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Software Engineer Intern

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added yesterday (last checked 15 Oct)

Socialpoint

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Overview

Work mode: Hybrid, Barcelona

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Strong C# and programming fundamentals: data structures, algorithms and object-oriented design.
Proficiency in Unity3D, demonstrated by at least one complete project we can see (published, or a repository we can read).
Working knowledge of computer math (vectors, matrices, quaternions) and 2D/3D graphics.
Effective debugging: you find root causes rather than patching symptoms.
Disciplined coding habits and awareness of industry best practices.
Very good interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate inside a group of senior developers.

Nice to have

Having built and run your own app or game on iOS and/or Android devices.
Experience with performance analysis tools (Unity Profiler, Xcode Instruments, Android Studio Profiler).
Experience integrating a third-party SDK.
Knowledge of Swift/Objective-C or Kotlin/Java.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Hybrid working model: we ask you to come to our Barcelona office at least 2 days per week
A generous 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays
Free language lessons in English, Spanish and Catalan
Legendary social events and parties to let off some steam
State of the art gym facilities
Free breakfast, lunch, and specialty coffee
Onsite physiotherapist and hairdresser (no wallet needed!)

The list goes on and on... so get your game on and

The role

We're looking for a Mobile Engineer Intern to join our Game Development team. You'll work with senior developers on our internal game development tools and libraries, and contribute to the efficiency of our game production pipeline. This is hands-on engineering work with real ownership, and we expect a high standard from day one.

What you'll do

Develop and improve internal libraries together with other teams.
Implement scoped tasks end to end, from understanding the problem to delivering a reviewed, tested solution.
Write short technical design documents before implementing, to guide your own work.
Profile, debug and optimize on real iOS and Android devices.
Work on third-party integrations and platform-specific functionality.
Improve technical documentation and training resources.
Work with people from different teams and areas, and keep them informed of progress and blockers.
Take part in code reviews, giving and receiving direct feedback.

About Socialpoint

Socialpoint is a Barcelona-based mobile gaming company known for hit titles like Dragon City and Monster Legends. With a strong focus on free-to-play strategy and simulation games, the company has grown into one of Spain's most prominent game developers, employing hundreds of professionals and reaching millions of players worldwide. Its games are available on iOS, Android, and other platforms, and the company continues to expand its portfolio with new titles and live operations.

Socialpoint's headquarters and main development hub are in Barcelona, making it a key player in the city's thriving tech and gaming scene. The company is part of the Take-Two Interactive group, which provides global resources while maintaining a startup-like culture. For international professionals, Socialpoint offers a multicultural environment, with English as a common working language, and the opportunity to work on globally successful games from a sunny Mediterranean location.

Industry: Gaming
Founded: 2007
Employees: 250–500
Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain
In Spain: Barcelona
Website: socialpoint.es

Good to know if you are moving

Socialpoint is headquartered in Barcelona, a major European tech hub with a strong international community and a high quality of life.
The company is part of the Take-Two Interactive group, offering the stability of a large publisher with the agility of a mid-sized studio.
English is widely used as the working language at Socialpoint, making it accessible for international professionals who do not speak Spanish.
The company offers competitive relocation support for international hires, including assistance with visas and moving logistics.
Socialpoint has a strong focus on data-driven game development, making it an attractive destination for data analysts and product managers in the gaming industry.

In their own words

About the company & team

Let's have fun shaping your future!

We are Socialpoint, a world-renowned mobile game studio proudly part of the Zynga & Take-Two Interactive family. We're the creators of hits like Dragon City, Two Dots, Top Troops, and Monster Legends, loved by hundreds of millions of players around the globe.We craft the best social games, bringing joy from Barcelona to the world. Now, we want to bring the world to Barcelona! At Socialpoint, work and play intertwine seamlessly, and we celebrate the diversity that makes us stronger. No matter who you are or where you're from, you're welcome here. Join us for a future where making games is as thrilling as playing them!

Additional information

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment with us is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic - not an individual's race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing the necessary support and accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments (subject to any local qualifying requirements) to ensure their full participation in the job application or interview process. Please contact us at recruitment@socialpoint.es to request any accommodations or for support related to your application for an open position.

Please be aware that Socialpoint does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Socialpoint also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scamp or phishing attack, and you should not engage. Socialpoint's in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a zynga.com, take2games.com, naturalmotion.com, smallgiantgames.com, themavens.com, gram.gs email domain).

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