Playson
Senior Game Developer
European Union · Ukraine
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- Country
- UA
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- Remote-friendly
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- 1 Sept 2026
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About the Role
We’re looking for a Senior Game Developer to bring fresh ideas, strong technical expertise, and a passion for building high-quality games. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working close to the engine, developing new features, and continuously improving performance and scalability.
You’ll be part of a team that values ownership, creativity, and speed, where your work directly shapes the player experience. If you’re driven by building engaging products, enjoy solving technical challenges, and want to push the boundaries of what great game development looks like, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and optimise game features with a strong focus on performance (FPS, CPU usage)
Work closely with the game engine, contributing to its evolution and improvements
Propose and implement efficient algorithms and technical solutions
Design and write unit tests to ensure code quality and stability
Build tools and scripts to improve development efficiency
Collaborate with a team of developers, contributing to a culture of openness and agility
Actively participate in the Engineering Community, sharing knowledge and ideas
Requirements
4+ years of experience in JavaScript UI client development in a commercial environment
Strong expertise in TypeScript and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
Solid understanding of Canvas/WebGL rendering cycles
Deep understanding of the Event Loop and synchronous vs asynchronous approaches
Experience in cross-browser development
Strong knowledge of OOP principles and game programming patterns
Experience with Git
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Product-first approach with a proactive attitude
Self-sufficient, results-driven, and eager to learn
Nice to Have
Understanding of performance optimisation, memory management, and threading
Experience in game development
Familiarity with Spine animations and TexturePacker
Experience with GitHub Actions and CI/CD processes
Experience with unit testing frameworks
Familiarity with Jira and Confluence
Basic knowledge of Vue
Experience in full-stack development
Understanding of Scrum workflows
What We Offer
Competitive Salary
Quarterly Bonuses
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Unlimited Paid Sick Leave
Remote & Flexible Working
Private Medical Insurance
Financial Support for Life Events
Professional Development Budget
International Exposure
Regular Company Events
*Benefits may vary depending on location and contractual agreement
Recruitment Process
1. HR Interview (30-45 min)
2. Technical interview with live coding (up to 90 min)
3. Final Interview with C-level (60 min)
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