Staff Server Engineer_Monopoly GO!

• Lead a team of Engineers, setting clear expectations and providing continuous feedback, coaching, and mentoring to ensure success and growth
• Working closely with feature owners, economy, liveops and other development teams to implement feature simulations and technological pipelines for Monopoly GO!
• Driving the implementation of systems that transform raw game data into analytical datasets for simulation and evaluation
• Ensuring technical performance is “Best-in-Class” throughout development
• Writing automated, high-quality tests (unit, integration, load, etc.) and working with QA teams to improve gameplay experience, curtail exploits and ensure that everything works smoothly
• Reviewing Technical Design Documents and provide feedback and guidance to other engineers
• Collaborating and communicating with cross-functional departments including: economy, liveops, qa, etc.
• Participating in a strong engineering team and culture
• Live game support & troubleshooting
• Contributing to technical plans and discussing the workflows and requirements with stakeholders
• Implementing tools to empower our liveops and game design teams in the creation of new and exciting game-play experiences
• Explore AI-assisted tools (LLMs, copilots, automation frameworks) to improve productivity, enhance analysis depth, and accelerate iteration cycles

• 6+ years as part of a professional game development team or other relevant area
• Experience managing people, driving 1:1s and performance reviews, doing follow ups and providing regular feedback to direct reports
• Experience driving and leading the technical execution of complex and interdisciplinary developments
• Mastery of C#, Python or another OO language, including experience with asynchronous and multi-threaded programming paradigms
• Hands-on experience with cloud computing (AWS, GCP...) and low-latency, high-scale distributed systems
• Strong computer science and engineering fundamentals (data structures, concurrency, design patterns, algorithms)
• Strong understanding of game framework architecture at scale, maintainability over time, robust API design, etc.
• Strong knowledge of application design best patterns and practices; understanding of maintainability concerns when designing and implementing applications
• Enjoy solving complex technical problems, especially in large systems
• Willingness to learn and work with new technologies
• You’re a great tech communicator who knows how to share knowledge with non-technical people
• You have a desire to seek out and take on user feedback to drive world class application development
• A passion for games

• Experience building your own games as personal projects or game jams
• Experience with AWS, Docker, Kibana, Ansible
• Experience with automated testing
• Solid experience with SQL and at least one data warehouse (BigQuery preferred)
• Knowledge of probability, applied statistics, and simulation techniques
• Experience with distributed processing tools: Spark, PySpark, or alternatives
• Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines using Airflow, DBT, or similar frameworks
• Experience in gaming, monetization, or game economy
• Familiarity with gameplay logic or LiveOps systems
• Experience developing internal libraries or tools for non-technical teams
• Curiosity for experimenting with AI systems to extend capabilities of existing pipelines or prototype new evaluation methods

At Scopely, we believe in creating a supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect and inclusivity. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other protected status.

About Scopely

Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s 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 Scopely’s 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 Company's "World's 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.

Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries worldwide. For more information, visit: https://www.scopely.com/.