Scopely is looking for a Principal Artist to join our Slate Development Group in the US on a hybrid or remote basis (Hybrid in Culver City)!

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 developing a AAA action RPG based on a world-renowned IP, and we’re looking for a Principal Artist who combines strong artistic authority, deep worldbuilding sensibility, and hands-on 3D game development expertise.

What You Will Do :

• Art Direction & Visual Quality
  • Uphold and evolve the game’s visual identity, tone, and worldbuilding
  • Ensure a cohesive visual experience across characters, environments, VFX, and UI
  • Apply strong understanding of:
    • Composition (visual, gameplay, and cinematic)
    • Lighting, materials, and atmosphere
    • Environmental storytelling and realism
• External Studio Leadership
  • Partner with our external development studio to guide and coordinate art quality across characters, environments, VFX, UI, and more to achieve AAA-quality output
  • Help establish and maintain efficient art workflows, feedback loops, and quality standards across time zones
  • Translate creative vision into clear, actionable direction for external teams
• Quality Bar & Visual Development
  • Perform paintovers, visual callouts, and written feedback to elevate the art to a AAA-quality bar
  • Identify visual risks early and proactively course-correct to maintain style, readability, and polish
  • Help define and uphold the game’s visual style, ensuring consistency across all art deliverables
• Art → Game Translation
  • Work closely with Tech Art, Design, and Production to ensure:
  • Art is fully functional in-engine
  • Assets meet performance and gameplay readability standards
  • Bridge the gap between:
    • Concept art
    • Final in-game execution

• Feedback & Communication
• Review art submissions and playtest builds to provide concise, actionable feedback that is clear, respectful, and actionable
• Translate high-level creative direction into concrete, production-ready visual guidance for our Shanghai studio
  Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure art supports gameplay and performance needs
  
  
• IP Holder Collaboration
• Partner with our IP holder to establish visual guidelines, approvals, and feedback
• Clearly interpret and relay art feedback to the development team, helping them understand intent and constraints
• Ensure all art content aligns with established IP canon, while still meeting gameplay needs and driving towards a world-class player experience
  
  

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional game art experience, with at least 2+ years in a lead or senior role
• Experience working on AAA action RPGs or fantasy titles or high-end action RPGs on mobile or PC
• 3D Game Development Expertise and deep understanding of real-time game development
• Proven experience collaborating with external or offshore development studios
• Strong visual fundamentals (composition, color, lighting, anatomy, material definition)
• Comfortable doing hands-on paintovers and async visual problem-solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for giving clear, constructive feedback
• Experience working with established IPs and navigating approval pipelines
  
  

Nice to Have

• Experience working with teams in China or across multiple time zones
• Familiarity with Unity pipelines and tooling
• Passion for low-fantasy / grounded worlds 
• Mandarin proficiency

Please include a portfolio or PDF/links to examples of your work in the application.

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!

Scopely is looking for a talented and experienced Senior Render Artist to join our team based from Barcelona & Dublin on a hybrid/remote basis or from the UK & Portugal in a remote basis!

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, unannounced, cross-platform Strategy/MMO title, creating a team of talented and passionate game makers to join us on this exciting journey!

What You’ll Do

As a Senior member of the art team you will be working closely with the Art Directors helping to make their artistic vision come to life. You will work in a collaborative environment to create and iterate on a breadth of 2D Marketing, promotional and in game visuals that showcase this exciting project.  The ideal candidate will show a portfolio of a wide variety of renders / splash screens and marketing art.

• Work closely with the Art Directors to deliver the highest quality visuals for use in promotional materials and rendered images for use in game.
• Produce visual benchmark marketing materials for a wide range of scenarios. This will include 2D imagery for use in advertising, social media, as well as in game usage.
• Facilitate and drive the creation of endearing, memorable promotional renders that reflect the personalities of the characters within the game.
• Collaborate with modelling, rigging, animation, ui and marketing teams to achieve the desired goals.
• Work closely with Production to coordinate rendering resources, schedules and priorities based on project needs.
• Consistently strive to exceed the highest quality standards of the studio.

