Senior Game Designer - Solitaire TriPeaks (Systems & Economy) - Fully Remote

<p><span style="color: #121317">At SOFTGAMES, we build games played by millions of players worldwide. We are looking for a </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">Senior Game Designer (Systems &amp; Economy)</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> to help evolve one of our leading </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">Solitaire TriPeaks</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> games. You will own the long-term evolution of a mature live game with a loyal player base, balancing player satisfaction, engagement, and commercial performance.</span></p><p><span style="color: #121317">In this role, you will own the design and optimization of the game’s progression, economy, events, and monetization systems. Your mission is to create compelling short-, mid-, and long-term goals that keep players engaged for months and years while maximizing player satisfaction and business performance.</span></p><p><strong><em><span style="color: #121317">*Qualified applicants will be expected to complete a design test.</span></em></strong></p><p><em><span style="color: #121317">This is a REMOTE position.</span></em></p><h4><span style="color: #121317">Your Role:</span></h4><ul><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Own and evolve the game’s economy, progression, reward systems, and monetization</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Balance and optimize game systems, collaborating closely with the Level Designer to deliver a rewarding long-term player experience</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Design and evolve LiveOps events, tournaments, and seasonal content that drive engagement, retention, and revenue</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Optimize monetization systems including offers, currencies, energy systems, and booster economy</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Build and maintain economy models, balancing spreadsheets, simulations, and forecasting models</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Analyze player behavior, progression bottlenecks, and monetization opportunities using game data and KPIs</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Define hypotheses, design A/B tests, and iterate features based on data-driven insights</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Partner closely with Product, Level Design, BI/Analytics, Art, and Development to continuously improve game performance</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Confidently evolve a mature live game by introducing meaningful improvements while respecting the expectations of a loyal player base</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Clearly communicate design rationale, trade-offs, and recommendations across the team</span></p></li></ul><h4><span style="color: #121317">Your Profile:</span></h4><ul><li><p><span style="color: #121317">5+ years of experience designing and operating successful free-to-play mobile games</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Strong experience in systems design, economy design, progression design, and LiveOps</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Experience working on mature live games with long-term player progression and economy balancing</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Proven track record working on casual or puzzle games</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Ideally experienced with Solitaire TriPeaks, card games, casino games, or other long-lived casual games</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Experience balancing existing systems while minimizing disruption to long-term player behavior</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Strong understanding of player motivation, retention mechanics, monetization, and long-term engagement</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Advanced spreadsheet skills and experience building balancing, simulation, and forecasting models</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate player data into actionable product improvements</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Experience defining and evaluating A/B tests and making data-driven product decisions</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Self-driven and proactive, with the ability to identify opportunities and take ownership</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Passion for games and creating outstanding player experiences</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Proficient in using AI tools to improve productivity and decision making</span></p></li></ul><h4><span style="color: #121317">Benefits:</span></h4><p><span style="color: #121317">SOFTGAMES offers a competitive package, including:</span></p><ul><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Remote first - We have a flexible working setup.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Flexible working hours - Structure your working hours to your needs. No crunch, no overtime!</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Generous vacation regulation no matter where you are!</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Home office allowance - Working from home but something is missing? We offer a budget to make your home office as productive as possible.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Further Training - Everyone at SOFTGAMES is offered training opportunities to strengthen their skills or learn something new!</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Studio - We’re a remote-first company but also offer a super modern office with state-of-the-art tech, based in the center of Berlin.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Equipment - Choose between a MacBook Pro or Lenovo Laptop.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Meal allowances - A monthly budget is additionally granted to be spent for your lunches.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Monthly extra grant for home office electricity + internet costs.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Swag - Enjoy our stylish Hoodies, Bags, Mugs, etc.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Offsite Retreats - At least once a year the entire company gets together to learn, share ideas, focus on the future, and celebrate our successes. Our events in general are epic but our off-site Retreat is one of a kind.</span></p></li></ul><p><span style="color: #121317">At SOFTGAMES, we value a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone's ideas are heard and valued. Join our dynamic team and be part of the exciting world of mobile gaming. Apply now and let your expertise shine!</span></p><br /><br /><p><strong><span style="color: #121317">SOFTGAMES</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> is the leading instant gaming company. We develop casual, truly social games that can be played instantly across all devices. Our hypersocial blockbuster game “</span><strong><span style="color: #121317">Bubble Shooter Pro”</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> became a global top grossing game on Facebook and is played by millions of people around the world every day. We partner closely with Facebook, Samsung and more to craft the next generation of instant games that billions of people can play together. SOFTGAMES is a </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">remote first</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> company and the home of 100 people from all over the world. We believe in proactive, independent teams with the freedom to take initiative, challenge the status quo, and with the mission to create fun and everlasting </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">Instant Games.</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #121317">At SOFTGAMES, we believe that different perspectives and background in our teams contribute to the quality of our work. We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion / worldview, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.<br /></span></p><p><strong><span style="color: #121317">Have we caught your interest?</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> Then we look forward to your detailed application.</span></p><p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.com/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in Germany</a> on Arbeitnow</a>