Senior Software Engineer at PeopleFun

At PeopleFun, our mission is to bring people together through the joy of gaming. As an award-winning studio under the AppLovin umbrella, we develop casual mobile titles that reach over 25 million players every month. Our Dallas-based team of industry veterans is dedicated to fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and fun, ensuring that our developers have the resources and infrastructure they need to build world-class experiences. We are currently growing our portfolio and looking for passionate individuals to help us shape the future of mobile entertainment.

The role

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team on a full-time basis. This is a remote position open to candidates residing in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, or Washington State. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the entire lifecycle of our mobile games, helping us transition projects from initial prototypes into polished, production-ready titles.

Core responsibilities

• Create rapid prototypes to test gameplay concepts and validate new ideas before moving into full production.
• Partner with cross-functional team members, including artists, designers, and data analysts, to ensure our games meet high quality standards.
• Build and maintain core gameplay systems, tools, and pipelines while optimizing performance for a variety of mobile devices.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you should have a strong background in software engineering and a passion for the casual mobile gaming space. We require the following qualifications:

• At least 7 years of professional engineering experience within the gaming industry.
• Proven expertise in Unity and mobile game development.
• A deep understanding of game architecture, design patterns, and agile development practices.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience navigating difficult technical challenges while working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Compensation and benefits

We offer a competitive total compensation package, with a base salary range of $120,000 to $165,000. Beyond base pay, we support our team with a comprehensive suite of benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Wellness programs to support your health.
• Professional development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• A flexible remote work environment.

How to apply

If you are excited about building the next generation of casual mobile games and want to work in a collaborative, veteran-led environment, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application to be considered for this opportunity.