What We’re Looking For 

• You will be able to demonstrate a history of creating stunning renders and 2D promotional pieces using 3D assets and rendering techniques.
• You will display high level skills and judgement on composition and framing.
• Experience in shipping multiple titles in your career as a Render Artist/Marketing Artist in the games industry.
• Excellent understanding of lighting application in 3D render scenes.
• A working knowledge of posing characters and 3D assets using existing skeletal rigs.
• Maya experience.
• An excellent knowledge of Marmoset toolbag or comparative software.
• Superior communication, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and an ability to receive and provide objective feedback.

Bonus Points

• Experienced working with a licensed IP
• Experience with Substance Painter
• Enjoy the Sci-fi genre
• A passion for video games
  
  

Please include a portfolio or PDF/links to examples of your work in the application. 

Scopely is looking for a Senior QA Analyst to join our unannounced project team in Barcelona on a hybrid basis, working 3 days a week from the hub.

At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and aim to inspire play every day—whether in our work environments alongside 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, unannounced, cross-platform Strategy/MMO title, creating a team of talented and passionate game makers to join us on this exciting journey!

What You Will Do

Reporting to the QA Manager, you will serve as a senior member of the QA team within a development pod(s), helping to drive quality strategy and ensure complex features meet Scopely’s high standards for player experience. You will take ownership of testing strategy, collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, and support the development of high-quality systems across the game.

• Feature Testing: Lead testing efforts for complex features and systems, validating functionality, performance, stability, and player experience across multiple platforms
• Quality Strategy and Planning: Develop and maintain testing strategies, test plans, and release validation processes that support feature delivery and long-term quality goals
• Test Framework and Documentation: Design and author comprehensive test suites for complex features and modules. Establish and maintain quality documentation, standards, and testing infrastructure
• Bug Tracking and Investigation: Monitor, investigate, and verify defects using JIRA or similar tools. Perform root cause analysis and provide clear, actionable reports that support efficient resolution by development teams
• Multi-Pod Support and Prioritization: Work effectively across multiple development pods or feature areas simultaneously, demonstrating strong context switching, prioritization, and adaptability
• Risk Identification and Mitigation: Identify quality risks early by analyzing feature requirements, system dependencies, and technical design. Partner with development leadership to mitigate risks that may impact delivery or player experience
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with designers, engineers, product managers, and other QA teams throughout development, particularly during early stages of pre-production, to ensure quality considerations are integrated into feature design
• Mentorship and Team Support: Guide less experienced QA team members on testing best practices, tools, documentation, and defect reporting. Provide constructive feedback and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
• Communication and Advocacy: Clearly communicate complex testing results, risks, and insights to stakeholders. Serve as a vocal advocate for quality across the team

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting live operations and Games-as-a-Service (GaaS) environments, including ongoing content updates, event releases, and maintaining quality in a continuously evolving player experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality assurance, software development, or a related field
• Experience leading testing efforts or managing QA workstreams across projects or teams
• Strong understanding of game quality, system dependencies, performance considerations, and player experience across mobile and/or PC platforms
• Experience designing and maintaining test plans, test suites, and testing frameworks for complex features
• Experience managing external QA vendors or testers, including delegating test execution, providing clear guidance, answering queries, and analysing results to ensure high-quality outcomes
• Strong experience with bug tracking tools such as JIRA, including defect investigation and root cause analysis
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly present complex information and testing insights
• Experience mentoring QA team members and contributing to collaborative team environments
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment while exercising independent judgment and problem-solving

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!

Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. 

Scopely is looking for a QA Lead to join our unannounced project team in Barcelona on a hybrid basis, working three days a week from the hub. We can support with visa sponsorship and relocation assistance.

At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and aim to inspire play every day—whether in our work environments alongside 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, unannounced, cross-platform Strategy/MMO title, building a team of talented and passionate game makers to join us on this exciting journey.

What You Will Do

As QA Lead, you will coordinate and oversee quality efforts within your game area, ensuring comprehensive coverage and alignment across development teams. Reporting to the QA Manager, you will manage daily QA operations, define testing priorities, and ensure smooth collaboration between QA, production, design, and engineering.

