Socialpoint
Socialpoint is a Barcelona-based mobile gaming company and a wholly owned subsidiary of the American publisher Zynga, which is itself part of the Take-Two Interactive group. The studio is best known for hit free-to-play titles such as Dragon City and Monster Legends, which have attracted hundreds of millions of downloads worldwide. With a strong data-driven approach to game development and live operations, Socialpoint operates as a global player in the social gaming space while remaining deeply rooted in its Catalan home.
Company History
Socialpoint was founded in 2010 in Barcelona by ex-Jam City executives as Social Point, initially focusing on Facebook games before expanding to mobile. It was acquired in 2017 by Zynga for approximately $560 million, and later became part of the Take-Two portfolio when Zynga was acquired in 2022. Today the company continues to operate independently within the Zynga/Take-Two structure, focusing on free-to-play mobile game development.
For International Professionals
- The company is headquartered in Barcelona, a top European tech hub, and offers a hybrid work environment; many roles require being present in the office a few days per week.
- As part of global publisher Zynga (now under Take-Two), Socialpoint offers the resources of a large corporate group while maintaining its own culture focused on mobile gaming.
- The company’s working language is English, making it accessible for international candidates who do not speak Spanish.
- Barcelona is renowned for its Mediterranean climate, international community, and thriving tech scene, with ample relocation support often available for new hires.
- Roles are predominantly senior-level, including data analytics, game economy, and product management, indicating a strong commitment to data-driven game development.