Software Engineer, Performance Marketing at Bigger Games (Istanbul, Turkey)
Bigger Games· Istanbul, Turkey·
Role details
Competitive Compensation · Health Insurance With Unlimited Coverage · Relocation Support · Opportunities To Attend Global Conferences
Summary
Create and iterate high-impact, playable ads for performance marketing campaigns. The role involves building interactive experiences for millions of users, optimizing for performance and cross-device compatibility, and collaborating with creative teams using AI tools and Unity.
Job description
We're looking for a Software Engineer to join our performance marketing team. As a Software Engineer, you’ll create and iterate playable ads.
In this role, you will build high-impact interactive experiences that reach millions of players worldwide through our marketing channels. You will work at the intersection of game development and performance marketing, rapidly experimenting, iterating, and bringing ideas to life.
If you are a passionate Software Engineer who enjoys building, testing, and scaling playable ads with real-time impact, come and join us!
ABOUT THIS ROLE
- Build high-quality playable ads to reach and engage millions of users
- Have a strong understanding of AI tools to accelerate development
- Design, implement, and iterate on core gameplay mechanics tailored for playable ads
- Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Marketing Managers, and Artists to bring creative concepts to life
- Optimize projects for performance, size, and cross-device compatibility
- Rapidly prototype and test new ideas in a fast feedback loop environment
- Own your projects end-to-end with a strong sense of responsibility and impact
YOU COULD BE A GREAT FIT IF:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
- Experience developing with Unity (C#) and HTML5
- Strong engineering skills and programming fundamentals
- Understanding of performance optimization and lightweight development constraints
- Experience with AI tools and technologies
- Experience in developing playable ads is a big plus
- Knowledge of software architecture design, OOP, and best practices in game development
- Ability to work cross-functionally with marketing and creative teams
- Good sense of gameplay experience and attention to detail
- 3+ years of industry experience is a plus
BONUS POINT IF
- You’re familiar with hybrid casual games and actively keep up with the latest trends. If not, now’s a great time to start!
- You’re curious about the gaming industry and eager to learn more.
- You enjoy working in fast-moving, dynamic environments.
BENEFITS
- Be part of a top-tier team, learn from the best, and create games players love.
- Competitive compensation.
- Health insurance with unlimited coverage.
- A beautiful, centrally located office in the heart of Istanbul.
- Opportunities to attend global conferences and stay connected with the industry
- Relocation support to make your move hassle-free if needed.
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Why work at Bigger Games
- 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.