senior c + + game developer

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Job Description:

At Farm Heroes Saga, we don't just bear the title 'Heroes' - we embody it. We're the proud minds behind 360 million global downloads and a thriving community of 5 million daily players. As Kingsters, we don't just play games; we live them. Our team's commitment to creativity, diversity, and collaboration has made Farm Heroes Saga the third biggest game at King. With the combined strength of an established brand and our steadfast drive to improve the game, the possibilities for growth are limitless. Just as our game uplifts millions, our workspace thrives on empowering each member, celebrating our unique backgrounds, and sharing findings daily. Join us on this journey where fun meets passion; every day is a new level to conquer.

Your role within Kingdom

As a Senior Developer , you will play a critical role in building and refining the features and meta layers that define the long-term engagement and success of our game. From creating seamless player experiences to optimizing performance and ensuring scalability, you will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and data scientists to bring innovative ideas to life. This role is ideal for an experienced developer with a passion for programming, a deep understanding of system architecture, and a proven ability to deliver impactful solutions in a collaborative, fast-paced collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and optimize game features and meta systems: Design, implement, and iterate on features that enhance player experience.
• Drive technical excellence: Set best practices for system design, coding standards, and development workflows within the team.
• Ensure high performance and scalability: Develop and maintain efficient, scalable, and maintainable code, addressing performance bottlenecks and ensuring seamless operation at scale.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with product managers, designers, and analysts to align technical solutions with player needs and business goals.
• Mentor and support team members: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other developers in the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Stay ahead of industry trends: Explore new technologies and methodologies to keep our game innovative and competitive.

Skills to create thrills

We're seeking a talented developer with a passion for programming and a drive to find innovative solutions to complex problems. You excel in collaborative environments and take pride in delivering high-quality, impactful results

Key skills required include

• Previous experience within software development, familiarity with SOLID principles
• Deep knowledge of C++
• Pragmatic Problem-Solving: Ability to deliver fast, high-quality solutions by developing MVPs, testing their effectiveness, and iterating based on results.
• A deep understanding of system architecture, performance optimization, and scalability.
• Excellent teamwork skills, flexibility, and ability to handle multiple tasks
• Passion for software development and learning new technologies/languages
• Experience mentoring developers and contributing to a team culture of learning and technical excellence.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex technical challenges into actionable solutions.

About King

At King, we're Making the World Playful. Heard of Candy Crush? We're the creators behind it. With game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona and Berlin, and offices in Dublin, San Francisco, New York, and Malta, we have a 20-year history of delivering some of the world's most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry and are on a mission to level-up the little moments for our more than 200 million active monthly users. But we aren't just crushing it with candies, we're also behind Farm Heroes, Bubble Witch, Pet Rescue and loads of other sweet games. As a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, King is part of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft.

A Great Saga Needs All Sorts of Heroes

King strives to be a place where everyone can be their most authentic self. We recognize that diversity, equity and inclusion is a vital and continuous conversation, and that change only happens when we all come together. It's our mission to build a diverse and inclusive Kingdom for our people, players, and community.

Making the World Playful

Making the World Playful is our mission - it's the thread that connects our people, our players, and our passion for our games. Let's face it, who doesn't love a bit of fun?

Kingsters are seriously playful: creative thinkers who balance art and science to bring moments of magic to millions daily. But our players aren't the only ones that can level-up. We're always looking for ways to champion each other and make what's already great, even better.

So, if this feels like a fun way to spend your days, and you share our passion, our values, and our hunger to shape the future, join us in Making the World Playful.

Applications need to be in English.
Discover King at careers.king.com