Kwalee - Senior Software Engineer - Game Development Environment

Description :

Join the team

As we continue to grow, we are now looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Tools) to join our Publishing/SDK team.

The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for improving and expanding Kwalees core codebase and developing powerful internal tools used across all our games.

You will work closely with the Publishing, SDK, and game development teams.

Together, you will enhance development workflows, integrate third-party technologies, and support the creation of highly successful free-to-play games.

This is a permanent role based in our Bangalore studio, where our daily in-office collaboration fuels creativity and innovation.

Responsibilities :

- Improve and expand Kwalees shared core codebase used across all games.

- Develop tools and systems to speed up and enhance in-house development.

- Support Publishing/SDK-specific requirements and workflows.

- Create scripts (Python, Bash, etc.) to automate tasks and reduce human error.

- Integrate and evaluate third-party SDKs for rollout into development pipelines.

- Research, develop, and evolve core libraries and internal technologies.

- Assist in the creation of native SDKs or reusable libraries.

- Support mass game updates and publishing-related technical rollouts.

- Investigate, troubleshoot, and fix bugs across internal and externally developed games.

- Collaborate with Publishing teams to resolve issues in externally produced titles.

- Mentor junior developers through coaching, feedback, and support.

- Review merge requests and contribute to maintaining high code quality.

- Present workshops and share technical knowledge across the team.

- Review and improve internal development processes and best practices.

- Provide technical support to external teams when required.

- Maintain strong awareness of new and emerging technologies.

- Work collaboratively to maximise the commercial success of Kwalees games and products.

Requirements :

- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Senior Software Engineer, ideally within tools, SDK, or game development environments.

- Strong programming skills with Java, ideally with Android Studio.

- Strong programming skills with Objective-C on Xcode.

- Strong programming skills with experience improving large-scale shared codebases.

- Experience with Unity and C#.

- Experience creating development tools, automation scripts, and internal pipelines.

- Experience with AD mediation is a plus.

- Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python and Bash.

- Experience integrating and maintaining third-party SDKs and libraries.

- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and optimisation skills.

- Ability to mentor and support junior developers in a collaborative environment.

- Comfortable working cross-functionally with publishing, development, and external partners.

- Passion for games, technology, and building scalable systems that support high-performing F2P titles.

- Based in our Bangalore office with 5 days per week on-site.