Senior Software Engineer - Ad Tech Mediation
Kwalee has been making the most fun games for the world’s players for over a decade. By joining our talented team, you’ll be part of a space where ideas flow freely, innovation flourishes, and team spirit stays strong.
We’ve found that when we’re all together, great things happen. With over 1 billion players already reached, your work will contribute to our shared mission of making the most fun games for the world's players.
Join the team!
As we continue to grow, we are now looking for a Senior Software Engineer – Ad Tech Mediation to join our Engineering team.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimising Kwalee’s mobile ad mediation SDK. You’ll play a key role in improving monetisation performance, ensuring SDK reliability, and driving scalable ad tech solutions. You will work closely with Publishing, Product, BI, and external partners to deliver high-impact results across our mobile games portfolio.
This is a permanent role based in our Bangalore studio, with 5 days per week on-site, where collaboration and technical excellence drive innovation.
Responsibilities:
- Own the design, development, and maintenance of mediation components within the mobile SDK
- Develop and optimise SDK features using Objective-C (iOS) and Java (Android)
- Integrate and maintain third-party ad network SDKs and monetisation tools.
- Improve SDK architecture for scalability, performance, and ease of integration.
- Support mediation optimisation including waterfalls, bidding, and segmentation strategies.
- Collaborate with BI and monetisation teams to translate performance data into technical improvements.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and internal development frameworks.
- Troubleshoot integration issues and support internal game teams.
- Ensure compliance with platform requirements (GDPR, ATT, Google Play, App Store policies).
- Establish monitoring, logging, and alerting for SDK performance and reliability.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices, code quality, and team growth.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Senior Software Engineer, ideally within the Ad Tech space.
- Strong programming skills in Objective-C (Xcode) and Java (Android Studio).
- Experience working with large-scale shared codebases and improving performance.
- Experience integrating and maintaining third-party SDKs and libraries.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
- Experience building development tools, automation scripts, and internal pipelines.
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and optimisation skills.
- Experience with Unity and C# is a plus.
- Ability to mentor and support junior developers in a collaborative environment.
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with publishing, development, and external partners.
Why Kwalee?
Flexible Working: We offer core hours that allow you to work flexibly around your life, and a bank of 'Work From Home' days to use when you need them.
Health Cover: Private Medical Insurance covering you and your family
Free Food & Drink: Fuel your day with unlimited free snacks and drinks.
Gaming Goodies: Receive Steam codes for all our game releases!
Transport: Save on your commute with our budget-friendly, door-to-door transport facility.
Office Location: Bangalore office location
Professional Development: Take advantage of our corporate LinkedIn Learning subscription to enhance your skill set
Merch & Events: Get exclusive Kwalee merch, enjoy fun seasonal events, and stay informed with regular town halls.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At Kwalee, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, where we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving creativity. We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.
Our culture is built on celebrating the diverse voices of our team members, fuelling innovation and strengthening our connection to our players. We are dedicated to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of life, including age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
We recognise the importance of self-development, career progression, and well-being in retaining our talented team. At Kwalee, we celebrate individuality and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
