Description:

PeopleFun is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Principal Software Engineer to join their team and help lead the development of a new casual mobile game currently in pre-production.
As a key technical leader, you will play a pivotal role in architecting and building prototypes that validate game concepts and shape the future of the project.
You will collaborate closely with a cross-functional team to ensure technical excellence and alignment with the team’s vision.
Responsibilities include leading architecture discussions, designing scalable systems for mobile game development, building rapid prototypes, transitioning prototypes into production-ready code, managing priorities, and assessing trade-offs.
You will also collaborate with game designers, artists, and product managers, communicate status and risks, identify and resolve technical challenges, and ensure high standards of code quality.
The role requires working within an agile development environment and staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Requirements:

Proven experience in the mobile gaming industry is required.
Strong technical skills in object-oriented programming, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms are necessary.
The ability to lead architecture discussions and a deep understanding of application logic and architecture, especially within Unity or similar game engines, is essential.
Proficiency in full-stack development and familiarity with mobile optimization techniques is required.
Candidates must be able to manage priorities, assess trade-offs, and mitigate risks effectively.
Experience delivering projects on time and within scope in a dynamic environment is necessary.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are required, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
A proactive approach to communicating status, risks, and mitigation strategies to the team is essential.
The ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and contribute positively to team dynamics is required.
Deep knowledge of the casual mobile gaming market and a passion for creating engaging player experiences is necessary.

PeopleFun provides a competitive total compensation package with a pay-for-performance rewards approach.
The expected base pay range for this position is $160,000 - $205,000, with compensation based on market location and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Additional compensation may include equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation as part of a total package.
Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Performance Bonuses, 401K Match Policy, Flexible PTO Policy, Wellness Stipend, Free Lunch each Friday, Generous Parental Leave, and a Family-Friendly Culture.
Annual credits for professional development and in-app purchases are also provided.