Senior HTML5 Game Developer - Fully Remote
SOFTGAMES
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Job Type
- full-time
- Salary
- Unknown
- Posted
- August 26, 2025
Job Description
Job description
SOFTGAMES is looking for a Senior HTML5 Game Developer to join our team and elevate our games with innovative new features on instant gaming platforms, delighting tens of millions of players each month.
As a Senior HTML5 Game Developer, you will take ownership of designing, building, testing, and implementing exciting features into our live games. You’ll also play a key role in expanding our games to new and existing instant game platforms, ensuring exceptional player experiences. Collaboration will be at the heart of your work, as you’ll partner with producers, artists, and other developers to share knowledge, refine processes, and implement best practices.
**Qualified applicants will be expected to complete a technical assessment.
Your role
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Develop new Instant Games to be played by millions of users
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Maintain and optimize game features of existing Instant Games
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Reduce loading time and bandwidth usage by optimizing code and assets
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Write robust, maintainable and extensible code
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Estimate the complexity of tasks and write technical specifications
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Contribute to shared libraries and communicate changes to fellow developers
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Share knowledge and help colleagues
Your profile
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Great passion for games!
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5+ years of professional software engineering experience
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Shipped and maintained at least 2 games, preferably on multiple platforms
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Strong knowledge and experience with PixiJS and TypeScript (HTML5)
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Ability to write well-abstracted, reusable and tested code while applying architectural best practices
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Proficient in optimizing and deep profiling of browser applications
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Proficient with build systems (e.g. Vite or Webpack)
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Experience with automated testing tools and CI/CD pipelines
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Ability to quickly get up to speed with existing code and tech stacks
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Experience with the Facebook Instant Games SDK is a plus
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Open-minded, humble and always curious to learn
Benefits
Softgames is offering a great package including:
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Remote first - We have a flexible working setup. Either fully remote wherever you are or on-site in our modern office in central Berlin - You decide.
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Flexible working hours - Structure your working hours to your needs. No crunch, no overtime!
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Generous vacation regulation no matter where you are!
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Home office allowance - Working from home but something is missing? We offer a budget to make your home office as productive as possible.
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Further Training - Everyone at SOFTGAMES is offered training opportunities to strengthen their skills or learn something new!
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Studio - We’re a remote-first company but also offer a super modern office with state-of-the-art tech, based in the center of Berlin.
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Equipment - Choose between a MacBook Pro or Lenovo Laptop.
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Meal allowances - A monthly budget is additionally granted to be spent for your lunches.
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Wellness Benefits - Access to Virtual Yoga, Meditation, and more to stay healthy!
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Monthly extra grant for home office electricity + internet costs.
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Swag - Enjoy our stylish Hoodies, Bags, Mugs, etc.
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Offsite Retreats - Twice a year the entire company gets together to learn, share ideas, focus on the future, and celebrate our successes. Our events in general are epic but our off-site Retreat is one of a kind.
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Team events - We have virtual Game Nights, Pub Quizzes, Team lunches and much more
At SOFTGAMES, we value a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone's ideas are heard and valued. Join our dynamic team and be part of the exciting world of mobile gaming. Apply now and let your expertise shine!
Job requirements
SOFTGAMES is the leading instant gaming company. We develop casual, truly social games that can be played instantly across all devices. Our hypersocial blockbuster game “Bubble Shooter Pro” became a global top grossing game on Facebook and is played by millions of people around the world every day. We partner closely with Facebook, Samsung and more to craft the next generation of instant games that billions of people can play together. SOFTGAMES is a remote first company and the home of around 100 people from all over the world. We believe in proactive, independent teams with the freedom to take initiative, challenge the status quo, and with the mission to build everlasting casual games for every platform.
At SOFTGAMES, we believe that different perspectives and background in our teams contribute to the quality of our work. We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion / worldview, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.
Have we caught your interest? Then we look forward to your detailed application together with your salary expectations and earliest possible start date.
π― Who is this job for?
This Senior HTML5 Game Developer role at SOFTGAMES is ideal for an experienced engineer (5+ years) with strong expertise in PixiJS, TypeScript, and HTML5, who has shipped and maintained at least two games. You’ll design and optimize instant games for millions of players, focusing on performance, scalability, and reusable code while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficiency with build systems (Vite/Webpack), CI/CD pipelines, and browser optimization is key, with experience in the Facebook Instant Games SDK a plus. Perfect for a passionate game developer seeking a remote-first, flexible environment with strong benefits and opportunities to innovate in social gaming.
π¬ Potential Interview Questions
1. What core technologies are required for this role?
PixiJS and TypeScript (HTML5).
2. How many years of professional software engineering experience are required?
At least 5 years.
3. How many shipped games should the candidate have?
At least 2, preferably across multiple platforms.
4. What coding qualities are expected from the candidate?
Well-abstracted, reusable, maintainable, and tested code with architectural best practices.
5. What optimization skills are important for this position?
Proficiency in reducing loading times, bandwidth usage, and deep profiling of browser applications.
6. What build systems should the candidate be familiar with?
Vite or Webpack.
7. What additional tools and practices are valuable?
Automated testing tools, CI/CD pipelines, and quick adaptation to existing codebases.
8. What SDK experience would be a plus?
Facebook Instant Games SDK.
9. What soft skills are emphasized for this role?
Open-mindedness, humility, curiosity to learn, and knowledge sharing with colleagues.
10. What benefits does SOFTGAMES offer?
Remote-first setup, flexible working hours, generous vacation, home office allowance, training opportunities, modern Berlin office, equipment choice, meal allowances, wellness benefits, electricity/internet grants, swag, offsite retreats, and team events.
π Job Summary
SOFTGAMES is a global leader in instant gaming, developing casual and social HTML5 games that can be played instantly across all devices. Known for hits like Bubble Shooter Pro, one of Facebook’s top-grossing global games, SOFTGAMES partners with industry giants like Facebook and Samsung to deliver next-generation gaming experiences played by millions daily. With a remote-first culture and a diverse international team of around 100 professionals, the company fosters creativity, independence, and collaboration while building long-lasting casual games that reach players worldwide.