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Technology & DevelopmentJob Description:
As an Associate Software Engineer, you’ll help create the playful, polished mobile experiences that keep Candy Crush Soda Saga fresh for millions of players. Working alongside experienced engineers and a cross-functional game team, you’ll contribute to building, testing and improving game features while developing your craft in a creative, collaborative environment. Your work will support the quality, performance and enjoyment of a world-leading live game.
King’s second largest game, Candy Crush Soda Saga, is loved by millions of players worldwide, matching Swedish fish, rescued Soda gummy bears and popped soda bottles to win points, defeat obstacles and progress through more than 11,000 levels. We’re an iconic team growing a sweeter future for one of the biggest casual mobile IPs in the world through attracting the world’s best talent. Our ambition is to continue crushing it for our players when it comes to creativity, product and technology!
Your Role Within the Kingdom
- Implement and test new game features, working closely with engineers, game designers, artists and quality assurance colleagues to turn ideas into great player experiences.
- Help maintain, improve and optimize existing features, contributing to the stability, quality and performance of Candy Crush Soda Saga.
- Write clear, well-structured C++ code and follow established engineering practices, code-review processes and quality standards.
- Investigate and resolve routine technical issues, seeking guidance from teammates when working through unfamiliar or complex challenges.
- Take an active part in game creation by sharing ideas, learning the wider game-development process and building an understanding of the full technical stack.
- Collaborate openly with your team, share knowledge and contribute to a supportive environment where everyone can do their best work.
Skills to Create Thrills
Experience
- Experience building software through professional work, internships, personal projects, university projects or equivalent practical experience.
- Familiarity with implementing and testing features in an object-oriented programming environment.
- Experience collaborating on code through version control, code reviews or team-based projects.
Knowledge & Skills
- Good foundation in C++ and object-oriented programming principles.
- Ability to write readable, maintainable code and troubleshoot issues using established tools, systems and development practices.
- Understanding of software testing, debugging and the importance of performance, quality and polish in player-facing products.
- Experience with game development, Android or iOS development, or performance- and memory-sensitive applications is a plus.
Key Attributes
- Interest in programming and creating enjoyable player experiences.
- Curious and eager to learn, and comfortable asking questions and seeking feedback when needed.
- A collaborative teammate who communicates clearly, can prioritize work effectively, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
About King
With a mission of Making the World Playful, King is a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world 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 titles such as Farm Heroes Saga. Around 200 million people play a King game every month. 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 and @lifeatking on Instagram.
Skills Required
- Practical software development experience through professional work, internships, personal projects, university projects, or equivalent experience
- Familiarity with implementing and testing features in an object-oriented programming environment
- Experience collaborating through version control, code reviews, or team-based projects
- Foundation in C++ and object-oriented programming principles
- Ability to write readable, maintainable code and troubleshoot issues using established tools and development practices
- Understanding of software testing, debugging, performance, quality, and polish in player-facing products
- Experience with game development, Android or iOS development, or performance- and memory-sensitive applications
King Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about King and has not been reviewed or approved by King.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, floating holidays, sick time, a winter holiday break, and substantial paid leaves for life events are part of the package. Offerings are localized by country while maintaining generous time-away support.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options, preventive care coverage, company HSA/HRA contributions, and mental‑health resources are highlighted. Access is tailored to local systems and includes fitness program options.
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Parental & Family Support — Enhanced leave for all parents and family‑building support such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement are emphasized. Additional paid compassion and bereavement leaves extend support for caregiving needs.
King Insights
What We Do
King is a leading interactive entertainment company in the mobile world. We create unforgettable games that are played around the world every single day, like Candy Crush, our sweet phenomenon. King is an independent unit of Activision Blizzard Inc. which acquired King in February 2016.
