Principal Software Engineer, Unannounced Title

at  Outscal Technologies

JOB SUMMARY

PeopleFun is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Principal Software Engineer to join our team and help lead the development of a new casual mobile game currently in pre-production. As a key technical leader, you will play a pivotal role in architecting and building prototypes that validate game concepts and shape the future of our project.
You will collaborate closely with a cross-functional team to ensure technical excellence and alignment with our team’s vision. This role requires a proactive engineer who can manage priorities, assess tradeoffs, mitigate risks, and deliver high-quality solutions in a dynamic environment.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in the mobile gaming industry.
• Strong technical skills in object-oriented programming, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Ability to lead architecture discussions.
• Deep understanding of application logic and architecture , especially within Unity or similar game engineers.
• Proficiency in full-stack development and familiarity with mobile optimization techniques.
• Ability to manage priorities, assess trade-offs, and mitigate risks effectively.
• Experience delivering projects on aime and within scope in a dynamic environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive in communicating status, risks, and mitigation strategies to the team.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and contribute positively to team dynamics.
• Deep knowledge of the casual mobile gaming market and a passion for creating engaging player experiences.
  PeopleFun provides a competitive total compensation package with a pay for performance rewards approach. The expected base pay range for this [CA based or North America based] position is $160,000 - $205,000. Base compensation at PeopleFun is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Depending on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and other benefits.

BENEFITS

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Performance Bonuses
401K Match Policy
Flexible PTO Policy
Wellness Stipend
Free Lunch each Friday
Generous Parental Leave & Family-Friendly Culture
Annual Credits for Professional Development & In-App Purchases
PeopleFun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about EEO rights as an applicant here.
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6 SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE

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Unity
Algorithms
Data Structures
Design Patterns
Agile Development
Cross-Functional

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead architecture discussions and planning sessions with a cross-functional team.
• Design scalable, maintainable, and efficient systems for mobile game development.
• Build rapid prototypes to validate game concepts and core gameplay mechanics.
• Transition prototypes into production-ready code as the project progresses.
• Manage priorities, assess trade-offs, and mitigate risks to ensure on-time delivery of committed projects.
• Collaborate closely with game designers, artists, and product managers to align technical solutions with business goals and player needs.
• Proactively communicate status, risks, and offer mitigation strategies to our cross-functional team.
• Identify and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to uphold high quality engineering standards.
• Ensure high standards of code quality through code reviews, testing, and documentation as needed.
• Advocate for and implement engineering initiatives that can directly lead to product growth.
• Work within an agile development environment, adapting to evolving requirements and priorities.