• Quality Leadership & Coordination: You will coordinate QA efforts within your game area, managing daily operations to ensure efficient testing, complete coverage, and alignment with project milestones. Acting as the primary QA point of contact, you’ll maintain clear communication with production, design, and engineering to deliver high-quality results on schedule
• Team Management & Development: You will lead and mentor a team of QA Analysts, guiding their daily work and professional growth while fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment. You’ll set clear goals, promote accountability, and encourage continuous learning and improvement across the team
• Planning & Execution: You will develop and maintain test plans and strategies aligned with design and technical requirements, overseeing execution across gameplay, systems, UI, and backend components. You’ll ensure consistent coverage across platforms, identifying gaps and adjusting resources as the project evolves
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: You will collaborate with engineers, producers, and designers to integrate quality standards throughout development, from concept to release. Working with localization, deployment, and live ops teams, you’ll help validate updates and patches while coordinating with external QA partners to maintain consistent quality and delivery standards
• Quality Insights & Continuous Improvement: You will analyze data and defect trends to identify risks and root causes, providing clear insights to project leadership. You’ll deliver concise QA reports on coverage and release readiness while driving process improvements, automation, and workflow optimizations to enhance overall efficiency
• Release & Live Operations Support: You will lead release readiness testing to ensure stable, high-quality builds across all platforms. You’ll support incident triage, regression testing, and post-release analysis to maintain stability and performance while helping build a scalable QA framework that supports the project’s growth into live operations

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of QA experience in the video game industry, with at least 1–2 years in a coordination or lead role
• Proven experience overseeing QA for complex gameplay systems or live service titles
• Strong understanding of QA processes, methodologies, and risk-based testing approaches
• Skilled in planning, scheduling, and coordinating QA efforts across multidisciplinary teams
• Proficient in JIRA, Testmo, and version control or build management tools
• Familiarity with Unity and experience testing across multiple platforms (mobile, PC, console)
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to mentor and support QA team members while maintaining accountability and clear expectations
• Experience collaborating with external QA partners or co-development studios
• Based in or willing to relocate to Barcelona, with a hybrid schedule (3 days/week in-office)

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!

Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. 

Scopely is looking for a Staff Client Engineer to join our unannounced project in either Spain, Ireland, Portugal or the UK in a hybrid/remote basis.

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, unannounced Strategy/MMO title, creating a team of talented and passionate game makers to join us on this exciting journey! 

What You Will Do 

• Design and implement new features in our core technologies, working collaboratively with other stakeholder teams to understand requirements and identify the best technical solutions
• Propose and implement improvements to our development processes, workflows and tools to increase efficiency, quality and throughput
• Conduct pair programming, code reviews, 1-1’s and knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance skills and build a strong development culture
• Work closely with QA to resolve bugs and deliver high-quality code for testing, contributing directly to the code base
• Be the quality gate for all code that goes into our core technologies. Write clean, efficient and optimized code
• Work with stakeholders to figure out and implement the best alternative technical solutions

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced professional being part of a development team working on gameplay development with the Unity engine
• Familiarity with software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum
• Excellent experience working with multiple stakeholders in the development process, being able to understand their goals and deliver/ evaluate various tech solutions to meet these, as well as knowledge of software engineering best practices and trends
• Strong technical skills and experience in at least one of the following areas: game engines, rendering engines, networking, physics, AI, and audio and excellent programming skills in C#
• Experience with version control, build tools and deployment pipelines
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Adept at communicating with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Bonus Points

• Experience with automated testing and continuous integration
• Experience with cloud technologies and services for game development
• Familiarity with other game engines such as Unreal
• Experience with graphics programming, including shaders
• Knowledge of game design principles and user experience

Scopely is looking for a Senior Content Producer to join our unannounced cross-platform Strategy/MMO project in Barcelona in a hybrid basis. 

At Scopely, we care deeply about inspiring play, every day, both in how we work and in the experiences we create. We are a global team of game makers developing, publishing, and operating some of the most successful mobile-first and cross-platform games in the industry, connecting millions of players worldwide.

