SOFTGAMES is hiring a
Senior HTML5 Game Developer

Summary

SOFTGAMES is seeking a Senior HTML5 Game Developer to join their team and work on exciting new features for their instant gaming platforms. The role involves designing, building, testing, and implementing features into live games, collaborating with other developers, and optimizing code and assets.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with the Facebook Instant Games SDK is a plus

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