Staff Software Engineer
Scopely
San Francisco, CA · $200k–$260k a year · Posted September 4, 2026
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About the job
Staff Software Engineer (Scopely Explore, Inc.; fka Niantic, Inc., San Francisco, California): Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs to build AR technology. Build and design reliable, high-throughput, low latency and scalable server and networking systems that support Niantic's developers and products. Build key components of the platform that developers can incorporate to create rich experiences in their games. Perform load testing, participate in code reviews, write unit tests, and conduct troubleshooting to ensure uptime for live systems. Work with a team of engineers, designers, game designers, and producers to execute on a creative vision and deliver robust, efficient, and modular back-end systems and services. Work with external partners to architect and integrate multiple sophisticated systems together in a collaborative way. Develop, adapt, and execute long-term technical strategy to achieve key business objectives. Drive a culture of experimentation and improvement when it comes to tools, technology, and process in engineering. Collaborate within engineering leadership and cross functional partners in Business, Art & Design, Production and Marketing to develop and deliver on technology to improve Niantic's products. May lead or supervise junior team member. Telecommuting within the US permitted pursuant to company policy. Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related quantitative field. Three (3) years in job offered as a Software Engineer, Software Developer or a related occupation. Must possess any academic training and/or experience in each of the following: Object oriented programming languages; Data structures; Algorithms; Software system architecture; Database design, querying, indexing for SOL or NoSQL databases; Web frameworks; Cloud platforms (AWS or GCP). Partial telecommuting permitted. Salary: 200,000 to $260,000 per year
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CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA Annual Salary Range $200,000 — $260,000 USD
About Scopely
Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time “MONOPOLY GO!” and “Pokémon GO,” along with “Stumble Guys,” “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “WWE Champions,” the Scrabble® franchise, “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” and many others. Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry — bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play.
Founded in 2011, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team — including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Together, these strengths have fueled Scopely’s position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like “MONOPOLY GO!” from the ground up, or expanding through strategic acquisitions, including the FoxNext, GSN, and Scopely Explore games businesses — Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come.
Recognized multiple times as one of the "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" by TIME magazine and one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies" and “Best Workplaces for Innovators,” Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good — creating meaningful connections, vibrant communities, and making life better through play.
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