Senior Game Developer (Cocos2d-x/Cocos Creator)

I. KEY JOB DUTIES

• ​Plan and develop mobile game projects on the Cocos platform (Cocos2d-x or Cocos Creator).

• ​Meet with the design team to discuss game ideas and specifications, then implement new features based on the game design plans and give technical feedback.

• ​Work closely with Game Artists to bring art, Spine animations, and UI into the game efficiently.

• ​Define the technical strategy, architecture, and development pipeline for game projects.

• ​Write efficient, reusable, and reliable code (C++ for Cocos2d-x, TypeScript/JavaScript for Cocos Creator).

• ​Ensure performance, quality, and responsiveness on iOS and Android; find and fix bottlenecks, bugs, memory leaks, and code errors in a timely manner.

• ​Build and maintain native bridges (JNI for Android, Objective-C/C++ for iOS) and integrate third-party SDKs.

• ​Build game patches, hot updates, and live-update flows.

• ​Mentor junior developers and review code to keep engineering practices high.

• ​Write unit tests for critical game logic.

• ​Use AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and review their output critically.

II. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• ​4+ years in mobile game development, including 3+ years of deep experience with Cocos (Cocos2d-x or Cocos Creator).

• ​Full-cycle experience shipping games to the App Store and Google Play.

• ​Proficiency in C++ (Cocos2d-x) or TypeScript/JavaScript (Cocos Creator).

• ​Solid knowledge of 2D rendering pipelines, textures, Spine animations, and GUI implementation.

• ​Optimization skills: memory management (including reference counting), memory-leak tracking, draw calls, and asset size.

• ​Experience building native bridges (JNI for Android, Objective-C/C++ for iOS).

• ​Proven experience integrating mobile SDKs (Ads, Analytics, IAP, Social Login).

• ​Familiarity with Git and build tools (CMake, Gradle, Xcode).

• ​Strong understanding of Scrum/Agile.

• ​Good English reading and writing for collaboration in an international environment.

• ​Strong critical thinking, architectural design, troubleshooting, and attention to detail.

• ​Ability to use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot) effectively and to evaluate and adapt AI-generated solutions.

Nice to have

• ​Experience with hot update and live-update pipelines.

• ​Experience with automated testing and unit-test frameworks.

• ​Experience with SVN or Perforce.

• ​Experience mentoring junior developers and leading code reviews.

• ​Open-mindedness and a willingness to learn new technologies.

• Familiarity with Unity or Unreal Engine is a plus.

III. WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

• Great facility to work in. You will have a MacBook and extra high-definition screens

• Premium health insurance package and annual medical check-up

• Sponsorship for training courses

• Interesting activities: gym/fitness club at work, English club, corporate social responsibility events...

• Attractive signing bonus for important positions

• With regular discussions with the CEO, founders, and executives of the company, you will have a lot of opportunities to learn from experts in their fields

• Annual bonus and project bonus

• International opportunities to expose and grow

• At least one abroad travels every year. We often send our elites to international conferences like GDC, WWDC, Google I/O... to update on the latest technology

• Full labor insurance (social, health, unemployment)

• Annual leave 12 days / sick leave 2 days / remote work 12 days

• Free food & drinks, kitchen at work, PlayStation after work

• Friday evening party, happy hour, team activities, and awesome parties…

IV. FURTHER INFORMATION

• Working hours: Monday to Friday (8:30 -18:00)

• Working location: Olympus Building, 40A Lam Son Street, Tan Son Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Ward 2, Tan Binh District).