Senior Software Engineer (C++) (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (C++): Building and evolving core systems and player-facing features for Candy Crush Soda Saga with an accent on high-performance C++ development and scalable architecture. Focus on designing engine-level technology, optimizing game performance, and implementing complex gameplay systems for millions of global players.

Location: Offices in Stockholm, Barcelona, London, Berlin, Malmö, Dublin, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and Malta

Company

hirify.global is a leading interactive entertainment company and part of Microsoft, dedicated to creating world-famous mobile games like the Candy Crush franchise.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and maintain new game systems and features using C++.
• Develop core client systems, engine-level technology, and shared frameworks for the Central Technology team.
• Build engaging player-facing experiences including competitions, progression systems, and social features for the Meta team.
• Optimize the performance, scalability, and maintainability of a large, complex C++ codebase.
• Collaborate with technical leaders, designers, and product teams to take features from concept to production.
• Coach and mentor other engineers to improve overall technical excellence.

Requirements

• High proficiency in C++ with professional experience worhirify.global in large codebases.
• Proven ability to take full ownership of systems or features end-to-end.
• Strong skill in breahirify.global down complex technical challenges into manageable tasks.
• Proactive communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Strong interest in either systems architecture and engine technology or gameplay-adjacent systems.

Nice to have

• Professional experience in the games industry.
• Experience with Android or iOS development.
• Background in memory or performance-critical applications.
• Experience with graphics programming, rendering, or optimization.
• Knowledge of scripting languages or experience building development tools and frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• Creative and collaborative work environment where individual ideas are valued.
• Opportunity to impact a product played by hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
• Global team culture with presence across multiple major tech hubs in Europe and the US.
• Mission-driven environment focused on "Mahirify.global the World Playful".