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Scopely is seeking a Client Engineer to join the development team for an unannounced mobile game title based in the Shanghai office. This is a full-time, in-office role requiring 5 days per week on-site collaboration.
You will work alongside passionate engineers to develop core client-side systems and features powering large-scale, real-time gaming experiences for a game expected to serve tens of millions of players. The role involves building and maintaining key client-side components that enable rich, scalable game experiences across mobile platforms.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and maintain client-side components for large-scale, real-time game experiences
- Partner with server, product, design, and cross-functional teams to ensure technical alignment and product quality
- Apply engineering best practices including code reviews, unit testing, load testing, and performance optimization
- Troubleshoot complex issues across mobile platforms to ensure stability and uptime for live systems
- Participate in regular in-person meetings and collaboration sessions
Scopely is a leading video game and interactive entertainment company, home to major titles including MONOPOLY GO!, Pokémon GO, Stumble Guys, Star Trek Fleet Command, MARVEL Strike Force, and others. Founded in 2011, the company is the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, with more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience developing commercial games in Unity and C#
- Experience with at least one of: mobile native coding (Java/Kotlin for Android, ObjC/Swift for iOS, C/C++ for native), network programming/cloud computing/server debugging, or graphics programming for 3D games
- Familiarity with Git, Bash, and Gradle
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Professional proficiency in both Mandarin and English
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent
BONUS QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with profiling and optimization for mobile
- Experience developing productivity tools and creating efficient procedures
- Rich experience playing mobile and console games
- Experience leading a team (task breakdown, scoping, code reviews, mentoring, prototyping)
- Excellent verbal English communication
