PrincipalSoftwareEngineer

Principal Software Engineer **Job title:** Principal Software Engineer **Location:** Sofia, Bulgaria **Overview of the role:** We are transforming our Sofia studio into a high-performing Technology Hub, focused on building scalable, high-quality game development capabilities. As part of this transformation, we are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to play a critical role in shaping our technical direction, improving how we build software end-to-end, and enabling our teams to deliver faster, with higher quality. This is a hands-on technical leadership role. You will be expected not only to set direction, but also to go deep when needed — solving complex problems, guiding teams, and leading by example. Working closely with the Head of Technology, you will operate across multiple squads as a technical authority, ensuring we make the right decisions, maintain high engineering standards, and successfully deliver the technology changes required to support our growth. _This role follows a hybrid approach to working, allowing you to combine working from home with working in our modern offices. These discussions are between you and your manager to find the best pattern for you both, while recognising that quality time together is essential for keeping us mission-aligned._ Our teams work from a lively location nestled within this historic city. Enjoy the best of both worlds with winter and summer offices, tantalizing free snacks and a gaming paradise for endless entertainment. **What you’ll do:** _Key Responsibilities_ * Act as a**** technical authority across multiple squads, guiding architecture, design, and engineering decisions * Drive the execution of technology strategy and transformation initiatives within the organisation * Lead and influence major technical changes (platform evolution, tooling, frameworks, performance improvements) * Ensure high engineering standards across scalability, performance, security, and maintainability * Take a hands-on approach to