Lead Server Engineer, Data

Posted:
2/17/2026, 2:18:15 AM

Location(s):
奉浦街道, China

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Scopely is looking for a Lead Server Engineer, Data to join an unannounced title based in our Shanghai office (5 days in the office).

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. 

We are in the early stages of development on an ambitious mobile game in China, and we’re assembling a team of passionate game makers to craft unforgettable characters and immersive adventures that players will love.

 

What You Will Do 

We are looking for a Lead Server Engineer, Data to helpuild the next generation of our  games. You will lead a team of passionate engineers while developing core systems and features that power large-scale, real-time experiences for our game. You’ll work on complex technical challenges involving real-time interaction, large-scale systems, and a persistent shared world used by tens of millions of players.

 

What We’re Looking For 

  • Programming Expertise: Proficiency in Java is required. You should have experience building production-grade services using Java, with strong knowledge of performance tuning, and modern development best practices.
  • Data & Distributed System Technologies: Hands-on experience with Apache Spark is required. You should be comfortable developing and optimizing large-scale data processing pipelines.
  • Experience with at least one major OLAP technology is required, such as:
    • ClickHouse
    • StarRocks
    • MaxCompute
    • Presto

 

Bonus Points 

  • Familiarity with columnar database internals is preferred
  • Experience with the following technologies is a plus:
    • Apache Beam
    • Kubernetes
    • Airflow
  • Data Compliance: Familiarity with Chinese data compliance regulations is preferred, especially around data residency, data export restrictions, and industry-standard security practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to work closely with the legal team to ensure all systems and processes meet regulatory and compliance requirements.

 

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!

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 Niantic 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.

Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries worldwide. For more information, visit: https://www.scopely.com/.