We are building an ambitious new Strategy/MMO title and assembling a team of exceptional developers to help shape a long-lasting, content-rich live game. You will partner closely with Design, Narrative, Art, Tech, Product, and Live Ops to ensure that high-quality gameplay content features, events, seasonal drops, and IP-driven beats are delivered on time, at scale, and to the highest quality bar.

What You Will Do

As a Senior Content Producer, you will be responsible for building and scaling the content production pipeline that will power a long-term live service experience. You will own the end-to-end planning, execution, and optimization of gameplay content delivery. You will operate at both strategic and executional levels—building scalable processes while driving day-to-day delivery across content pods.

Content Production & Delivery

• Own the roadmap and execution of gameplay content releases (events, features, expansions, narrative beats, progression content, seasonal drops).
• Partner with Feature Owners and Content Leads to translate creative vision into executable production plans.
• Drive content from concept through implementation, validation, and live release.
• Ensure alignment between creative ambition, technical feasibility, and production capacity.
  
  

Live Operations & Scalability

• Collaborate with Product and Live Ops teams to establish sustainable content cadence models.
• Support planning of recurring events, monetization-driven content, and time-limited experiences.
• Build scalable pipelines for high-volume content production in a live service environment.
• Monitor risks related to content throughput, quality, and cross-team dependencies.
  
  

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Embed within one or more multi-disciplinary pods focused on content delivery.
• Facilitate requirement gathering, dependency mapping, and capacity planning.
• Drive alignment across Design, Art, Engineering, QA, and external stakeholders.
• Lead content reviews, milestone tracking, and release readiness validation.
  
  

Process & Operational Excellence

• Own and evolve content production workflows, sprint structures, and release pipelines.
• Implement clear tracking frameworks using JIRA and Confluence.
• Maintain accurate visibility on delivery status, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to studio-wide production improvements and best practices.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of production experience, with significant experience focused on gameplay content or live service environments.
• Demonstrated experience delivering high-volume content in a live game setting.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and large-scale cross-functional development.
• Advanced proficiency in JIRA, roadmap planning, and dependency management.
• Ability to balance creative ambition with executional discipline.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to align diverse stakeholders.
• Strong prioritization skills and comfort operating in dynamic, evolving environments.
• Deep familiarity with how live content impacts player engagement, retention, and monetization.
  
  

Bonus Points

• Experience on large-scale Strategy, MMO, or live service games.
• Experience building or scaling content pipelines during pre-production or early development.
• Scrum Master certification or formal Agile training.
• Experience coordinating with external IP partners or licensors.
• Passion for live games and long-term player engagement strategies.

Scopely is looking for a top-performing Senior Gameplay Designer to join an exciting unannounced project in development in person at our Culver City hub, or remotely within the US or Canada!

Join a team that is early in its journey to build a new F2P Multiplayer Adventure title with World Class IP. You’ll design new gameplay abilities, traversal methods, and environmental elements, then tie them all together in compelling encounters that are approachable, creative, and endlessly replayable.

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.

What You Will Do 

• Create compelling tools and abilities that empower players in expressive, creative ways.
• Iterate on and polish our core player movement systems.
• Design environmental features that serve both as obstacles as well as opportunities in gameplay.
• Implement encounters for players that can be approached in multiple ways to deliver a robust gameplay sandbox. 
• Partner with other gameplay, content, and level designers to foster player creativity and emergent play.
• Ensure gameplay appeals to a broad audience while still delivering deep engagement and replayability.
• Collaborate across disciplines (animation, art, audio, VFX, engineering, UI/UX) to deliver responsive, readable, and impactful gameplay.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record designing and shipping gameplay elements (like weapons, hero kits, ability designs, etc.) for a live service.
• Experience using level design tools to layout encounters in an action-adventure game, with an emphasis on player agency and alternate approaches.
• Passion for developing action sandboxes that prioritize player expression and creativity.
• Fluency in how animation, audio, and effects shape the feel of gameplay.
• Strong thematic sense, able to wrap mechanics in evocative, resonant presentation.
• Hands-on implementation ability with enthusiasm for building things directly.
• Systemic and goal-driven design process, with a focus on developing and validating gameplay through playtesting and iteration.
• Clear communicator and culture leader.

