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Technology & DevelopmentJob Description:
Purpose of the role
We are looking for a C++ Software Engineer to join the team behind Candy Crush Saga within the Gameplay area. Gameplay teams in this area work on features that support player progression, competitive and cooperative challenges, and other systems that keep the game evolving for millions of players around the
world. Our engineers are at the heart of our game development. In this role, you will work closely with designers, producers, artists, and other engineers to bring new gameplay ideas to life. You will join a collaborative and experienced engineering organization, where you’ll have opportunities to learn from more senior engineers while contributing to a large and evolving codebase.
We are looking for someone who is curious, eager to learn, and enjoys collaborating with others to solve problems. As the Candy Crush client is a mature and continuously evolving codebase, being comfortable exploring new systems and picking up new concepts will be important
Your role within the kingdom
As a software engineer you will:
● Develop and maintain gameplay systems and features in C++ within the Candy Crush Saga client
● Work closely with designers, artists, and producers to transform gameplay ideas into polished player
experiences
● Contribute to systems that support player progression, challenges, and evolving gameplay
experiences
● Participate in technical discussions, design reviews, and code reviews with your team
● Collaborate with other engineers to improve code quality and development practices
● You follow and participate in the investigation and mitigation of live incidents.
● Share progress, ideas, and challenges openly with your team
● Continuously learn and grow while working in a large and evolving codebase
Skills to create thrills
We believe great engineers come from many backgrounds, but you will likely have:
● Experience programming in C++
● Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity about how complex systems work
● A collaborative mindset and good communication skills
● A strong sense of quality and pride in the work you deliver
● Interest in learning and growing as part of an experienced engineering tea
Experience with games, gameplay systems, or large codebases is a plus, but not required.
Life at King
At King, we’re serious about fun. Our games are played by millions of people around the world and Candy
Crush Saga continues to evolve years after its launch.
You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, designers, and creatives to build gameplay systems that shape
how players progress and experience the game.
Not sure you meet all the skills required? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other
under- represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification,
when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly
encourage you to apply.
About King
With a mission of Making the World Playful, King is a leading interactive entertainment company 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 game hits such as Farm Heroes Saga. King games are played by more than 200 million monthly active users. 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, @lifeatking on Instagram, or @king_games on X.