Software Development Engineer (24-month Fixed Term)

pokemoncareers; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pokémon Company International is seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer to help build scalable software solutions that power communities and major events for Pokémon fans around the world.

In this role you will design, develop, and support software with product, design, and engineering teams, tackle complex technical challenges, and contribute to architectural decisions that drive reliable and engaging experiences at scale.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of professional software experience.
• Experience delivering software through full development lifecycle.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems and drive work to completion.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in agile environments.

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 following 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.
• Contribute to technical design discussions and 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.

Skills

Full stack development

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Agile environment

Tools

Golang

TypeScript

React

RESTful APIs

AWS CDK

Postgres

NoSQL

Containerization

Serverless

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.
• 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 Golang, TypeScript, React, RESTful design patterns, AWS CDK and infrastructure as code, Postgres, NoSQL, and containerized and serverless architectures. Some exposure to Python and JavaScript a plus.
• 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.

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