Senior Software Engineer

FETCH TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Singapore is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and maintain high-quality arcade-style games. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of software development experience, including 3 years in game development. Responsibilities include developing game features, collaborating with teams, and optimizing performance. The role offers competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

High ownership and influence over technical direction

Flexible working arrangements

Exposure to multiple game genres and international markets

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with 3+ years in game development.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript.
• Hands‑on experience with game engines or rendering frameworks.
• Solid understanding of game loops, animations, and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain game features and core gameplay systems.
• Lead implementation using HTML5 / JavaScript / TypeScript.
• Architect clean, scalable, and reusable game frameworks.
• Collaborate with designers to translate game concepts into production-ready code.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

Game engines (PixiJS, Phaser, Unity)

Debugging skills

Problem-solving skills

Agile/Scrum experience

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our company. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality arcade-style games. This role requires strong technical expertise, game-engine experience, and the ability to lead development efforts from concept through production and release.

You will work closely with game designers, artists, QA, and product teams to deliver performant, scalable, and engaging games used by players across multiple markets.

Key Responsibilities

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Design, develop, and maintain game features and core gameplay systems

Lead the implementation of games using HTML5 / JavaScript / TypeScript and game engines (e.g. PixiJS, Phaser, Unity, or similar)

Architect clean, scalable, and reusable game frameworks and modules

Optimize game performance for desktop and mobile browsers

Collaborate with designers to translate game concepts into production-ready code

Integrate backend APIs

Ensure games meet certification, compliance, and regulatory requirements where applicable

Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers

Work closely with QA to identify, debug, and resolve issues

Participate in technical planning, estimations, and release cycles

Contribute to improving development standards, tools, and pipelines

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with 3+ years in game development

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript

• Hands‑on experience with game engines or rendering frameworks (PixiJS, Phaser, Unity, Cocos, etc.)

• Solid understanding of game loops, animations, state management, and performance optimization

• Experience developing HTML5 browser-based games

• Familiarity with REST APIs, WebSockets, and client-server communication

• Strong debugging and problem‑solving skills

• Experience working in Agile / Scrum development environments

• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives

• High ownership and influence over technical direction

• Fast‑growing studio environment with room for career progression

• Flexible working arrangements

• Exposure to multiple game genres and international markets