Software Development Engineer

Socket.dev; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare premiums paid by employer

Generous paid family leave

Life insurance

Income protection

401k matching

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

The Pokémon Company International is seeking a Software Development Engineer to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality software solutions that power community experiences and events worldwide.

In this role you will collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams, lead complex features from design through production, and uphold engineering best practices to deliver reliable, scalable systems at scale for Pokémon fans globally.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of relevant professional software development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering software across the full development lifecycle.
• Ability to independently solve complex technical problems and drive work to completion.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality software solutions and services.
• Lead the implementation of complex features and technical initiatives from design through production.
• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code while upholding engineering best practices.
• Participate in code reviews to improve software quality, reliability, and performance.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver customer-focused solutions.

Skills

React

REST APIs

Infrastructure as Code

PostgreSQL

NoSQL

Containerization

Serverless

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Get to know The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children\'s entertainment properties in the world.

Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.

Get to know the role

• Job Title: Software Development Engineer


• Job Summary: We\'re looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer to help build the technology that enables our communities, from small gatherings to our largest events. At The Pokémon Company International (TPCi), technology plays a critical role in creating experiences that connect millions of Pokémon fans around the world. In this role, you\'ll design, develop, and support scalable software solutions while partnering closely with product, design, and engineering teams. You\'ll tackle complex technical challenges, contribute to architectural discussions and decisions, and help advance engineering best practices. Through strong technical execution and collaboration, you\'ll play a key role in delivering reliable, innovative, and engaging experiences for the global Pokémon community.


• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt


• People Manager: No

What you’ll do

Software Development & Technical Execution

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality software solutions and services.


• Lead the implementation of complex features and technical initiatives from design through production.


• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code while adhering to engineering best practices and quality standards.


• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving software quality, reliability, and performance.


• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.

Technical Collaboration & Problem Solving

• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver customer-focused solutions.


• Contribute to technical design discussions and help evaluate architecture, implementation approaches, and tradeoffs.


• Break down complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.


• Support system improvements that enhance performance, maintainability, security, and operational excellence.


• Identify opportunities to improve development processes, tooling, and team efficiency.

Team Impact

• Provide guidance and technical support to other engineers through collaboration, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.


• Serve as a role model for engineering best practices and continuous learning.


• Support a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring

Experience & Impact

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.


• Bachelor\'s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Experience delivering software solutions through the full development lifecycle.


• Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex technical problems and drive work to completion.


• Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams in an agile environment.


• Proven ability to mentor and guide other engineers through technical leadership and knowledge sharing.

Technical Expertise

• Experience with full stack development patterns and technologies such as React, RESTful design patterns, infrastructure as code, Postgres, NoSQL, and containerized and serverless architectures.


• Strong understanding of software development principles, system design fundamentals, and modern engineering practices.


• Experience evaluating technical solutions and contributing to architectural and design discussions.


• Ability to troubleshoot complex production issues and implement scalable, sustainable solutions.

Core Competencies

• Results-oriented with a strong customer focus and commitment to delivering business value.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.


• Ability to manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.


• Growth mindset with a willingness to learn new technologies, adopt evolving practices, and embrace change.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Why This Role Is Special

This role offers the opportunity to work on technology that directly supports how Pokémon fans connect and engage with one another around the world. You\'ll build solutions that power experiences ranging from local community gatherings to our largest events, while tackling meaningful technical challenges at scale. If you\'re excited by creating impactful products, collaborating with talented teams, and contributing to experiences that bring joy to millions of fans, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Base Salary Range

For this role, new hires generally start between $117,485 - $156,318 per year. The full range is $117,485 - $211,605 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience uniquely.

How you’ll be successful

• Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.


• Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.


• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.


• Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.


• Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a \"team first\" mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.


• Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.

What to expect

• An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes.


• Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.


• Competitive cash-based compensation programs.


• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.


• Generous paid family leave.


• Employer-paid life insurance.


• Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.


• US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.


• UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.


• Fitness reimbursement.


• Commuter benefit.


• LinkedIn learning.


• Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.


• Hybrid work environment.

For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.

The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].