels most appropriate for them. Read More

This position is in Helsinki, but you're not?
Luckily, moving to Helsinki is easier than you might think. No matter where you would be moving from, our dedicated people will help you from beginning to end. We're here to ensure the process is as smooth as possible for you, your family and whoever and whatever you bring along. In addition to cats and dogs, we've even relocated a horse. Read More

Not sure if you should apply? 
Do it! You might feel like you don't tick all the listed requirements with stellar scores. That's fine! We're here to help you succeed. Also, we're happy to learn about any specific accommodations you might require to fully engage in our recruitment process.

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