Senior Software Engineer, Unannounced Title
United States (Remote)
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 the development of a new casual mobile game currently in pre-production. In this role, you will collaborate closely with a cross-functional team to prototype innovative game concepts. Your work will be crucial in building early-stage prototypes that validate the game’s viability and shape its future development. As the project progresses, you will transition with the team into full production, continuing to contribute your expertise throughout the game’s lifecycle. You will also work closely with our engineering leadership to ensure technical excellence and alignment with the project’s goals.
BenefitsMedical/Dental/Vision Insurance Performance Bonuses401K Match Policy Flexible PTO PolicyWellness Stipend Free Lunch each FridayGenerous Parental Leave & Family-Friendly CultureAnnual 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. Apply
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 the development of a new casual mobile game currently in pre-production. In this role, you will collaborate closely with a cross-functional team to prototype innovative game concepts. Your work will be crucial in building early-stage prototypes that validate the game’s viability and shape its future development. As the project progresses, you will transition with the team into full production, continuing to contribute your expertise throughout the game’s lifecycle. You will also work closely with our engineering leadership to ensure technical excellence and alignment with the project’s goals.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop rapid prototypes of game concepts to validate ideas and gameplay mechanics.
- Collaborate closely with game designers, artists, and engineers to iterate on game features and implement feedback quickly.
- Implement core gameplay systems, tools, and pipelines that support efficient prototyping and production workflows.
- Contribute to technical decision-making, ensuring prototypes are scalable and adaptable for future development and production phases.
- Optimize game for performance and memory usage across a wide range of mobile devices.
- Transition from pre-production into full production, adapting development practices as needed.
- Work within an agile development environment, adapting to evolving requirements and priorities.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional engineering experience with the mobile gaming industry.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Unity and/or other established game engines used in casual mobile game development.
- Demonstrated experience in rapid prototyping and iterative development processes.
- Solid understanding of game architecture, design patterns, and best practices for mobile platforms.
- Prior experience collaborating cross-functionally, effectively communicating with designers, artists, game designers, product managers, 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 Qualifications
- Experience developing projects from concept through launch, contributing at every stage.
- Familiarity with an agile and iterative approach to development in fast-paced development cycles.
- Passion for games, and a deep understanding of what resonates with players in the casual mobile genre.
- Knowledge of optimization techniques for performance and memory management on mobile devices.
- Experience with multiplayer or social features in mobile games.
BenefitsMedical/Dental/Vision Insurance Performance Bonuses401K Match Policy Flexible PTO PolicyWellness Stipend Free Lunch each FridayGenerous Parental Leave & Family-Friendly CultureAnnual 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. Apply
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Benefits/PerksCompetitive total compensation package Pay for performance rewards
Tasks- Collaborate with teams
- Design prototypes
- Implement gameplay systems
- Optimize game performance
- Transition to full production
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Experience5 years
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