Lead Game Developer (C++) – Live Mobile Game

A well-established Helsinki-based game studio with a strong track record of shipping and maintaining globally successful titles is looking for a Lead Developer to own the technical vision of a live, long-running mobile game with a passionate global player base. This is not a greenfield project — it’s a mature, complex codebase that needs a seasoned engineer who can keep it healthy, push it forward, and elevate the team around them.

What you’ll do Own the technical and architectural direction of the game with hands-on involvement Lead technical discovery and evaluation for new features and internal tools Act as the unifying tech voice across cross-functional teams Collaborate closely with external partners and platform/data/security teams Continuously improve tools, processes, and codebase quality Please Note Must already have the right to work in Finland (EU/EEA/Swiss citizenship or valid permit) — visa sponsorship is not available Hybrid role: minimum 3 days/week in Helsinki office Requirements Proven experience as a technical lead in live, free-to-play mobile games Strong C++ background across the full game development lifecycle Skilled in profiling, debugging, and performance optimization Experience with multi-platform development (iOS, Android; PC/Mac/Web a bonus) Comfortable with CI/CD, branching strategies, rollouts, and incident management Strong communicator who works well with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Benefits Competitive salary with room to grow Healthcare, lunch benefit, free gym, commuting benefits A people-first culture that genuinely values work-life balance