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title: 'Software Engineer at Bigger Games'
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# Software Engineer at Bigger Games

- **Company:** Bigger Games
- **Location:** Istanbul, Turkey
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2025-03-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-24
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/biggergames/0ce9aa65-7475-4359-9485-64e773d19ffa/application

**Skills:** Java, Spring Boot, Redis, AWS Cloud, Software Architecture, Object-Oriented Programming, Design Patterns, Kitchen Masters

> Architect and maintain scalable, low-latency backend services for mobile games. Collaborate with the game development team to solve engineering problems, improve system efficiency and security, and deliver high-quality user experiences.

## Job description

We're looking for a Software Engineer who will grow with the challenges of chart-topping games. Working closely with the Game Development Team, you will architect and maintain the large-scale backend architecture of mobile games that reach millions of players. While creating best-in-class feelings for our users, you’ll solve thousands of engineering problems along the way.

## ABOUT THIS ROLE:

- Create and maintain scalable, low-latency backend services to support game and platform functionality
- Analyze and improve the efficiency, scalability and stability of the system
- Secure and improve game performance, reliability and security issues
- Involve and contribute to all aspects of game development
- Collaborate closely with Studio Team; product managers, game developers, and artists to deliver the best experience to the users

YOU COULD BE A GREAT FIT IF:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science+2 years of experience as a software engineer
- Java Spring Boot-based backend systems, deep understanding of Java and related technologies
- Familiar with Java, Spring, Redis and AWS Cloud SystemsStrong engineering skills and programming fundamentals
- Knowledge of software architecture design, OOP, and design patterns
- Passion for mobile games, expecting to play games and paying special attention to detail and code quality

## About Bigger Games

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Bigger Games is a mobile gaming company crafting intuitive, social casual games, best known for its hit cooking adventure *Kitchen Masters*.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series A)
- **Headquarters**: Şişli, Istanbul, Turkey
- **Founded**: 2019
- **Founders**: Hakan Ulvan (Co-Founder & CEO), Erkan Gürel (Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Mobile gaming (casual social games)
- **Target customers**: B2C – global mobile gamers, primarily on iOS and Android
- **Mission**: “Craft intuitive games where every action matters – making fun effortless, engaging, and meaningful.”

## Products & Services
- **[Kitchen Masters](https://www.biggergames.com/)**: A social cooking adventure game with intuitive gameplay and rewarding challenges. The company’s flagship title, it has driven over 110 million downloads and is the primary focus for growth.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated at $6.0M (LinkedIn data) / Total funding: $31M (Seed $6M in 2020 led by Index Ventures; Series A $25M in June 2025 led by Goodwater Capital)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Goodwater Capital (lead Series A), Index Ventures, Play Ventures, Arcadia Gaming Partners
- **Growth Signals**: 54 employees (+21.8% YoY); 110M+ total downloads; $25M Series A raised in 2025 to accelerate global expansion; presence in Turkey, UK, Singapore, and US.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proven hit title**: *Kitchen Masters* has reached massive scale in the competitive casual gaming space.
- **Strong investor backing**: Top-tier VCs (Index, Goodwater) provide both capital and strategic guidance.
- **Lean, experienced team**: Founders and core team come from successful Turkish gaming studios (e.g., Peak, Rollic, Dream Games), bringing deep domain expertise.
- **User-obsessed culture**: The company emphasizes player-first design, iterative improvement, and high execution standards.

## Strategic Focus
- **Global expansion of *Kitchen Masters***: Scaling the title to reach more players and deepen engagement.
- **Portfolio growth**: Using the Series A funding to develop new games and expand the team.
- **Building a lasting game studio**: Aiming to create “games that will be remembered forever” rather than chasing short-term trends.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values include user obsession, excellence, ownership, and honest feedback. The team describes a collaborative, ambitious environment where “we push limits, learn from each other, and grow through feedback.”
- **Office & location**: Centrally located in Istanbul (Şişli), with a modern office designed for creativity and collaboration. The company also has a small presence in the UK, Singapore, and the US.
- **Team events**: Regular off-sites (e.g., annual summer retreat in Akyaka), game jams, and industry conferences (EGX 2025).
- **Growth opportunities**: With a headcount of ~54 and active hiring (4 open roles as of mid-2025), new hires can have outsized impact. Roles include Data Scientist, Senior Game Developer, 2D Game Animator, and Software Engineer, Performance Marketing.
- **Remote/hybrid**: Not explicitly stated, but the culture appears office-first in Istanbul; some roles may allow flexibility.

## Sources
1. [biggergames.com/about-us](https://www.biggergames.com/about-us)
2. [biggergames.com/careers](https://www.biggergames.com/careers)
3. [biggergames.com](https://www.biggergames.com/)
4. [linkedin.com/company/biggergames](https://www.linkedin.com/company/biggergames/)

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