Live Ops Experts Breathing New Life into Old Games
DECA Games uses their unique approach to live operations to breathe new life into games on the decline.
The team works with games studios and developers who lack the resources to handle the responsibilities of running a game as a service.
DECA Games provides a way for developers to profit from the long tail of games and enhances the experience for a game’s dedicated fanbase with their long term approach to games as a service.
They handle all community management, product management, feature development, art, customer support, live events and promotion planning to ensure a high quality integrated service.
WHAT DO WE BELIEVE IN?
Small smart teams trump big organizations.
Limit hierarchy.
You should find something challenging and interesting in work.
Fun comes when we learn and succeed together.
Trusting our employees.
We trust them to do what they think is best and to do what’s right for the company.
Flexible hours and locations as long as the projects don’t suffer.
Every employee should feel like they have impact on their product and team.
DECA Games is an Embracer Group company.

DECA Games

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full-stack-engineer

DECA Games is an indie publisher focused on revitalizing aging video games through live operations and games as a service. The company specializes in taking over games that have strong, loyal communities, whether on browser, mobile, or PC platforms. Founded by Ken Go, DECA Games has a team with vast experience in designing and operating free-to-play games, aiming to enhance player engagement and continuously update content. They are known for their work on titles such as Realm of the Mad God and other gaming projects across various genres, including RPGs, strategy games, and MMOs. DECA Games is part of the Embracer Group and is committed to ensuring a long-lasting experience for game communities by focusing on live events, flexible development, and expert analysis.

Live Ops Experts Breathing New Life into Old Games

DECA Games uses their unique approach to live operations to breathe new life into games on the decline. The team works with games studios and developers who lack the resources to handle the responsibilities of running a game as a service. DECA Games provides a way for developers to profit from the long tail of games and enhances the experience for a game’s dedicated fanbase with their long term approach to games as a service. They handle all community management, product management, feature development, art, customer support, live events and promotion planning to ensure a high quality integrated service.

WHAT DO WE BELIEVE IN?
Small smart teams trump big organizations. Limit hierarchy.
You should find something challenging and interesting in work.
Fun comes when we learn and succeed together.
Trusting our employees. We trust them to do what they think is best and to do what’s right for the company.
Flexible hours and locations as long as the projects don’t suffer.
Every employee should feel like they have impact on their product and team.

DECA Games is an Embracer Group company.

• Develop, maintain, and improve the DragonVale mobile game client for iOS and Android
• Work within an established C++ codebase to implement new features, improve existing systems, and support live game updates
• Collaborate closely with designers, artists, QA, production, and other engineers to deliver high-quality features and improvements
• Debug and resolve client-side issues related to gameplay, UI, performance, stability, content setup, and platform-specific behaviour
• Support live operations by investigating production issues, preparing fixes, and helping ensure smooth releases
• Work with QA to identify risks, reproduce issues, and define testing needs for new features and game updates
• Contribute to improvements in internal tools, workflows, and content pipelines where they impact the client development process
• Review code, share technical knowledge, and help maintain high engineering standards within the team
• Take ownership of client-side systems and features, from implementation through release and post-release support

Senior Client Engineer

Senior Client Engineer developing and improving the DragonVale mobile game client. Collaborating with talented engineers to deliver high-quality updates for its dedicated player community.

devops-engineer

• Review and assess client build requests to ensure completeness and adherence to internal standards.
• Collaborate with members of the engineering organization to prioritize build requests and align on release schedules.
• Coordinate with product managers, designers, and engineers to communicate release content and timelines.
• Maintain a forward-looking release calendar to ensure stakeholders have visibility on upcoming deliverables.
• Operate internal tools to generate client builds and asset patches for release.
• Conduct QA testing on builds and patches to identify and resolve bugs before release.
• Troubleshoot build-related issues and escalate to engineering when necessary.
• Validate that release processes are followed consistently and accurately.
• Maintain clear, accessible documentation for all release procedures.
• Recommend and implement improvements to release workflows and tooling.
• Track and report release metrics, identifying opportunities for efficiency gains.

Junior Release Engineer

Junior Release Engineer for a remote gaming company, managing builds and coordinating releases. Focusing on mobile game production and quality assurance tasks in timeline-driven environment.

3d-artist

• Design and produce a wide range of marketing assets including static ads, motion videos, app store screenshots, feature icons, trailers, and key art.
• Develop marketing creative that adapts to different game genres, player segments, and platform requirements.
• Generate fresh, innovative campaign ideas that resonate with global audiences and reflect emerging trends in entertainment, gaming, and pop culture.
• Pitch creative concepts and translate campaign strategy into compelling visual assets.
• Partner with UA and analytics teams to create data-informed iterations of creatives based on A/B test results, click-through rates, and install data.
• Use insights to refine visuals and drive performance across paid channels.
• Lead visual strategy and execution for App Store and Google Play assets, including icons, screenshots, and trailers.
• Optimize asset variations to improve store conversion rates and feature-readiness.
• Ensure all visual materials maintain brand integrity while adapting to different campaign goals, audiences, and media formats.
• Uphold and evolve visual standards across all touchpoints.
• Work cross-functionally with Game Teams, UA Managers, and Product Marketing to align on messaging, priorities, and goals.
• Present work, incorporate feedback, and manage timelines across multiple stakeholders.
• Provide feedback and guidance to junior creatives and freelancers.
• Proactively explore new creative formats, including AR ads, playable units, TikTok-first content, and platform-native innovations.

Senior Motion Designer

Senior Marketing Motion Designer at DECA Games creating visually compelling assets across all channels. Focusing on user acquisition and campaign optimization for a diverse gaming audience.

product-manager

• Own the Live Operations strategy and execution for one or more portfolio mobile game titles
• Drive the planning, design, and iteration of in-game events, sales, and promotions to maximize engagement and monetization
• Define, create, and continuously optimize game content (e.g. events, level progression tuning, offers, balancing)
• Act as Product Owner for a cross-functional remote team, aligning all disciplines towards performance and LiveOps goals
• Lead data-driven iteration cycles, using player behavior and KPIs to continuously improve game performance
• Monitor, analyze, and act on key business and gameplay metrics (e.g. retention, engagement, monetization)
• Develop a deep understanding of player motivations, progression systems, and difficulty curves across casual/puzzle games
• Report on game performance, LiveOps impact, and forecasts to the Head of Studio
• Ensure consistent execution and quality of LiveOps pipelines and content delivery
• Assess and optimize existing game systems and core loops, with a strong focus on extracting maximum value from mature titles

Product Manager

Product Manager driving performance for mobile game titles at DECA Games. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance engagement and monetization in portfolio games.

Live Ops Experts Breathing New Life into Old Games DECA Games uses their unique approach to live operations to breathe new life into games on the decline. The team works with games studios and developers who lack the resources to handle the responsibilities of running a game as a service. DECA Games provides a way for developers to profit from the long tail of games and enhances the experience for a game’s dedicated fanbase with their long term approach to games as a service. They handle all community management, product management, feature development, art, customer support, live events and promotion planning to ensure a high quality integrated service. WHAT DO WE BELIEVE IN? Small smart teams trump big organizations. Limit hierarchy. You should find something challenging and interesting in work. Fun comes when we learn and succeed together. Trusting our employees. We trust them to do what they think is best and to do what’s right for the company. Flexible hours and locations as long as the projects don’t suffer. Every employee should feel like they have impact on their product and team. DECA Games is an Embracer Group company.

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