Mid-Senior Java Engineer

At Rockbite, we build games loved by millions. We're gamers and engineers at heart. Solving complex technical puzzles and crafting smooth player experiences is our daily routine. We're looking for a Java Developer to join our Game Dev Team - someone who thrives on ownership, excels at clean architecture, and is ready to help us raise the bar.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of core systems in our mobile games, ensuring smooth, performant experiences for players.
• Collaborate with game designers, artists, and other engineers to bring innovative features to life.
• Set standards for code quality, architecture, and performance; review and mentor other developers.
• Push boundaries of Java-based UIs, implement scalable frontend logic, and contribute to UI/UX tooling and pipelines.
• Analyze bottlenecks, propose improvements, and actively contribute to team architecture discussions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Java development, with at least 2 years focused on frontend or client-facing systems.
• Software architecture
• Experience leading projects or mentoring junior developers.
• Strong grasp of performance optimization, debugging, and profiling techniques.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and disciplines.
• Passion for creating exceptional user interfaces and a deep appreciation for player experience.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with game UI systems or building UIs in libGDX, OpenGL, or similar.
• Familiarity with mobile game development or client/server architectures in games.
• Experience working with animations, transitions, and interactive UI components.
• Exposure to Unity or Unreal frontend workflows is a plus.
• Enthusiasm for games - especially the ones we build.