Principal Platform Engineer

1 Minute ago • 10 Years + • Devops • $175,000 PA - $190,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is seeking a motivated, skilled Principal Platform Engineer to join its Central Technologies team. This role focuses on building high-quality technology for Jam City's game portfolio. The ideal candidate is an innovator, dynamic, collaborative, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, bringing a passion for games and a strong engineering background to contribute to scalable solutions for millions of users.
Must have:
  • Participate in the design, development, and maintenance of C# mobile client SDKs for Unity games.
  • Contribute to the development and deployment of Java-based microservices.
  • Work effectively with a large variety of internal and external customers and game teams around the globe
  • Build performant solutions for mobile and web that can scale to millions of users
  • Take ownership and responsibility for initiatives and make them happen
  • Mentor fellow software engineers on software development best practices
  • Participate in planning discussions to advise and influence the product roadmaps
Good to have:
  • Experience with GitHub Actions for CI/CD.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP).
Perks:
  • Unlimited Vacation
  • Paid Sick Days & Holidays
  • 100% Employee Covered Medical, Dental, Vision Plan Base Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Catered Lunches
  • Well-stocked Kitchens
  • Yoga & Wellness Activities
  • Happy Hours
  • Company Events
  • Dog Friendly

Job Details

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to “level up” our talent. We’re searching for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

PERKS & BENEFITS

  • Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days & Holidays
  • 100% Employee Covered Medical, Dental, Vision Plan Base Plan
  • Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits & More
  • Catered Lunches & Well-stocked Kitchens
  • Yoga & Wellness Activities
  • Happy Hours
  • Company Events
  • Dog Friendly

Jam City is seeking a motivated, skilled Principal Platform Engineer to join our Central Technologies team! We are focused on building high quality technology that can be leveraged across the entire Jam City portfolio of games. If you have a passion for games and have an awesome engineering background, come join us!

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Participate in the design, development, and maintenance of C# mobile client SDKs for Unity games.
  • Contribute to the development and deployment of Java-based microservices.
  • Work effectively with a large variety of internal and external customers and game teams around the globe
  • Build performant solutions for mobile and web that can scale to millions of users
  • Take ownership and responsibility for initiatives and make them happen
  • Mentor fellow software engineers on software development best practices
  • Participate in planning discussions to advise and influence the product roadmaps

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ideally 10+ years of professional experience as a software engineer in a fast-paced, small-mid team environment
  • Extensive software design experience with knowledge of methodologies
  • Extensive experience with Unity3D app development and/or native iOS and/or Android development processes
  • Extensive experience and skills in a managed language like C# or Java
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills
  • Organized, detail-oriented with a proven track record of delivering projects on time

NICE TO HAVE

  • Experience with GitHub Actions for CI/CD.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP).

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation for this role. The range listed is just one component of Jam City's total compensation package for employees, which may also include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, or market demands. This range is based on a full-time position. This range may be modified in the future. In addition, Jam City provides a variety of benefits to employees, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, life, disability, and accident insurance. Pay Rate: $175,000 -- $190,000 / year

CHECK OUT LIFE AS A JAM CITIZEN:

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION

We believe in creating games that unite people across the world and that showcase our commitment to providing an environment that is both inclusive and diverse for our players and employees. We strive to create a workforce that is reflective of our global player community as we know that we are stronger and better when we play together. To help promote an inclusive culture, we celebrate the visible and invisible diversity of our Jam Citizens through initiatives including Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, trainings, speaker series, and more.

Jam City is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, marital, or domestic partnerships status, disability, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. Our management is committed to following this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

ABOUT JAM CITY

Jam City is an award-winning mobile entertainment studio providing unique and deeply engaging games that appeal to a broad, global audience.

Led by CEO Josh Yguado, former 20th Century Fox executive, Jam City is the creative powerhouse behind some of the highest-grossing and most enduring mobile games. Jam City’s global franchise Cookie Jam has generated more than half a billion dollars, and Panda Pop has more than 120 million downloads to date.

The company also is the go-to studio for Hollywood, having developed immersive, narrative-rich mobile games around iconic entertainment brands. The company’s popular RPG game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery was the #1 game in more than 40 countries at its launch in April 2018.

Jam City has nine studios located in Los Angeles (HQ), Berlin, Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Burbank, Cedar Falls, San Diego, San Francisco, and Toronto.

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