Staff Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Staff Engineer (Gamedev): Leading technical execution and team mentorship for the Monopoly GO! mobile game with an accent on high-scale distributed systems, Unity architecture, and performance optimization. Focus on driving complex interdisciplinary developments, implementing robust online game mechanics, and fostering a high-quality engineering culture.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Seville, Spain on a hybrid basis.

Company

hirify.global is a leading global interactive entertainment and mobile games company, home to major titles like Monopoly GO! and Pokémon GO, dedicated to creating meaningful connections through play.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing continuous feedback and coaching to ensure professional growth.
• Collaborate with game designers and feature owners to implement new gameplay mechanics and technological pipelines.
• Drive the technical execution of complex features using Unity and C# while ensuring best-in-class performance.
• Review technical design documents and provide guidance to maintain high architectural standards.
• Implement tools to empower liveops and game design teams in creating new gameplay experiences.
• Ensure system stability through automated testing and proactive troubleshooting of live game issues.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience in game development or relevant technical fields.
• Must be based in or able to work from Seville, Spain.
• Strong mastery of C# or other object-oriented languages with experience in multi-threaded programming.
• Proven experience leading technical execution of complex, interdisciplinary projects.
• Deep understanding of Unity Game Engine, cloud computing (AWS/GCP), and distributed systems.
• Solid grasp of mobile networking best practices and game framework architecture at scale.

Nice to have

• Experience with asset pipelines and dependency management.
• Mobile-specific debugging experience (iOS/Android) and performance metrics analysis.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kibana, and Ansible.
• Experience building personal game projects or participating in game jams.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on one of the most successful mobile games in history with a global, talented team.
• Focus on a tenet-driven culture that values innovation and meaningful player connections.
• Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship within a leading interactive entertainment company.
• Collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and cross-functional communication.