Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer Scopely is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our Engineering team in Mexico City on a hybrid basis, working 3 days at the hub Overview Playgami is Scopely's internal SaaS platform that powers our mobile games, supporting millions of users and processing large volumes of data. As Lead Engineer, you will help shape the technology that underpins our game teams and worldwide player base. What You’ll Do Design, architect, and implement backend systems and tools that enable top‑tier mobile games to run at scale Collaborate directly with game teams to integrate new features and systems using technologies such as Java, C#, and Node.js Drive technical excellence by championing best practices in development, architecture, and infrastructure for distributed systems Ensure systems are reliable, scalable, secure, and high‑performance across live operations Own delivery end‑to‑end: from design to deployment, ensuring technical quality and long‑term maintainability Partner cross‑functionally with Product, Design, and other Engineering teams to define goals and execution strategies Stay close to the business context by developing a deep understanding of the games your systems support and shaping decisions that balance technical and product needs Mentor and guide a small group of engineers on technical topics and problem‑solving approaches, fostering growth and learning What We’re Looking For 8+ years of experience in software engineering and system design Hands‑on experience in Java, C#, or another OO language, with strong knowledge of asynchronous and multi‑threaded programming Proven experience with cloud computing (AWS, GCP, or similar) and large‑scale distributed systems Proven success in delivering large‑scale, production‑ready systems that are reliable, maintainable, and drive measurable impact for live products or platforms Strong English language skills are required for this role Curiosity and drive to solve complex challenges and continually elevate the quality of our engineering practice Business‑aware technical judgment: able to make decisions that balance engineering excellence with practical product impact Collaborative mindset: thrives in cross‑functional environments, balancing independent ownership with strong partnerships across teams Growth‑oriented leadership: mentors and coaches junior engineers, fostering learning, technical excellence, and shared success Nice to have Experience with modern web technologies like React, Vue, or Angular Familiarity with Unity or other game engines like Unreal Experience mentoring or leading small engineering teams Interest in gaming or large‑scale interactive systems About Scopely Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile‑first video‑game company that creates, publishes, and live‑operates immersive games on mobile, web, PC, and beyond. Founded in 2011, Scopely has a proprietary technology platform – Playgami – that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry. Equal Opportunity Employer 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