Game Developer (Cocos2d-x)

Micro1; India; Remote; INR 5,174,000 - 9,055,000; Part time

Job summary

Cashback24x7 is seeking a Cross-Platform Engine Developer (Cocos2d-x) on a contract basis. You will build and optimize high-performance 2D and lightweight 3D games across mobile, desktop, and console platforms, contributing to an evolving engine.

You will design engine features in C++, optimize memory and rendering, and collaborate with designers, artists, and QA in a distributed, remote team. Prior experience with Cocos2d-x and cross-platform challenges is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Cocos2d-x and C++ in high-performance games.
• Strong graphics, rendering pipelines, and memory optimization.
• Experience deploying to mobile, desktop, and console platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain game engine features using Cocos2d-x in C++.
• Optimize memory usage and rendering performance across devices.
• Ensure scalable architectures for global releases.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and QA to refine features.
• Diagnose and resolve engine-related issues across platforms.
• Stay updated on engine tech and propose improvements.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly in a distributed team.

Skills

Cocos2d-x

C++

Graphics rendering

Cross-Platform

Remote teamwork

Job description

Job Title: Cross-Platform Engine Developer (Cocos2d-x)

Job Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

Job Summary:

Join our customer's team as a Cross-Platform Engine Developer specializing in Cocos2d-x! In this role, you'll be instrumental in building and optimizing high-performance 2D and lightweight 3D games across mobile, desktop, and console platforms. Bring your engine expertise and passion for games to deliver immersive and scalable experiences for a global audience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain game engine features using Cocos2d-x in C++.
• Optimize memory usage, rendering performance, and platform-specific integrations for multiple devices.
• Ensure scalable and maintainable game architectures suitable for global game releases.
• Collaborate closely with designers, artists, and QA teams to implement and refine features.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex engine-related issues across platforms.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in game engine technology and suggest improvements.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally, within a distributed team environment.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience developing with Cocos2d-x and C++ in high-performance game projects.
• Strong background in computer graphics, rendering pipelines, and memory optimization.
• Hands-on experience deploying games for mobile (iOS/Android), desktop, and console platforms.
• Deep understanding of cross-platform development challenges and solutions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative mindset.
• Strong problem-solving aptitude and attention to detail in complex technical environments.
• Ability to thrive in a remote, fast-paced, and globally distributed team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with lightweight 3D engine features or hybrid 2D/3D game projects.
• Familiarity with global release processes and scalable game architecture best practices.
• Background in optimizing games for resource-constrained or high-latency environments.