Bonus Points

• Knowledge of third-person camera design for action games.
• Mobile design background, especially on mobile games with real-time action.
• Familiarity with designing for cross-platform games.
• History of building gameplay to appeal to a broad audience.
• Experience delivering emergent gameplay via physics.
• Unity game engine knowledge.

Scopely is looking for a Server Engineer to join a new truly unique multiplayer strategy game in Barcelona, Spain on a hybrid basis. We can support with visa sponsorship.

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, unannounced Strategy/MMO title, creating a team of talented and passionate game makers to join us on this exciting journey!   

What You Will Do    

• Work in a team responsible for designing, developing and maintaining backend services and APIs in Python running on AWS
• Design and implement new features in our core technologies, working collaboratively with other stakeholder teams to understand requirements and identify the best technical solutions as well as plan the future of our server core technologies that will lay the foundation for exciting new gameplay features
• Inspect the performance of our server clusters and propose improvements
• Deep analysis of player behaviors and how our server can be hardened to both improve player experience and also defend against bad actors (botters, cheaters, etc)
• Work closely with the QA team to resolve bugs and deliver high quality code as well as Deploy, monitor, and manage applications in a cloud environment such as AWS
• Stay up-to-date with industry changes and emerging trends, especially regarding Python, Redis and its ecosystem, AWS, Gaming, etc

What We’re Looking For   

• Highly experienced being part of a professional development team or other relevant area
• Experience in developing highly available back-end systems and servers for large-scale MMO games, high-traffic web systems or applications
• Experienced with Python and its ecosystem (libraries, frameworks, etc.), familiarity with web frameworks such as Flask, Tornado, FastAPI, or another similar web framework and Python threading, as well as the principles of async programming
• Familiar in design and implementation of highly-scalable, reliable, and secure systems using Redis and its ecosystem, such as Redislabs. Solid understanding of RESTful API design and development. Ability to write efficient low-latency, low-IO code
• Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems and Docker containers, as well as Redis, MySQL (or similar database systems). Good understanding of how to prevent intrusions, injections, cheating etc.
• Experience in version control, especially multi-track development and familiarity with deployments methodologies and CI/CD pipelines as well as automated testing
• Experience with stateful and stateless game server architectures

Bonus Points   

• Familiarity with messaging systems such as RabbitMQ, AWS SQS, Redis Streams
• Experience working with AWS services like EC2, ECR, RDS, S3, and IAM
• Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and experience with Terraform for managing infrastructure deployment
• Understanding of network infrastructure and cloud networking concepts, such as VPC, Subnet, Security Groups, and Load Balancing
• Experience with traffic analysis via Charles proxy, browser developer tools, Datadog, logs
• Understanding Kibana / Datadog log querying and dashboards

Scopely is looking for a Staff Server Engineer to join our new unannounced project in Barcelona, Spain to work on a hybrid basis 3 times a week. We can support with visa sponsorship and relocation support.

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 distributed team of game enthusiasts who are developing, publishing, and innovating in the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world every day.

We are in the development stages of one of our new unannounced projects. We are looking for passionate game makers to collaborate, get in early and make their mark on this exciting venture

We are in the early stages of development on a bold, unannounced, cross-platform Strategy/MMO title, crafting a team of dedicated and hard-working game makers to join us on this exciting journey!

What You Will Do

• The Staff Backend Software Engineer will lead the effort to develop new backend features for our game, focusing on developing large scale features in collaboration with other developers and game stakeholders
• Work as part of a cross functional team that develops core technologies and game features 
• Mentor members of the backend teams 
• Analyze and identify technical bottlenecks in the existing codebase as well as future implementations, and propose new technical strategies
• Refactor and optimize internal code to improve efficiency, scalability, and maintainability
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to ensure cohesive and scalable backend architecture
• Develop and enforce best practices for code quality, and emphasize maintainability and scalability in a distributed architecture
• Conduct regular code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to continually enhance backend technologies and practices
• Collaborate with Design, Product and other game stakeholders to define roadmap and prioritize technical initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced in Software Development
• Experience in developing highly available back-end systems and servers for large-scale MMO games, high-traffic web systems or applications
• Experienced with Go, Python and C#.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture, cloud-native development, and container orchestration
• Problem-solving skills and ability to lead complex projects
• High leadership skills, with experience mentoring junior and peer engineers
• High degree of collaboration in a cross functional team to deliver product features focused on solid and realistic solutions.

