Senior Game Developer

Playson· Software Engineering
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🌍 Remote📍 Europe, UkraineFull Time
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About this role

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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The salary for this Senior Game Developer role at Playson is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Senior Game Developer job at Playson remote?
Yes, this Senior Game Developer position at Playson is remote, with team members based in Europe, Ukraine. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Senior Game Developer role at Playson full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Senior Game Developer role in the Software Engineering department at Playson.
Which team or department does the Senior Game Developer at Playson belong to?
This Senior Game Developer position is part of the Software Engineering department at Playson. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Game Developer position at Playson?
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When was the Senior Game Developer job at Playson posted?
This Senior Game Developer position at Playson was posted on Sep 30, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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