Scopely is looking for a Client Engineer to join an unannounced title based in our Shanghai office (5 days in the office).
At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.
We are in the early stages of development on an ambitious mobile game in China, and we’re assembling a team of passionate game makers to craft unforgettable characters and immersive adventures that players will love.
What You Will Do
We are looking for a Client Engineer to help build the next generation of our games. You will work with a team of passionate engineers while developing core systems and features that power large-scale, real-time experiences for our unannounced game title. You’ll work on complex technical challenges involving real-time interaction, large-scale systems, and a persistent shared world used by tens of millions of players.
- Develop, and maintain key client-side components that enable rich, scalable game experiences.
- Partner closely with server, product, design, and other cross-functional teams to ensure technical alignment and product quality.
- Apply engineering best practices, including code reviews, unit testing, load testing, and performance optimization.
- Troubleshoot complex issues across mobile platforms to ensure stability and uptime for live systems.
- Participate in regular in-person meetings and collaboration sessions (role requires 5 days/week in office).
What You Will Need
- Experience developing commercial games in Unity, C#
- Experience with at least one of the following:
- Mobile native coding (Java/Kotlin for Android, ObjC/Swift for iOS, C/C++ for native)
- Network programming, cloud computing and server debugging
- Graphics programming for 3D games
- Familiar with Git, Bash and Gradle
- Strong problem solving and communication skills
- Professional proficiency in both Mandarin and English
- BS / MS in Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent
Bonus Points
- Experience with profiling and optimization for mobile
- Experience with developing productivity tools and creating efficient procedures
- Rich experience in playing mobile games and console games
- Experience leading a team: task breakdown&scoping, code reviews, mentoring junior devs, prototyping, etc.
- Excellent verbal English communication
At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!
About Scopely
Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time “MONOPOLY GO!” and “Pokémon GO,” along with “Stumble Guys,” “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “WWE Champions,” the Scrabble® franchise, “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” and many others. Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry — bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play.
Founded in 2011, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team — including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Together, these strengths have fueled Scopely’s position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like “MONOPOLY GO!” from the ground up, or expanding through strategic acquisitions, including the FoxNext, GSN, and Niantic games businesses — Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come.
Recognized multiple times as one of the "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" by TIME magazine and one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies" and “Best Workplaces for Innovators,” Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good — creating meaningful connections, vibrant communities, and making life better through play.
Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries worldwide. For more information, visit: https://www.scopely.com/.
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Skills Required
- Experience developing commercial games in Unity and C#.
- Experience with at least one of: mobile native coding (Java/Kotlin, Objective-C/Swift, C/C++), network programming, cloud computing and server debugging, or graphics programming for 3D games.
- Familiarity with Git, Bash and Gradle.
- Strong problem solving and communication skills.
- Professional proficiency in both Mandarin and English.
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
- Ability and willingness to work 5 days per week in the Shanghai office.
- Experience with profiling and optimization for mobile (bonus).
- Experience developing productivity tools, team leadership, mentoring, and code review (bonus).
- Rich experience playing mobile and console games (bonus).
Scopely Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Scopely and has not been reviewed or approved by Scopely.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity, stock options, and an ESPP are emphasized as core parts of total rewards and are credited with boosting overall pay, especially in tech and product roles. Incentive‑style equity units tied to company performance provide additional upside beyond base salary.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Multi‑cadence bonuses (annual, quarterly, and in some cases monthly) and structured incentive programs are presented as meaningful components of compensation. These incentives are portrayed as significant contributors to total compensation alongside base pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health coverage are described as solid, with U.S. benefits pages calling out strong health insurance. Health coverage is cited as a standout element of the benefits package.
Scopely Insights
What We Do
Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences based on both original and licensed IP, including “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “Scrabble® GO,” “WWE Champions," “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” and "Stumble Guys," among others. Scopely creates, publishes and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience. Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the mobile games industry. Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s "World’s Most Innovative Companies" and Built In's "Best Places to Work," Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years. Scopely has global operations in Bangalore, Barcelona, Boulder, Dublin, London, Los Angeles, Sevilla, Shanghai, Singapore, Seoul, Tel Aviv, Tokyo and more! Scopely is home to many internal game development teams, or Scopely Studios, including: Boundless Entertainment, DIGIT, Genjoy, Hijump, Omnidrone and Parallel, among others, with additional studio partners in seven countries across four continents. For more information, visit scopely.com.
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