Gameplay Programmer – Software Engineer (C++)

About the role

We are looking for a Gameplay Programmer to join the Candy Crush Soda Saga team at King. As a Software Engineer you will work primarily in C++ on our internal game engine, turning design concepts into high‑quality gameplay code that reaches millions of mobile players worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain core gameplay features and systems in C++.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, product managers and QA to translate ideas into functional code.
• Break down large objectives into tasks, estimate effort and deliver reliable solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, testing and architecture discussions to uphold code quality.
• Investigate live issues, profile performance, fix bugs and address technical debt.

Required profile

• Strong communication skills and ability to work within cross‑disciplinary teams.
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and give/receive feedback.
• Experience working autonomously while keeping stakeholders informed.

Required skills

• Modern C++ programming.
• Software design patterns.
• Version control systems.
• Debugging and profiling large codebases.