Senior Software Engineer (Game Engine)
Playson · Remote · European Union ·
COMPENSATION
€•• – ••k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Senior level position
- Fully remote work
- C++ and legacy systems
- Game engine focus
- English required
Playson is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a new team dedicated to its Game Engine domain. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, mathematics, and compliance, requiring deep ownership of tools and frameworks that enable game logic validation and production monitoring.
You will work closely with mathematicians and backend teams to maintain high standards of accuracy and reliability. The impact of your work directly affects business performance and regulatory readiness, making attention to detail crucial.
What you'll do
- Own and evolve the internal Game Engine and related frameworks
- Review code from mathematicians for quality and correctness
- Support integrations with external game studios via wrappers
- Validate production transaction data against simulation results
- Implement round details logic for regulated markets
- Collaborate with compliance stakeholders and product teams
- Participate in minimal on-call duties for monitoring alerts
What you'll need
- Strong background in C++ and legacy system maintenance
- Experience with mathematical models or probability systems
- Ability to review complex code and provide technical feedback
- Understanding of backend APIs and service communication
- Strong problem-solving skills for non-standard challenges
- Proficiency in English for international collaboration
- Product-oriented mindset with focus on accuracy
Nice to have
- Experience in iGaming, gambling, or casino game development
- Knowledge of Node.js and TypeScript
- Familiarity with ClickHouse or columnar databases
- Understanding of regulated market compliance requirements
- Experience with Kafka, gRPC, Kubernetes, or AWS
- Ukrainian language skills are a plus
Stack
- C++
- Node.js
- TypeScript
- ClickHouse
- Kafka
- gRPC
- Kubernetes
- AWS
How you'll work
- Fully remote and flexible working hours
- Minimal on-call responsibilities for alerts
- International team environment
What you get
- Competitive salary with quarterly bonuses
- Unlimited paid time off and sick leave
- Private medical insurance coverage
- Professional development budget provided
- Financial support for major life events
- Regular company events and international exposure
Hiring process
- Initial HR interview
- Technical interview including live coding
- Final interview stage