Software Engineer

Scopely is looking for a Software Engineer Web/Full Stack to join ourPokémon GO Engineering team in Mexico City 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.

In this role you will be a key individual contributor focused on developing and scaling the critical web applications and player-facing features that support the global Pokémon GO community. You will build highly interactive responsive web experiences while ensuring seamless data integration with our backend services.

What You Will Do

We are seeking an adventurous execution-focused Software Engineer Web/Full Stack. We look for engineers with a strong technical background great execution and a self-starter mentality. The ideal candidate loves to jump into the unknown clarify ambiguities quickly learn from failures and break down vague ideas into concrete tasks.

As an individual contributor on the web applications team you will be responsible for:

• Building well-designed highly performant and reusable web applications and UI components using React and TypeScript.
• Crafting delightful low-latency user interfaces that deliver a seamless experience across desktop and mobile browsers for millions of active players.
• Implementing and maintaining backend services and APIs that reliably serve data to your web applications.
• Designing and implementing efficient client-server contracts utilizing a modern suite of network protocols including HTTP GraphQL and gRPC.
• Collaborating closely between engineering design and product teams to ensure the goals of the product are aligned with the delivered web features.
• Participating in code reviews writing comprehensive unit tests and conducting troubleshooting to ensure uptime for live production systems.
• Collaborating with cross-functional team members and stakeholders to cultivate strong working relationships including regular and reliable attendance and participation in meetings.
• Required in-office 3 days per week based in Mexico City Mexico.

What Were Looking For

• BS MS or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 3 years of professional industry experience in full-stack web development within a technology or gaming company.
• Strong production-proven experience building web applications with TypeScript React and framework architectures like .
• Solid understanding of client-server application domains with practical experience querying data and managing network communication via HTTP GraphQL and gRPC.
• Ability to integrate modern AI coding assistants into your daily workflow to streamline development while ensuring all AI-generated contributions meet team standards for safety architecture and reliability.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently take on ambiguous challenges and break down goals into concrete tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stress appropriately with the adaptability to handle dynamic situations with little advance notice.
• Experience working on cross-functional teams with the ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communications including synchronous interactions with others.
• Fluency in English and Spanish with excellent communication skills.

Bonus Points

• Demonstrated commitment to frontend quality including concrete deliverables around performance profiling Core Web Vitals optimization and test coverage.
• Experience with Cloud Services like GCP.
• A passion for Pokémon GO and a deep understanding of social or gaming web products.

Please ensure that the résumé/CV you attach is written in English.

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 persons 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.

About Scopely

Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company home to many of the worlds most beloved and enduring experiences including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time MONOPOLY GO! and Pokémon GO along with Stumble Guys Star Trek Fleet Command MARVEL Strike Force WWE Champions the Scrabble franchise Yahtzee With Buddies and many others. Across mobile web PC and console Scopely creates develops publishes and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play.

Founded in 2011 Scopely is powered by its exceptional team including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe a distinctive tenet-driven culture and its proprietary technology platform Playgami. Together these strengths have fueled Scopelys position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like MONOPOLY GO! from the ground up or expanding through strategic acquisitions including the FoxNext GSN and Niantic games businesses Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come.

Recognized multiple times as one of the 100 Most Influential Companies in the World by TIME magazine and one of Fast Companys Worlds Most Innovative Companies and Best Workplaces for Innovators Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good creating meaningful connections vibrant communities and making life better through play.

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Employment at Scopely is based solely on a persons 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.