Lead Software Engineer, Web/Full Stack

Lead Software Engineer, Web/Full Stack – Pokémon GO at Scopely Location: Mexico City (hybrid, 3 days a week in‑office) Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile‑first video game company that creates, publishes, and live‑operates immersive games. Our portfolio includes award‑winning titles such as "MONOPOLY GO", “Star Trek™ Fleet Command”, “Stumble Guys”, “MARVEL Strike Force”, and “Yahtzee® With Buddies”. Niantic’s mission is to use emerging technology to enrich our experiences as human beings in the physical world. We build products that inspire movement, exploration, and face‑to‑face social interaction. What You Will Do Build and lead a high‑performing cross‑functional team of engineers, designers, and program managers based in Mexico City. Architect and implement high‑impact web full‑stack features end to end, in collaboration with engineering teams across sites. Build well‑designed, reusable services and components that can be shared across Niantic’s web applications. Collaborate with design and product teams to ensure the goals of the product are aligned with delivered features or services. Participate in code reviews, write unit tests, and conduct troubleshooting to ensure uptime for live systems. Collaborate with cross‑functional team members and stakeholders to cultivate strong working relationships, including regular and reliable attendance and participation in meetings. Act as a cultural, linguistic, and technical bridge between teams across global offices, including in the United States, Japan, and Spain. Travel to Scopely’s various international offices as needed (e.g., the U.S., Tokyo, and Barcelona). What We're Looking For BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, or a related technical field. 3+ years industry experience in full‑stack web development or related fields. Experience mentoring junior engineers, strong cross‑functional collaboration, and leading projects. Demonstrated history leading delivery of projects involving multiple contributors. Proficiency in multiple application domains (e.g., cloud infrastructure, backend, frontend) and a demonstrated ability to learn and deliver products utilizing new technologies. Strong experience in advanced, modern JavaScript technologies and frameworks (GraphQL, React, Node). Demonstrated ability to propose, implement, and launch high‑impact features. Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and handle stress appropriately and/or solve practical problems with little advance notice. Experience working on cross‑functional teams with effective written and verbal communication, including synchronous interactions with others. Fluency in Spanish, with ability to periodically travel to global offices (U.S., Japan, Barcelona). Bonus Points Demonstrated commitment to quality, including concrete deliverables around performance and test coverage. Experience in backend technologies (e.g., Golang, GRPC). Experience building applications and products end to end. Experience managing engineering or multifunctional teams. Experience helping shape tactical and strategic product direction and execution as a strong engineering partner. Experience with Cloud Services like AWS, Azure, or GCP. Equal Employment Opportunity Scopely is committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect and provided equal employment opportunities. Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr