Senior Game Developer

We are the makers of casual mobile hit Love & Pies, which globally launched in September 2021 and has now found its way into the hands of millions of players around the world. We’re backed by Supercell, one of the biggest and best in the industry.

‍We make games for everyone that are snackable yet nourishing — built to fit into your daily life, but with the emotional depth of your favourite TV show. Our team always comes first at Trailmix, and our culture is built on both high performance and high care — we strive to be the best versions of ourselves, but always within an environment based on inclusivity, respect and safety, no matter who you are or where you come from.

About the role:

This role will report directly to our CTO and will work with a team of highly collaborative developers and other disciplines to build mobile, free-to-play casual games.

Our team tries out a lot of things before settling on what we think works, and we throw away far more than we keep. For gameplay features, what feels right is more important than what’s written in a task and we expect you to own the quality of the output.

The Senior Game Developer is at the heart of what makes a great game and what speaks to our players.

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Responsibilities and scope:

• Owning the implementation of a wide range of features from gameplay and meta, to live-ops and F2P best practices
• Working closely with other disciplines to ensure a high quality delivery of content and features in the game
• Helping the people around you be the best versions of themselves, from brainstorming with fellow devs, to building tools to make the whole team more productive

Requirements:

• Expert in writing code for games in Unity with C#
• You have high professional standards with good attention to quality and detail
• You’re proactive and always keen to learn and improve your skills
• You will have worked on more than one commercially successful mobile games
• Ability to work very closely with other disciplines to iterate on gameplay and features

Some nice bonus skills that could differentiate you:

• Experience in animation, 3D modelling and 2D art pipelines
• Experience writing shaders for mobile platforms
• Familiarity with build pipelines, automation and testing frameworks
• Backend development for mobile games, either custom or with BaaS platforms
• A love for the mobile casual games market

Our London Studio Location

At Trailmix, we've embraced a hybrid work model, balancing in-person collaboration and remote flexibility. Our team gathers at our vibrant studio in Kings X three days a week—Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays—while enjoying the convenience of remote work for the remaining days.

Our Benefits

• Investing in Your Growth: Unleash your potential with our generous development budget. After completing your three-month probation, all team members receive a £1,000 allowance to fuel their professional growth each year.
• Fueling Your Day: Our kitchens are fully stocked with delicious treats and drinks, and we provide breakfast and lunch supplies to keep you energised throughout the day.
• Building Connections: Join us every Friday for a team lunch courtesy of Just Eat -  a chance to connect and recharge for the week ahead..
• Planning for Your Future: Take control of your financial future with our contributory pension scheme. Plus, enjoy the added benefit of tax-free contributions.
• Unlocking Ownership: As a valued team member, you'll have the opportunity to own a stake in our success through tax-advantaged stock options.
• Caring for Your Well-being: Your health is our priority. Enjoy peace of mind with our fully comprehensive private medical care, with premiums paid by Trailmix. Plus, access mental health support 24/7 with the Spill Mental Health App.
• Time to Recharge: Our generous holiday allowance allows you to take a well-deserved break. You'll enjoy 28 days of annual leave, including three company holiday days around Christmas.
• Trailbreak: We close the office for one week each year to give the whole team time off to recharge and reset.
• Surprise and Delight: Feel appreciated and valued with various company gifts throughout the year.
• Celebrations: Join us for various socials and events throughout the year, from team outings to themed parties.
• Setting You Up for Success: Receive a £250 work-from-home budget to ensure you have the proper home setup to perform at your best.

Our Inclusive Culture

Trailmix was founded to make a positive impact on our players, our community, and our colleagues. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture, and our priority is fostering an environment where people can flourish. We think it’s vital that players see themselves represented in games, and Love & Pies, we showcase the beautiful diversity of life. Love & Pies represents the people we are and the people we love, and we’re always looking to add more people who want to design games for everyone.