Remote Senior HTML5 Game Developer

Summary

Join SOFTGAMES, the leading instant gaming company, as a Senior HTML5 Game Developer to design, build, test, and implement features into live games, collaborate with producers, artists, and other game developers, and deliver robust and high-performing code in a creative, challenging, and collaborative environment.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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