SOFTGAMES

Germany (Remote)

Senior Game Designer - Solitaire TriPeaks (Systems & Economy) - Fully Remote

REMOTE SENIOR
Posted 3 days ago
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SOFTGAMES

SOFTGAMES is a leading instant gaming company that develops and distributes high-quality mobile entertainment content. They offer a wide range of casual, social games that can be played instantly across all platforms. With popular titles like Bubble Sh...

Publishing Video Games Technology SAAS
HQ
Berlin, Germany
Team size
51-250
Founded
2006

Quick Summary

Role Overview

As a Senior Game Designer at SOFTGAMES, you will lead the evolution of a mature Solitaire TriPeaks title with a loyal global audience. Your focus will be on balancing player satisfaction with commercial performance through the optimization of game systems and economy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the design and evolution of game economy and progression systems
  • Optimize monetization features including offers and booster economies
  • Design LiveOps events and seasonal content to drive engagement
  • Build and maintain complex economy models and forecasting spreadsheets
  • Analyze player data to identify bottlenecks and monetization opportunities
  • Define and execute A/B tests to iterate on game features

Requirements Snapshot

  • Five or more years of experience in free-to-play mobile game design
  • Deep expertise in systems and economy design for live games
  • Proven track record in the casual or puzzle game genres
  • Advanced skills in spreadsheet modeling and simulation tools
  • Strong ability to translate player data into actionable product improvements

Expected Impact

You will ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of a major mobile title by creating compelling goals that keep players engaged for years. By balancing complex economies and introducing meaningful improvements, you will directly influence the game's commercial success and player retention.

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Job Description

At SOFTGAMES, we build games played by millions of players worldwide. We are looking for a Senior Game Designer (Systems & Economy) to help evolve one of our leading Solitaire TriPeaks games. You will own the long-term evolution of a mature live game with a loyal player base, balancing player satisfaction, engagement, and commercial performance.

In this role, you will own the design and optimization of the game’s progression, economy, events, and monetization systems. Your mission is to create compelling short-, mid-, and long-term goals that keep players engaged for months and years while maximizing player satisfaction and business performance.

Qualified applicants will be expected to complete a design test.

This is a REMOTE position. For this position, the candidate should be based in Europe.

Your Role:

Own and evolve the game’s economy, progression, reward systems, and monetizationBalance and optimize game systems, collaborating closely with the Level Designer to deliver a rewarding long-term player experienceDesign and evolve LiveOps events, tournaments, and seasonal content that drive engagement, retention, and revenueOptimize monetization systems including offers, currencies, energy systems, and booster economyBuild and maintain economy models, balancing spreadsheets, simulations, and forecasting modelsAnalyze player behavior, progression bottlenecks, and monetization opportunities using game data and KPIsDefine hypotheses, design A/B tests, and iterate features based on data-driven insightsPartner closely with Product, Level Design, BI/Analytics, Art, and Development to continuously improve game performanceConfidently evolve a mature live game by introducing meaningful improvements while respecting the expectations of a loyal player baseClearly communicate design rationale, trade-offs, and recommendations across the team

Your Profile:

5+ years of experience designing and operating successful free-to-play mobile gamesStrong experience in systems design, economy design, progression design, and LiveOpsExperience working on mature live games with long-term player progression and economy balancingProven track record working on casual or puzzle gamesIdeally experienced with Solitaire TriPeaks, card games, casino games, or other long-lived casual gamesExperience balancing existing systems while minimizing disruption to long-term player behaviorStrong understanding of player motivation, retention mechanics, monetization, and long-term engagementAdvanced spreadsheet skills and experience building balancing, simulation, and forecasting modelsStrong analytical mindset with the ability to translate player data into actionable product improvementsExperience defining and evaluating A/B tests and making data-driven product decisionsSelf-driven and proactive, with the ability to identify opportunities and take ownershipExcellent communication skills in English, both verbal and writtenPassion for games and creating outstanding player experiencesProficient in using AI tools to improve productivity and decision making

Benefits:

SOFTGAMES offers a competitive package, including:

Remote-first, your way — Work fully remote from wherever you do your best work, or drop into our modern Berlin office whenever you like. You chooseFlexible hours — Structure your working hours to your needs. No crunch culture. No overtimeGenerous vacation — Time to recharge, wherever in the world you areHome office budget — We fund your setup so your home office actually works for youLearning & development — Training budget for everyone, whether you're deepening expertise or picking up something entirely newTop-tier equipment — A high-spec laptop, ready to get your best work doneMeal allowance — A monthly budget dedicated to your lunchesHome office utility grant — We cover a monthly contribution toward your electricity and internet costsCompany swag — Hoodies, bags, mugs — the good stuffAnnual company retreat — At least once a year, the whole company comes together to connect, align, and celebrate. Our events in general are epic but our off-site Retreat is one of a kind.

At SOFTGAMES, we value a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone's ideas are heard and valued. Join our dynamic team and be part of the exciting world of mobile gaming. Apply now and let your expertise shine!

SOFTGAMES is the leading instant gaming company. We develop casual, truly social games that can be played instantly across all devices. Our hypersocial blockbuster game “Bubble Shooter Pro” became a global top grossing game on Facebook and is played by millions of people around the world every day. We partner closely with Facebook, Samsung and more to craft the next generation of instant games that billions of people can play together. SOFTGAMES is a remote first company and the home of 100 people from all over the world. We believe in proactive, independent teams with the freedom to take initiative, challenge the status quo, and with the mission to create fun and everlasting Instant Games.

At SOFTGAMES, we believe that different perspectives and background in our teams contribute to the quality of our work. We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion / worldview, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

Have we caught your interest? Then we look forward to your detailed application.

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