About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Game Developer specializing in Cocos (Cocos Creator / Cocos2d‑x) to join our remote development team for a 6-month-project. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands‑on experience building high‑quality mobile or cross‑platform games, a strong understanding of game architecture, and a passion for delivering polished player experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop Gameplay Features — Build, optimize, and maintain core gameplay systems using Cocos Creator or Cocos2d‑x.
- Implement UI/UX — Collaborate with designers to implement responsive and visually appealing interfaces.
- Optimize Performance — Ensure smooth performance across devices through profiling, debugging, and optimization.
- Collaborate with Teams — Work closely with designers, artists, and backend engineers to deliver cohesive game experiences.
- Maintain Code Quality — Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code following industry best practices.
- Integrate SDKs — Implement third‑party SDKs such as analytics, ads, IAP, and social features.
- Debug & Troubleshoot — Identify and resolve issues across multiple platforms and devices.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional experience in game development.
- Strong proficiency in Cocos Creator (TypeScript/JavaScript) or Cocos2d‑x (C++/Lua).
- Solid understanding of game loops, physics, animations, and rendering pipelines.
- Experience shipping at least one commercial game.
- Familiarity with mobile platforms (iOS/Android) and their deployment processes.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work in an agile environment.
- Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with multiplayer systems or networked gameplay.
- Knowledge of shader development or graphics optimization.
- Understanding of monetization systems (IAP, ads, live‑ops).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines for game builds.
- Passion for gaming and awareness of current industry trends.
