Senior Software Engineer (SDE III) to own end-to-end product development, design scalable systems, mentor engineers, and work with modern tech stack in a leading mobile games studio.

About the Company

Gameberry Labs is a bootstrapped and profitable mobile games studio founded in 2017 and headquartered in Bangalore, India. The company has achieved remarkable success with its flagship titles 'Ludo STAR' and 'Parchisi STAR', which together have amassed over 300 million downloads worldwide. The studio's games have generated more than $275 million in lifetime revenue, and they consistently engage over 15 million monthly active players. In October 2025, Gameberry Labs launched 'Sorry World', which quickly reached #1 on the US Play Store within two weeks. The company has demonstrated exceptional technical capability by supporting over 1 million concurrent online players without performance degradation. Gameberry Labs was crowned Bootstrap Champ at the ET Startups Awards 2023, reflecting its strong financial health and independent growth.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer (SDE III) to join our engineering team and take end-to-end ownership of technology products. In this role, you will design, build, test, deploy, and continuously improve scalable, production-grade systems that serve millions of concurrent users. You will work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment where you are expected to make independent architecture and technology decisions, adapt to evolving requirements, and mentor junior engineers. This is a high-impact position where your contributions directly shape the gaming experiences of millions of players worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Managers and developers to translate requirements into technical specifications and scalable architectural designs.
• Own products end to end — from design and planning to implementation, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement.
• Design, build, test, and deploy scalable, production-grade systems capable of supporting high-scale workloads.
• Make independent architecture and technology decisions, choosing the right tools and approaches for each problem.
• Lead the development of scalable, high-performance software and proactively identify and resolve technical challenges and bottlenecks.
• Own the outcomes of your technical decisions and ensure high standards of reliability, performance, and code quality.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, lead code reviews, and drive technical excellence across the team.
• Research and adopt new technologies and skills as required to solve engineering problems effectively.
• Collaborate with QA and cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, high-quality production releases.

Tech Stack

• Programming Languages: C++, C#, Java, GoLang, Python
• Backend Technologies: Go, MongoDB, Kafka, Redis, NATS
• Frontend Technologies: ReactJS
• Game Development: Unity, Unreal Engine, Cocos (plus)
• Distributed Systems: Experience with building and operating distributed systems at scale is essential.

Extensive programming experience of 4+ years in one or more languages such as C++, C#, Java, GoLang, or Python, with expertise in object-oriented design and development. Hands-on experience with technologies such as Go, MongoDB, Kafka, Redis, NATS, and ReactJS; the technology stack will continue to evolve over time. Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles. Experience with game development frameworks and engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine, Cocos) is a plus. Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and provide innovative solutions. Experience leading and mentoring developers, driving technical excellence and fostering a collaborative team environment. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical ideas and concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Competitive salary; free daily lunches; company-paid health insurance; team activities; limitless growth potential; global exposure; studio P&L ownership; inspiring teams; fast-paced learning environment.