# Software Engineer - Pokemon GO Platform at Scopely

> Hybrid · Mexico · Unspecified · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Ascopely%3A5261506008 (read 2026-11-05).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Scopely](https://alderhq.app/companies/scopely)
- Location text: MX - Mexico City, Mexico; Mexico City
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Hybrid · Mexico (evidence: "Location: MX - Mexico City, Mexico; Mexico City")
- Posted: 2026-06-22 (135 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/scopely/jobs/5261506008?gh_jid=5261506008
- Skills listed (inferred): TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Next.js, Go, GraphQL, GCP, Testing

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Licensed UK sponsor: registered as "Scopely UK Limited" (checked 2026-11-03, [register](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers))

## Description (the employer's text)

Scopely is looking for a Software Engineer, Web/Full Stack to join our Scopely Explore Player Platform team in Mexico City on a hybrid basis, working 3 days a week from the hub.

At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.

### What You Will Do

We are seeking an execution-focused Software Engineer, Web/Full Stack. We look for engineers with a strong technical background, great execution, and a self-starter mentality. In this role, you will be a key individual contributor focused on developing and scaling the critical web applications and player-facing features that support the global Pokémon GO community. You will build highly interactive, responsive web experiences while ensuring seamless data integration with our backend services.

- Building well-designed, highly performant, and reusable web applications and UI components using React, Next.js, and TypeScript
- Crafting delightful, low-latency user interfaces that deliver a seamless experience across desktop and mobile browsers for millions of active players
- Implementing and maintaining backend services and APIs that reliably serve data to your web applications
- Designing and implementing efficient client-server contracts utilizing a modern suite of network protocols, including HTTP, GraphQL, and gRPC
- Collaborating closely between engineering, design, and product teams to ensure the goals of the product are aligned with the delivered web features
- Participating in code reviews, writing comprehensive unit tests, and conducting troubleshooting to ensure uptime for live production systems
- Collaborating with cross-functional team members and stakeholders to cultivate strong working relationships, including regular and reliable attendance and participation in meetings
### What We're Looking For

- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, related technical field or equivalent practical experience
- 3+ years of professional industry experience in full-stack web development within a technology or gaming company
- Strong, production-proven experience building web applications with TypeScript, React, and framework architectures like Next.js
- Solid understanding of client-server application domains, with practical experience querying data and managing network communication via HTTP, GraphQL, and gRPC
- Ability to integrate modern AI coding assistants into your daily workflow to streamline development, while ensuring all AI-generated contributions meet team standards for safety, architecture, and reliability
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently, take on ambiguous challenges, and break down goals into concrete tasks
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities, solve ambiguous problems, and communicate proactively when plans shift
- Experience working on cross-functional teams with the ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communications, including synchronous interactions with others
- Strong English language skills are required for this role as we have a highly diverse and global business
### Bonus Points

- Demonstrated commitment to frontend quality, including concrete deliverables around performance profiling, Core Web Vitals optimization, and test coverage
- Experience with Cloud Services like GCP
- A passion for Pokémon GO and a deep understanding of social or gaming web products
Please ensure that the résumé/CV you attach is written in English.

At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!

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