VP of Software Engineering, Platform Services

We’re looking for a strategic and technically seasoned VP of Software Engineering to lead our Platform Services teams. This group builds and evolves the foundational systems, tools, and infrastructure that power our game teams and internal operations. Your mission is to ensure that Supercell’s internal tech platform is robust, scalable, developer-friendly, and aligned with our company culture of autonomy, high ambition, and quality.This is a critical leadership role; your decisions will directly shape how efficiently our teams build, operate, and scale games played by millions.Since we’re not too big on titles and unnecessary hierarchies, instead of VP, we’ve reserved the title Head of Platform Services for you.What You’ll Be DoingTechnical Strategy & Platform VisionDefine and own the long-term strategy for internal platform services including developer services (CI/CD, version control, build distribution), cloud infrastructure, analytics infrastructure and player support.Ensure platform systems are scalable, reliable, and secure.Identify and resolve pain points that limit productivity or system performance.Team Leadership & CultureLead and mentor a team of engineering managers and senior ICs.Foster a strong engineering culture rooted in craftsmanship, ownership, and service mentality.Attract and retain top talent while championing inclusion and psychological safety.Delivery & Stakeholder EngagementPartner closely with game teams, data teams, security, and other internal stakeholders to understand their needs and co-create solutions.Translate high-level business and operational needs into a clear, executable roadmap.Ensure high quality and timely delivery of platform capabilities.Operational ExcellenceEstablish and track platform health metrics (availability, latency, support load).Drive continuous improvement in performance, resilience, cost efficiency, and documentation.Prepare the platform for scale, balancing short-term velocity with long-term maintainability.What You Have10+ years in software engineering, including 5+ years leading engineering teams.Experience managing managers and operating at director level or above.Proven track record of scaling operations and driving change in complex, distributed environments.Proven track record of leading leads, and 50+ people organization.Familiarity with game development workflows or similar high-performance, low-latency systems.Proven ability to drive change in complex, distributed environments.Experience building internal platforms or shared infrastructure at scale.Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach when needed.Excellent communicator and collaborator across technical and non-technical teams.Strong customer service mindset: platform teams exist to enable others to thrive.Values simplicity, autonomy, and pragmatism.–––That's it about the role! Below, we've gathered some things we feel are important for you to know. Totally optional, but a highly recommended read.Once you're ready to apply, just send us your application through the form at the bottom of the page.–––About SupercellSupercell is a games company from Helsinki, Finland, with offices also in San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, and London. You might know us as the makers of Hay Day, Clash of Clans, Boom Beach, Clash Royale, Brawl Stars, and Squad Busters. Our mission is to create great games that as many people as possible play for years and that are remembered forever.So, how do we make great games? By putting together the best teams and giving them the freedom and independence to succeed. And by taking risks, failing, sharing learnings, and killing lots of projects.Hey, You Might Love It Here!Independent cells and trust are at the core of our culture. But it takes more than that to make great games. We take good care of our people, providing them with the compensation, work environment, and resources they need to succeed while having fun along the way.You Are Not Your Job Title ™Here, you won’t need to focus on chasing titles or climbing ladders. Internally, our job titles don’t include prefixes like Senior, Junior, Principal, or Director. Recognition isn’t tied to your title, as it doesn't define the impact you can have around here.Benefits And CompensationLuring you in with glitter, glamour, and gems isn't what we're about. We want you to enjoy your time here fully, so we structure our compensation and benefits with that in mind. It starts with perceiving you as a human being, not a resource.Relocation? Yes!No matter where you’re moving from, our dedicated mobility team and partners will support you throughout your move. We’ll ensure the process is as smooth as possible for you and anyone joining you – whether they’re family members of the human or animal kind!Not Sure if You Should Apply?Many candidates with great skills and experience second-guess themselves. The bar is high, but if this role excites you, apply! We’re here to help you succeed. Also, we're happy to learn about any specific accommodations you may need to fully engage in our recruitment process.Wishing you all the best,The Supercell Recruitment teamP.S.Here's a Video About What Supercell Is About.Best enjoyed with salmiakki and rye bread!