Software Engineer

Company Overview

King is a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, with a mission of Making the World Playful. With over 20 years of history, the company delivers iconic mobile games including the Candy Crush franchise and Farm Heroes Saga. King is part of Microsoft and operates with teams globally across Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona, Berlin, Dublin, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and Malta.

Role Overview

As a C++ Developer within the Gameplay and Monetisation Domain for Candy Crush Soda Saga, you will build and evolve systems that drive player growth and IAP (In-App Purchase) performance. You will design, build, and test monetisation features—from purchase flows to progression-linked offers—for a game played by millions of users daily.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, maintain, and optimise monetisation features and systems in Soda's live mobile game, including purchase flows, offer systems, and live-ops content.
• Deliver high-quality C++ code with a strong focus on quality, reliability, and performance.
• Work on complex engineering problems, applying sound judgment to choose practical solutions and ship them at a healthy cadence.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, UX/UI, Data Scientists, and fellow engineers to shape monetisation experiences that add value to both players and the business.
• Utilize live data and A/B test results to validate work and inform decision-making in an experimentation-driven environment.
• Share knowledge with teammates, support junior colleagues, participate in code and design reviews, and engage with engineering forums across the project.
• Use AI development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Copilot) for building, debugging, and reviewing code.

Requirements

• Key Attributes:
  • Curious, analytical, and motivated to understand the connection between technical systems, player experience, and the business.
  • Humble, flexible, and collaborative with the ability to contribute openly in a cross-craft team.
  • Passion for programming with a strong commitment to code quality and polish.
• Experience:
  • Hands-on experience in software development, delivering work to a high standard.
  • Experience building, testing, and maintaining software features in a production environment.
• Knowledge & Skills:
  • Strong C++ skills.
  • Solid understanding of software engineering principles and the ability to solve complex technical issues.
  • Sound coding fundamentals, including writing maintainable code and applying effective testing practices.
  • Comfort using or a willingness to adopt AI development tools.
  • Ability to work in an experimentation-driven environment and make decisions informed by A/B test results and live data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in game development, mobile development, or performance-critical applications.
• Prior exposure to monetisation systems, live-ops, or A/B test-driven work.

Working Environment

• Model: Team First, Hybrid Working model (mix of in-office and home working).
• Inclusivity: Candidates who do not meet every single requirement are encouraged to apply, as the company values potential and underrepresented backgrounds.