Software Engineer - Playable Ads (Creative Engineering)

Overview

Build the platform that creates and ships playable ads across ad exchanges. Own the reusable game mechanics, genre templates, packaging pipeline, network adapters, and interaction telemetry.

What you'll do

• Build reusable, configurable mechanics for Match-3, Runner, Puzzle, Drag & Drop, and Sort/Merge playables.
• Create genre-specific templates with audience-appropriate skins and pacing.
• Ship portrait and landscape variants from one configuration as a single bundle.
• Implement per-impression interaction and outcome telemetry.
• Build adapters for Aarki, Kidoz, ironSource, and generic MRAID environments.
• Package assets into self-contained HTML artifacts and automate compliance validation.
• Partner with design and DSP teams on the editor, live preview, and campaign handoff.

What you'll need

• 4–6 years in frontend or game engineering, including 3+ years building production playable ads or HTML5 mini-games.
• Strong JavaScript/TypeScript and HTML5 Canvas/WebGL skills.
• Experience with a lightweight engine such as PixiJS, Phaser, CreateJS, or Cocos.
• Experience with MRAID and major ad-network playable specifications.
• Command of asset optimization, build optimization, and single-file base64 packaging.
• Knowledge of game loops, state machines, animation, touch input, and mobile performance.
• Experience with responsive orientation handling, real-device debugging, and data-driven configuration.

Nice to have

• Built an internal playable builder or templating system.
• Experience with Webpack, Vite, Rollup, or custom bundlers.
• Familiarity with DSPs, impression and click pipelines, VAST, or MRAID creatives.
• Experience with Spine, Lottie, or DragonBones.

Details

• Hybrid role based in Bangalore, India.
• In-person collaboration is expected on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday.