Senior Game Developer - Player Experience & Game Feel - Mob Control at Voodoo

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Mobile Gaming, Casual GamesIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Unity (or equivalent engine)
Strong sense of gameplay feel and great attention to detail
Excellent programming skills, clean coding practices, and a strong ability to contribute to scalable architectures
Proven track record of shipping high-quality mobile games with strong player experience focus
Experience with shaders and VFX
Fluent in English, with great collaboration and communication skills
Nice-to-have: Familiarity with mobile performance optimization
Nice-to-have: Background in responsive controls and satisfying interactions

Responsibilities

Build and iterate on player-facing features across gameplay, metagame, and UI
Write robust, maintainable and extensible code, used by millions of players worldwide
Polish and refine systems with a strong focus on feel, clarity, and delight
Work hand-in-hand with design and art teams to bring ideas from concept to final implementation
Maintain smooth performance and high-quality experiences across a wide range of devices
Contribute to the overall quality bar of the game, ensuring every player touchpoint feels great

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

UnityC#Gameplay ProgrammingUI DevelopmentUX DesignPlayer ExperienceGame FeelMetagame

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or office-based?

This position is fully remote within CET ±2h or based in Barcelona.

What skills are required for the Senior Game Developer role?

The role requires passion for delivering polished player experiences, ability to write robust, maintainable code, strong focus on game feel and UI/UX, and close collaboration with design and art teams.

What is the team like for this position?

You will join a small Live games team at one of Voodoo's Live Studios working on Mob Control, collaborating with gaming industry experts, designers, artists, and developers while maintaining high standards as the team grows.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Game Developer position?

Strong candidates are passionate about player experience and game feel, excel at polishing details like animation timing and button feedback, own features end-to-end, and thrive in multidisciplinary teamwork.

Voodoo

Develops free hyper-casual mobile games

About Voodoo

Voodoo.io focuses on mobile gaming and app development, particularly in the hyper-casual game segment, which features simple and easy-to-play games that appeal to a wide audience. Their games are free for users, and the company generates revenue through advertising by partnering with ad networks like AdColony and Adjust to display targeted ads within their games. This approach allows Voodoo to entertain millions of users globally while providing brands with advertising solutions to reach mobile gamers effectively. Unlike many competitors, Voodoo emphasizes user privacy by allowing users to manage consent settings and ensuring no personal data is collected from children under 16. The company's goal is to create engaging mobile experiences while maintaining a strong commitment to user privacy and providing valuable advertising opportunities for brands.

Paris, FranceHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$480.1MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Consumer Software, GamingIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Risks

BeReal acquisition may not yield expected returns if popularity doesn't rebound.

Questopia's launch in China could face regulatory challenges.

Wizz app's 'Teen Tinder' reputation may attract scrutiny from parents and regulators.

Differentiation

Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide, following Google and Meta.

The company specializes in hyper-casual games, attracting a broad audience globally.

Voodoo offers advertising solutions, enhancing brand engagement with mobile gamers.

Upsides

Acquisition of BeReal diversifies Voodoo's portfolio beyond gaming.

Partnership with AppHarbr improves ad quality, increasing user engagement and revenue.

Successful launch of Questopia in China expands Voodoo's market presence.

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