Senior Software Engineer - Backend (Berlin, Hybrid)

VOYA Games; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A game development company in Berlin is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and maintain high-quality software for a mobile game. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience, a strong understanding of software architecture, and proficiency in modern programming languages. The role offers a hybrid work environment with competitive compensation and focuses on innovative web3 gaming solutions that impact millions of players globally.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for equity

Token participation

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of professional software development experience with production-scale systems.
• Strong grasp of software architecture and design patterns.
• Proficient in modern programming languages like Typescript or C#.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers.

Kenntnisse

Software architecture

Design patterns

Performance optimization

Proficiency in Typescript

Blockchain concepts

Real-time applications

Distributed systems

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Unity

C#

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Software Engineer – VOYA Games – Berlin

We’re hiring a Senior Software Engineer at VOYA Games in Berlin. You’ll own and build systems that power Craft World—a resource management mobile game live on App Store, Play Store, and Web. Since its July 2025 launch, over 500,000 players have joined through organic growth. Your work will shape and scale our platform as we grow toward millions of players and creators worldwide.

Our Mission

At VOYA Games, we’re creating a new genre of collaborative online games. Delving into player‑owned economy, we leverage blockchain’s potential to enhance gameplay with true ownership paired with social multiplayer and user‑generated content. Our goal is to redefine web3 gaming, moving beyond mere speculation to craft innovative game concepts that set the course for the industry’s future.

We are on a good track. We recently received Best Use of Blockchain in a Mobile Game at Gamescom 2025.

Team

Our team is made up of experienced entrepreneurs from the free‑to‑play gaming sector, avid gamers, and specialists in Blockchain technology. Our CEO, Olver Löffler, has an impressive history in the gaming world, having co‑founded Kolibri Games, a successful gaming company that was later acquired by Ubisoft.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high‑quality software applications, ensuring robust functionality and scalability.
• Write clean, efficient, and well‑documented code that aligns with industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of code to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Lead code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in software development technologies and methodologies, and proactively integrate them into the team's workflow.
• Contribute to the architectural decisions and design reviews, ensuring the scalability and maintainability of software solutions.
• Drive planning, estimation, and delivery of features and infrastructure improvements.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status and addressing any concerns or issues promptly.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing development processes and enhancing team productivity.

Qualifications

• +5 years of professional software development experience with a record of shipped, production‑scale systems.
• Strong grasp of software architecture, design patterns, and performance optimization.
• Proficiency in a modern programming language (Typescript, C#, Go, Rust, or similar).
• Understanding of distributed systems, networking, or real‑time applications.
• Working knowledge of blockchain concepts and their technical implications.
• Clear communicator who thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.
• Curious, pragmatic, and focused on delivering measurable impact.

Bonus Qualifications

• Deep experience with blockchain integration or smart contracts.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, or other cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with Unity and C# for game client or tools development.
• Experience connecting games or apps to decentralized systems (wallets, dApps, or on‑chain assets).

Why Join VOYA Games?

• You’ll design, ship, and measure work that directly impacts millions of players—and share in the rewards.
• Work with experienced engineers, gamers, and builders pushing the boundaries of game creation and blockchain technology.
• Help shape the future of digital entertainment.
• Work two days per week in our Berlin office for collaboration and team alignment, with the rest remote for focused execution.
• Competitive compensation with opportunities for equity, and token participation.
• Not just a seat at the table—shape our games and studio's direction.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industry: Computer Games

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