Principal Software Engineer - FE
Posted by Abhijeet Shrivastava
Lead SDK Engineer at Skillz
“Abhijeet Shrivastava (Lead SDK Engineer at Skillz) is offering direct employee referrals for engineering roles in Bengaluru, including Principal Software Engineer - FE, alongside the official Greenhouse listing.”
Skip the ATS queue — reach out directly and mention their post.
Hybrid
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Architect (12+ yrs)
Yesterday
Quick Take
Principal Frontend Engineer role at Skillz in Bengaluru (Hybrid, 3 days in-office). Requires 12+ years of experience with React, TypeScript, and high-performance client architectures. Shared by a Skillz engineering lead on LinkedIn offering referrals alongside the official Greenhouse application link.
📩 Referral Option Available: In addition to the direct application link above, Abhijeet Shrivastava (Lead SDK Engineer at Skillz) is offering internal referrals. You can DM him directly on LinkedIn mentioning the Principal Software Engineer - FE opening.
🏢 About Skillz
Skillz is a pioneer in mobile esports and competition technology, powering competitive multiplayer experiences for millions of mobile gamers worldwide. Founded in 2012, the platform enables game developers to monetize their creations by building social competitions and automated tournaments directly into mobile games. Skillz operates high-scale developer SDKs and platform infrastructure that support thousands of global mobile game developers.
🎯 The Role
Skillz is expanding its engineering hub in Bengaluru and seeking a Principal Software Engineer - FE to drive frontend architectural vision and technical execution. In this role, you will lead the design and evolution of core client-side interfaces and developer SDKs that integrate into gaming experiences across mobile and web platforms. You will serve as the principal technical authority, solving intricate performance and system-level frontend challenges while mentoring senior engineering talent.
🛠️ Tech Stack
- React, TypeScript, JavaScript
- React Native, Native Mobile Integrations (iOS / Android)
- Real-Time Communication (WebSockets, Event-Driven Architecture)
- State Management (Redux)
- Client-Side Performance Engineering & Memory Optimization
- CI/CD Automation, Webpack, Vite
💼 What You'll Do
- Architect and steer the technical direction of high-performance frontend applications and developer SDKs.
- Partner with product, backend, and platform teams to design scalable client architectures capable of handling real-time gaming interactions.
- Optimize client-side rendering, bundle sizes, memory consumption, and network efficiency across diverse devices.
- Champion engineering best practices, code quality standards, test automation, and robust CI/CD deployment pipelines.
- Mentor senior and lead engineers, conducting thorough design reviews and elevating engineering craft across the team.
✅ What You'll Need
- 12+ years of professional software engineering experience with a deep focus on frontend architecture and system design.
- Extensive expertise in modern JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks like React.
- Proven experience architecting client-side systems, SDKs, or consumer-facing mobile experiences (React Native, native iOS/Android, or embedded web clients).
- Strong knowledge of client-side performance engineering, memory management, and browser internals.
- Ability to work in-office 3 days a week in Bangalore, India.
🌟 Nice to Have
- Experience in the gaming industry, including game engines (Unity), clients, or SDK integration.
- Experience with real-time multiplayer protocols and WebSockets at scale.
- Background in developer platforms and SDK API design.
Why This Role?
This listing comes straight from a hiring manager or recruiter post — not an ATS scrape. You can often reach out directly, and these roles move fast. The tech stack leans on React, TypeScript, JavaScript and more.
Principal Software Engineer - FE at Skillz — FAQ
Quick answers about this role, the stack, and how to apply.
