Senior Game Developer (Cocos2d-x/Cocos Creator)

I. KEY JOB DUTIES

• Plan and develop mobile game projects on the Cocos platform (Cocos2d-x or Cocos Creator).
• Meet with the design team to discuss game ideas and specifications, then implement new features based on the game design plans and give technical feedback.
• Work closely with Game Artists to bring art, Spine animations, and UI into the game efficiently.
• Define the technical strategy, architecture, and development pipeline for game projects.
• Write efficient, reusable, and reliable code (C++ for Cocos2d-x, TypeScript/JavaScript for Cocos Creator).
• Ensure performance, quality, and responsiveness on iOS and Android; find and fix bottlenecks, bugs, memory leaks, and code errors in a timely manner.
• Build and maintain native bridges (JNI for Android, Objective-C/C++ for iOS) and integrate third-party SDKs.
• Build game patches, hot updates, and live-update flows.
• Mentor junior developers and review code to keep engineering practices high.
• Write unit tests for critical game logic.
• Use AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and review their output critically.

II. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years in mobile game development, including 3+ years of deep experience with Cocos (Cocos2d-x or Cocos Creator).
• Full-cycle experience shipping games to the App Store and Google Play.
• Proficiency in C++ (Cocos2d-x) or TypeScript/JavaScript (Cocos Creator).
• Solid knowledge of 2D rendering pipelines, textures, Spine animations, and GUI implementation.
• Optimization skills: memory management (including reference counting), memory-leak tracking, draw calls, and asset size.
• Experience building native bridges (JNI for Android, Objective-C/C++ for iOS).
• Proven experience integrating mobile SDKs (Ads, Analytics, IAP, Social Login).
• Familiarity with Git and build tools (CMake, Gradle, Xcode).
• Strong understanding of Scrum/Agile.
• Good English reading and writing for collaboration in an international environment.
• Strong critical thinking, architectural design, troubleshooting, and attention to detail.
• Ability to use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot) effectively and to evaluate and adapt AI-generated solutions.

Nice to have

• Experience with hot update and live-update pipelines.
• Experience with automated testing and unit-test frameworks.
• Experience with SVN or Perforce.
• Experience mentoring junior developers and leading code reviews.
• Open-mindedness and a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Familiarity with Unity or Unreal Engine is a plus.

III. WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

• Great facility to work in. You will have a MacBook and extra high-definition screens
• Premium health insurance package and annual medical check-up
• Sponsorship for training courses
• Interesting activities: gym/fitness club at work, English club, corporate social responsibility events...
• Attractive signing bonus for important positions
• With regular discussions with the CEO, founders, and executives of the company, you will have a lot of opportunities to learn from experts in their fields
• Annual bonus and project bonus
• International opportunities to expose and grow
• At least one abroad travels every year. We often send our elites to international conferences like GDC, WWDC, Google I/O... to update on the latest technology
• Full labor insurance (social, health, unemployment)
• Annual leave 12 days / sick leave 2 days / remote work 12 days
• Free food & drinks, kitchen at work, PlayStation after work
• Friday evening party, happy hour, team activities, and awesome parties…

IV. FURTHER INFORMATION

• Working hours: Monday to Friday (8:30 -18:00)
• Working location: Olympus Building, 40A Lam Son Street, Tan Son Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Ward 2, Tan Binh District).