Scopely is looking for an Engineering Manager (Web Platform) to join our unannounced project in Barcelona on a hybrid basis working 3 days a week from the hub. 

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, unannounced, cross-platform Strategy/MMO title, creating a team of talented and passionate game makers to join us on this exciting journey!

What You Will Do 

We are looking for a Engineering Manager (Web Platform) to lead a team of engineers with a strong focus on modern web development stacks to help build and maintain the backend for our Game LiveOps platform. In this role, you’ll work closely with product teams, designers, and other disciplines to deliver high-performance tools and features that support real-time operations and engaging gameplay experiences.

• Leadership: Lead a high performing team of fullstack engineers by proposing and implementing improvements to the development processes, workflows and tools, to increase efficiency, quality and throughput.
• Collaboration: Work with Production and Product Owners to own the development cycle and identify the engineering tasks and processes needed to complete the roadmap. Maintain positive working relationships with technology teams within Scopely to improve the use of shared technologies.
• Communication: Facilitate communication both within and across disciplines. Facilitate and encourage the sharing of technical knowledge and code between projects.
• Growth: Participate in activities of recruitment, onboarding, development and professional training of the team. Define clear objectives to direct reports.
• LiveOps & Live Services: Lead the Development of features that support live game operations, empowering our designers and operators with real-time control and insights.
• Scalable Solutions: Lead the  design and implementation of high-performance, low-latency web services in a cloud environment (AWS preferred) that can handle millions of players.
• Automation & Best Practices: Contribute to CI/CD pipelines design and implementation of automated tests to ensure high standards of code quality and maintainability.
• Technical Guidance: Lead code reviews, technical discussions, and architecture planning to ensure best practices and continuous improvement of the engineering practices.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: professional experience as senior software engineer, with a strong foundation in programming and web development and with relevant experience in a team leadership role
• Leadership: track record of working in complex products (games is a bonus), leading initiatives from 0 to 1 with high degree of collaboration and quality with cross functional teams and multiple teams working on the same product and the same roadmap
• Backend Proficiency: hands-on experience in modern backend languages (Python strongly preferred; Go or C# also a plus).
• Web Technologies: Solid experience in the development of RESTful services and modern web frameworks (Vue.js or Angular preferred). Experience with JavaScript (ES6), TypeScript, and CSS preprocessors (e.g., SCSS) is essential
• Database Expertise: experience with relational databases (MySQL/Postgres) and caching solutions (Redis), as well as other NoSQL databases like DynamoDB
• Cloud & Containers: Professional experience with containerized solutions (Docker, AWS ECS, Kubernetes) in a public cloud environment (AWS preferred). Infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) is a bonus.
• Automation & CI/CD: experience with setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automated tests, and load testing for robust production deployments.
• Engineering Best Practices: Committed to enforce and practice clean, maintainable, and testable code, with an emphasis on performance and scalability.

Scopely is looking for a mid-level Producer of External Development to join Slate Development Group and contribute to an ambitious new AAA mobile ARPG game, based in Shanghai, China. 

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 games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.

Slate Development Group owns Scopely’s editorial and content strategy, including the company’s greenlighting, Game Development Framework (GDF), studio strategy (organic and inorganic) and slate-wide budget and investment strategy.

What You Will Do

The Producer will support external development efforts and play a key role in coordinating production activities across development, QA, and localization partners. This role serves as the operational backbone for quality assurance and localization pipelines, ensuring smooth execution, clear communication, and consistent delivery standards across internal teams and external vendors.

