Senior Software Engineer at PeopleFun

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PeopleFun

Senior Software Engineer

120k - 165k USD

Remote

Full Time

#Mobile

#Game Development

#Engineering

#Unity

#Mobile Development

#Architecture

#Prototyping

#Agile Development

PeopleFun is looking for a Senior Software Engineer

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PeopleFun is an award-winning creator of mobile games for players across the globe. We are part of AppLovin, a publicly traded company, with world-class projects, resources, and infrastructure. PeopleFun is a Dallas-based game studio founded and led by game industry veterans, where game developers thrive on collaboration, creativity, teamwork, and fun. Our games are played by over 25 million players each month, and we have a number of exciting mobile games in development to fuel the future growth of PeopleFun.
We believe in bringing People together through Fun by creating the best in class social features and communities in our games that enables our players to engage deeply with other players. Secondly we endeavor to bring our studio teammates together by creating the very best game teams that foster healthy collaboration, incredible productivity, and life-long professional relationships.
Candidates who reside or will reside in the following locations are eligible for this role: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, and Washington State.

Job Summary
PeopleFun is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in developing new casual mobile titles from prototyping to production. You will collaborate closely within your cross-functional team to help move titles through early-stage prototyping and into full production and release. You will bring your expertise and passion for solid engineering

Responsibilities
  • Develop rapid prototypes from rudimentary game pitches to test hypotheses, validate ideas, and deliver on gameplay concepts.
  • Collaborate closely with other disciplines to help achieve the project’s goals, including artists, designers, other engineers, user research, and data analysts.
  • Implement core gameplay systems, tools, and pipelines to a quality befitting their requirements.
  • Respond and iterate quickly based on player feedback, telemetry results, and design pivots.
  • Contribute to technical decision-making and shape opinions on which technology to carry forward or adapt for production.
  • Transition from pre-production into full production, adapting your development practices as needed.
  • Optimize for performance and memory usage across a wide range of mobile platforms (as the game shifts to production).
  • Work within an agile development environment, adapting to evolving requirements and priorities.


  • Requirements
  • 7+ years of professional engineering experience within the gaming industry.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Unity and casual mobile game development.
  • Solid understanding of game architecture, design patterns, and best practices for mobile platforms.
  • Prior experience collaborating cross-functionally, effectively communicating with designers, artists, UX/UI designers, product managers, data analysts, and technical leadership.
  • Proven ability to navigate complex technical challenges.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts and tradeoffs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


  • Preferred Qualities
  • 5+ years of Unity development experience, especially for mobile games.
  • Experience in rapid prototyping and iterative development processes, and taking products from prototype to production.
  • Passion for games, and a deep understanding of what resonates with players in the casual mobile genre.
  • Experience with multiplayer and/or social features in casual mobile games.
  • An intuitive feel for the juice & polish that make the biggest difference.


  • PeopleFun provides a competitive total compensation package with a pay-for-performance rewards approach. The expected base pay range for this [CA-based or North America-based] position is $120,000–$165,000. Compensation is based on factors including market location and individual qualifications. Depending on the position offered, equity, sign-on bonuses, and other compensation may be included as part of the total package.
    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 
    PeopleFun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about EEO rights as an applicant here.
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