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King is hiring a Senior Software Engineer (C++) – Candy Crush Soda Saga (x2)

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  • Technology & Development Job Description: Senior Software Engineer (C++) – Candy Crush Soda Saga (x2) Job Description Want to create the world’s best mobile games?
  • We’re looking for Senior Software Engineers to join our Kingdom.
  • Our games are adored by hundreds of millions of people around the world, and you’ll be helping build the systems, features, and technology that make them play brilliantly on any platform.
  • Your role within the Kingdom If you want to create amazing user experiences and entertainment for millions of players on the go, this is the right job for you.
  • Within Candy Crush Soda Saga, we’re hiring Senior Software Engineers across multiple teams with different technical focuses - from large-scale systems and architecture to player-facing gameplay features and experiences.
  • Depending on your background and interests, you could join either: Central Technology Team The Central Technology team acts as the technical foundation for Soda, building and evolving: Core client systems Engine-level technology Shared frameworks and tooling Large-scale architectural solutions This role combines high-level system design with hands-on implementation in a large, complex C++ codebase.
  • Meta Product Area Team The Meta team focuses on building engaging player-facing systems and experiences that sit on top of the core gameplay loop, including: Competitions Progression systems Social and collaborative features Live game experiences This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy feature development, product impact, and creating experiences directly used by millions of players.
  • Across both teams, you’ll work in a creative, collaborative environment where your ideas are valued as much as your technical expertise.
  • Your responsibilities will include Depending on the team, your work may include: Designing, implementing, and maintaining new systems and game features Building high-quality, maintainable, and scalable C++ solutions Working with large and complex codebases Improving existing systems, architecture, and technical foundations Taking ownership of features and systems from concept through production Collaborating closely with engineers, technical leaders, designers, and product teams Optimizing performance, scalability, and maintainability Contributing to technical strategy and best practices Coaching and mentoring other engineers Skills to create thrills We equally value a passion for making great games, strong hands-on coding experience, technical ownership, and collaborative problem solving.
  • Are you a passionate and creative teammate?
  • You are: Highly proficient in C++, with experience working in large codebases Comfortable taking ownership of systems or features end-to-end Passionate about building high-quality, polished solutions Skilled at breaking down complex technical challenges into manageable tasks Collaborative and proactive, with strong communication skills Interested in either: 1. systems architecture, engine technology, and foundational engineering 2. or gameplay-adjacent systems and player-facing features Bonus points Experience in the games industry Experience with Android or iOS development Experience working with memory/performance-critical applications Experience working with large-scale or legacy systems Experience with graphics programming, rendering, or optimization Experience building tools or frameworks Experience with scripting languages About King At King, we create games that bring joy to millions of players every day.
  • With teams across Stockholm, Barcelona, London, Berlin, and beyond, we combine creativity, technology, and data to build some of the world’s most loved mobile games.
  • Join us and help shape the future of Candy Crush Soda Saga.
  • About King With a mission of Making the World Playful, King is a leading interactive entertainment company with more than 20 years of history of delivering some of the world’s most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry, including the world-famous Candy Crush franchise, as well as other mobile game hits such as Farm Heroes Saga.
  • King games are played by more than 200 million monthly active users.
  • King, part of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), has Kingsters in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona, Berlin, Dublin, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles and Malta.
  • More information can be found at King.com or by following us on LinkedIn, @lifeatking on Instagram, or @king_games on X.
  • Applicant Privacy Policy We bring moments of magic to hundreds of millions of people every single day.
  • We create unforgettable games that are loved around the world.
  • We take the art and science of gaming to the next level through curiosity for the unexplored, passion for games, respect for each other, and love for our players.
  • Who we are King is a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, with people all around the world playing one or more of our games, including franchises such as Candy Crush, Farm Heroes, Pet Rescue and Bubble Witch.
  • We have 249 million monthly active users as of fourth quarter 2019 across web, social and mobile platforms.
  • King was acquired by Activision Blizzard Inc. (Nasdaq ATVI) in February 2016 and operates as an independent unit of the company.
  • Our passion Making great games is incredibly challenging but we’ve proven it can be done… and we see a world of possibilities ahead.
  • We’re challenging ourselves to dream bigger in a Seriously Playful way.
  • We’re experimenting, learning, and adapting continuously to shape the industry in ways yet to be imagined.
  • We’re passionate about bringing moments of magic to our players and we’re not afraid to have fun along the way.
  • Above all, we play as a team, helping each other have impact on a massive scale.
  • And we’ll know we’ve outdone ourselves when we’ve inspired the world to play.
  • If you share our passion, our values, and our hunger to shape the future, join us in Making the World Playful!
  • Together, we’ll create new experiences that raise the bar, delight billions of people, and redefine the world of games again and again.
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