TL;DR

Vp Of Software Engineering (Platform Services): Leading and evolving foundational platform systems, tools, and infrastructure that support game teams and internal operations. Focus on defining technical strategy, ensuring scalability and reliability, and fostering a strong engineering culture.

Location: Helsinki, Finland (onsite) with relocation support available.

Company

%hirify_global% is a Helsinki-based games company known for globally successful titles like Clash of Clans and Brawl Stars, focused on quality and team autonomy.

What you will do

Define and own long-term strategy for internal platform services including CI/CD, cloud, analytics, and player support.
Lead and mentor engineering managers and senior engineers, fostering a culture of craftsmanship and ownership.
Partner with game, data, and security teams to co-create scalable and reliable platform solutions.
Translate business needs into clear roadmaps and ensure timely delivery of platform capabilities.
Establish and track platform health metrics and drive continuous improvement in performance and cost efficiency.

Requirements

10+ years in software engineering with 5+ years leading teams at director level or above.
Experience managing large teams (50+ people) and scaling operations in complex distributed environments.
Familiarity with game development workflows or similar high-performance systems.
Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on approach when needed.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
Customer service mindset focused on enabling others to thrive.

Culture & Benefits

Non-hierarchical culture emphasizing autonomy and impact over titles.
Supportive relocation assistance for candidates moving to Helsinki.
Focus on work environment that enables best professional experience and personal well-being.
Proactive, independent teams with freedom to make decisions for players and company success.