Principal Software Engineer

Summary

Join PeopleFun, an award-winning mobile game creator, as a Principal I Engineer to lead the technical development of Wordscapes Shapes. You will plan, execute, and deliver game features, balancing foundational work with rapid testing and measurement of game ideas. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is crucial to improve KPIs and grow the game. As the project evolves, you'll adapt team processes and structure. This role demands ownership, priority management, risk mitigation, and high-quality solutions delivery. The position offers a competitive compensation package and a range of benefits.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience in the mobile gaming industry, with a proven track record of delivering quality products on time
• Extensive experience working in the Unity game engine, understanding best practices and how to leverage it to quickly execute
• Demonstrated record of managing priorities, assessing trade-offs, and mitigating risks effectively
• Strong technical skills in object-oriented programming, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
• Ability to lead architecture discussions
• Extensive applied knowledge of game client and server architecture
• An embodiment of PeopleFun’s Values , working collaboratively and checking your ego at the door
• Experience working on cross-functional teams with the ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written communications

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture discussions and planning sessions with a cross-functional team
• Manage priorities, assess trade-offs, and mitigate risks to ensure on-time delivery of committed projects
• Collaborate closely with game designers, artists, and product managers to align technical solutions with business goals and player needs
• Proactively communicate status, risks, and offer mitigation strategies to our cross-functional team
• Identify and resolve complex technical challenges
• Write clean, efficient, and scalable code
• Write clear technical and process documentation
• Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, designers, artists, producers, product managers, and QA
• Identify gaps in our technology stack and effectively prioritize work to address those gaps

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Performance Bonuses
• 401K Match Policy
• Flexible PTO Policy
• Wellness Stipend
• Free Lunch each Friday
• Generous Parental Leave & Family-Friendly Culture
• Annual Credits for Professional Development & In-App Purchases