Senior GameDev Engineer (C++)

Posted 2 Months Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Gaming • Mobile • Software • App development
The Role
Develop and maintain C++ gameplay features and technical systems for a live mobile game. Improve performance, stability, memory usage, build size, and crash rates; integrate third-party SDKs; debug complex production issues; and collaborate with designers, analysts, UA, QA, and developers through release. The role also contributes to architecture, code quality, tooling, testing, and release support while working autonomously with a distributed team.
Summary Generated by Built In

Plummy Games is a product-driven mobile gaming company focused on creating high-quality casual experiences for players worldwide. Our flagship game, Star Merge, is a successful F2P Merge-3 title recognized for its polished gameplay and stunning visuals. We’re a team that values creativity, ownership, and continuous growth.

If you’re a Senior GameDev Engineer who enjoys tackling complex challenges in mobile games, let’s connect! You’ll work on a live mobile title Star Merge using C++, moving across gameplay features, technical systems, performance improvements, and SDK integrations to deliver features that players actually feel.
Let's merge your talents with our vision and create something truly magical! ⭐

Responsibilities:
  • Design, implement, and maintain gameplay features and technical systems in C++ and our existing tech stack.

  • Work on mobile game performance and stability (ANRs, crashes, memory usage, build size).

  • Integrate and maintain third-party SDKs (ads, analytics, crash reporting, observability, customer support).

  • Debug and fix complex production issues, including hard-to-reproduce bugs.

  • Collaborate with game designers, analysts, QA, and other developers to deliver features from idea to release.

  • Contribute to technical planning, architecture, code quality, and AI-assisted workflows.

  • Take ownership of tasks and follow them through to completion, including testing and release support.

Requirements:
  • 5+ years of experience as a C++ developer in mobile games (Android/iOS).

  • Strong C++ fundamentals and technical problem-solving skills.

  • Experience with game engines (in-house or commercial). Our game is built on Cocos2d-x.

  • Ability to debug difficult issues (crashes, memory leaks, performance problems).

  • Experience integrating SDKs (ad monetization, analytics, crash reporting, customer support, etc.).

  • Strong problem-solving skills and a finisher mindset, with attention to detail and a focus on stability and performance in production.

  • Practical experience with AI-assisted development tools, including providing context, writing clear instructions, and critically reviewing generated code.

  • Comfortable working remotely and autonomously, coordinating with a distributed team.

  • Strong communication skills in English (spoken and written).

Nice-to-have

  • Experience working on casual mobile games, such as merge, match-2/3, farming, or city-building.

  • Experience with liveops/frequently updated mobile games.

  • Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., crash logging, performance monitoring).

  • Experience implementing analytics-driven game features.

  • Interest in architecture and code quality (modularization, refactoring, technical debt management).

What kind of person will fit:
  • You are detail-oriented and care about stability and performance in production.

  • You are a team player: you listen, give and receive feedback, and help others succeed.

  • You own problems instead of waiting for someone else to fix them.

  • You stay calm and systematic when things go wrong (production bugs, tight deadlines).

  • You’re curious and proactive about learning our stack, tools, and processes.

  • You’re open to AI-assisted development.

We offer:
  • Remote-first approach with various collaboration models

  • Smooth onboarding experience, with full support from our team to help you feel confident from accepting the offer

  • Work alongside experienced, like-minded professionals with an opportunity for fast professional growth

  • Competitive salaries, reviewed on a timely basis, or personal achievements and involvement in the project

  • A standard 5-day workweek, synced with the GMT+2 time zone

  • 20 business days of paid vacation, with the option to take single days off from this amount

  • Public holidays based on your country of residence

  • 5 sick days per year for health-related needs - no doctor’s note required

📍Moldova-based? You’ll work from our office and will be covered with full IT Park social benefits

📍Estonia-based? You’ll get a full employment contract under Estonian law
Our Recruitment process:
CV Review → Interview with Recruiter → Technical Interview with Team Lead & CTO → Job Offer
We look forward to receiving your application!

Skills Required

  • 4+ years of experience as a C++ developer in mobile games
  • Experience developing for Android and iOS mobile platforms
  • Experience working on casual mobile games, such as merge, match-2/3, farming, or city-building games
  • Experience with game engines, including in-house/custom engines or Unity, Godot, Cocos2d-x, or Unreal Engine
  • Ability to debug crashes, memory leaks, performance problems, and other difficult production issues
  • Experience integrating advertising, analytics, crash reporting, and customer support SDKs
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and focus on production stability and performance
  • Enthusiasm for AI and its practical use in daily work
  • Comfort working remotely and autonomously with a distributed team
  • Strong spoken and written English communication skills
  • Experience with live operations or frequently updated mobile games
  • Familiarity with observability tools, crash logging, and performance monitoring
  • Experience with data-driven features, analytics, and user acquisition
  • Interest in architecture, modularization, refactoring, and technical debt management
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The Company
80 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Plummy Games is a casual mobile games developer and publisher. The team leverages data-driven development to create engaging, high-end gaming experiences. Driven by a spirit of harmony and innovation, they aim to provide players with comfort, calmness, and sincere fun. Their products are highly inspired by a loyal and passionate community, with a focus on delivering joyful entertainment through unique, player-focused mobile titles.

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