You will work closely with the publishing team, development team, QA vendor, and localization vendor to manage priorities, track progress, and ensure deliverables meet quality and linguistic standards. The role requires strong organizational skills, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to identify gaps in process and drive continuous improvement.

• QA Coordination & Release Readiness: Act as the central point of coordination between internal and external QA teams, development, and design. Own day-to-day QA communication, including managing test schedules, tracking test coverage, and following up on bug resolution. Support test planning activities such as writing or reviewing test cases, coordinating regression and smoke test cycles, and aligning QA scope with milestone requirements. Lead bug triage sessions, assist in severity classification, and ensure critical issues are escalated and resolved in a timely manner. 
• Localization & Localization QA Management: Serve as the primary production contact for localization vendors and localization QA teams across all supported regions and languages. Manage the full localization pipeline from string extraction and handoff through translation, review, implementation, and in-game verification. Maintain localization schedules, track deliverable status, and proactively surface risks that may impact regional release dates. Coordinate localization QA (LQA) cycles, including linguistic testing, cosmetic layout checks, and functional validation of localized builds. Manage feedback loops between LQA testers, translators, and developers to ensure issues are logged, prioritized, and resolved efficiently. Identify workflow inefficiencies and help optimize processes across translation management, asset handoffs, and LQA reporting.
• Cross-Functional Coordination & Execution Support: Partner with Marketing, Community, and User Research teams to support community feedback initiatives and playtest requests. Maintain clear cross-team communication, help align stakeholders on priorities, and proactively remove blockers to keep projects moving forward.
• Production Operations & Process Support: Take a hands-on approach to supporting additional production initiatives as needed, helping to drive alignment, mitigate risks, and keep cross-functional efforts on track.
• Risk Awareness & Issue Management: Proactively identify risks or dependencies that may impact QA timelines, localization schedules, or overall delivery. Escalate issues when necessary and collaborate with stakeholders to drive practical, timely solutions.

What You Will Need

• 3+ years of experience in game production, preferably supporting external development teams.
• Hands-on experience managing QA processes end-to-end, including test planning, test case coordination, bug tracking and triage, and release readiness sign-off.
• Direct experience working with external QA vendors, managing test schedules, tracking defect resolution, and maintaining quality standards across build cycles.
• Hands-on experience managing localization workflows, including string handoffs, translation review cycles, and coordination with localization vendors and LQA teams.
• Familiarity with localization QA processes, including linguistic testing, layout validation, and functional verification of localized builds across multiple languages.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional communication across development, QA, design, and external partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Experience supporting cross-team initiatives with Marketing, Community, or User Research is a plus.
• Comfortable using production tools such as Jira and Airtable.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced production environment.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

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!

We are looking for a Staff Graphics Engineer in Ireland, UK, Spain, or Portugal in a hybrid or remote basis. We can support with visa sponsorship.

We are looking for strong rendering expertise and a passion for delivering high-quality, high-performance visuals. You will work on real-time rendering features and optimizations that help our game look and run its best across a wide range of devices. 

We are in the early stages of development on an ambitious, unannounced, cross-platform Strategy/MMO title, creating a team of talented and passionate game makers to join us on this exciting journey!

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.

What You Will Do

• Develop and optimize real-time rendering features on mobile platforms using Vulkan (Android) and Metal (iOS).

• Work with clustered/meshlet-based geometry systems, implementing GPU-driven visibility, culling, and LOD.

• Integrate and refine modern rendering techniques such as clustered/tiled lighting, temporal anti-aliasing (TAA), and super-resolution (TSR).

• Assist in the development of real-time global illumination features in collaboration with senior technical staff, ensuring scalability across different device tiers.

• Write and optimize shaders (HLSL/GLSL/MSL) for power-efficient mobile performance.

• Profile GPU/CPU performance and analyze rendering bottlenecks using tools like RenderDoc, Perfetto, Xcode GPU Debugger, and Mali/Snapdragon profilers.

• Contribute to GPU memory layout design, draw submission strategies, and render pass optimizations for tile-based GPUs.

• Collaborate closely with engine and content teams to ensure visuals meet quality and performance goals across platforms.

