Principal Game Engineer (Mobile Gaming)

TL;DR

Principal Game Engineer (Mobile Gaming): Defining and owning the technical architecture and roadmap for mobile games, leading engineering across gameplay, networking, backend, and tools with an accent on backend and server orchestration, CI/CD pipelines, and Unity–native code integration. Focus on driving performance optimization across a wide range of mobile devices and mentoring engineers on complex problem-solving.

Location: Hybrid in Jakarta, Indonesia. You will work in the office 3 days a week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and one day of your choice). You also have 20 days per year to work remotely from anywhere in the world.

Company

hirify.global is a multi-award-winning independent mobile games company focused on creating engaging titles with a data-driven and creative approach.

What you will do

• Define and own the technical architecture and roadmap of mobile games.
• Lead engineering efforts across gameplay systems, networking, backend, and tools.
• Oversee backend and server orchestration, including matchmaking, scaling, and cloud/hybrid infrastructure.
• Drive performance optimization across a wide range of mobile devices.
• Ensure smooth Unity–native code integration and effective OS-level interfacing.
• Set up CI/CD pipelines and implement engineering best practices.
• Mentor and guide engineers, providing leadership on complex problem-solving.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience in game development, with at least 2 shipped multiplayer titles (PC, console, or mobile).
• Strong experience in Unity/Unreal with deep understanding of engine loops.
• Proven ability to work with native code (C++, Java, Objective-C/Swift) and interface with OS-level systems.
• Deep knowledge of networking, backend systems, matchmaking, and server orchestration.
• Track record of optimizing games for mobile hardware (low to high spec).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote.
• 20 days per year to work remotely from anywhere in the world.
• Regular company events and rewards.
• Daily breakfast and lunch provided in the office.
• Comprehensive health security with BPJS Health and BPJS Social.
• Additional festive allowance.
• Private health insurance for you and your loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support.
• Family Forming Support program.

Hiring process

• Stage 1: Talent Acquisition Interview
• Stage 2: Take-home Assessment
• Stage 3: Manager Interview
• Stage 4: Director Interview
• Stage 5: Final Interview
• Stage 6: Final Interview
• Stage 7: Hired