• Stay informed on industry rendering trends and suggest improvements to our pipeline.

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of graphics programming experience, with a focus on mobile platforms.

• Strong C++ skills with experience working in performance-critical rendering code.

• Solid knowledge of Vulkan and/or Metal APIs.

• Experience with Unity’s Scriptable Render Pipeline (SRP), including extending or customizing SRPs.

• Understanding of mobile GPU architecture (tiling, bandwidth, power constraints).

• Proficiency in GPU performance profiling and optimization workflows.

• Familiarity with compute-based rendering techniques, GPU-driven pipelines, and modern culling/visibility approaches.

Bonus Points

• Experience with UE5’s Nanite/Lumen or equivalent advanced rendering solutions.

• Background in custom engine development or low-level rendering systems.

• Contributions to open-source graphics tools or technical publications.

• Cross-platform rendering experience beyond mobile (PC/console).

Scopely is looking for a Senior Producer - External Development to join Slate Development Group and contribute to an ambitious new AAA mobile game, based in Shanghai, China. 

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 games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.

We are in the early stages of development on an ambitious, unannounced AAA mobile game, 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

The Senior Producer will play a key role in driving our efforts across publishing and the development team to support our ambitious new AAA game. As a Senior Producer, you will collaborate with internal and external teams to manage the strategy, execution, and overall readiness of our production capabilities across all marketing efforts. This position offers an unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the success of this game.

You will report to the Executive Producer and work closely with all business stakeholders to ensure that our internal processes and capabilities are optimized to guide our game through the various stages of development.

• Manage & Execute on Publishing Deliverables: Define, monitor, and report on important achievements in the publishing process, ensuring that all materials, content approvals, and deliverables are completed on schedule and meet the necessary standards.
• Publishing Tech Needs: Digest publishing/marketing team technical needs into the tech roadmap and executable plans. Work with Product Manager, Tech Producers and Tech Director to define spec, execution and testing plans.
• Optimize Publisher Operations: Collaborate with the Executive Producer to set up and refine publishing processes, ensuring that all workflows are optimized for efficiency and effectiveness across the game’s lifecycle.
• Take a Hands-On Approach: Be ready to dive into the details and assist with hands-on tasks whenever necessary, whether it’s troubleshooting issues, creating documentation, or directly supporting the team to keep the project moving forward.
• Implement Best Practices for Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with various cross-functional teams like Marketing, PR, legal, and Customer Support to ensure seamless coordination and that all publishing activities align with the game’s launch strategy and ongoing support.
• Facilitate Publisher & Developer Communication: Act as a communication channel for specific topics between the publishing and development team, ensuring that all parties are informed, aligned, and working towards the same goals.
• Support External Development: Lead and coordinate with external developers to ensure timely progress on specific areas of focus (e.g., ratings, submissions, legal compliance, etc.) and alignment across all relevant areas.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks related to publishing activities and proactively develop mitigation strategies to ensure the game’s successful launch and post-launch support.

What will you need:

• At least 5+ years of production experience in the video game industry, including a minimum of 3 years specifically with a video game publisher.
• Mandarin & English Proficiency
• Proven track record in managing and coordinating production efforts across various platforms, mostly mobile, ensuring consistent quality and alignment with platform-specific requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing the process of shipping a game, including handling ratings, marketing operation, legal, and live operations.
• Proven track record of delivering results, coupled with a strong passion for effectively using and collaborating with various applications (e.g., Google Suite, Jira, etc.) to drive project success, adapting as necessary to meet job demands..
• Demonstrated ability to develop comprehensive schedules, monitor task progress and deliverables, and achieve timely completion of project objectives. Proven experience in organizing activities and providing oversight to ensure project adherence and meet deadlines.
• Experience working with executives in a fast-paced, agile environment. The ideal candidate will approach the job with a great sense of urgency, enjoy taking the initiative, thrive at juggling multiple priorities, and seamlessly shift gears as needed.
• Analytical, observant, and strategic, applying the right balance between data and qualitative information to decision-making.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can navigate ambiguity as we ramp up the team and project.

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!