**Job Title:** Senior Mobile Game Developer (C++ / cocos2d-x) – Full Project Update & Optimization **Project Name:** Anger of Stick 5: Zombie **Description:** I am looking for an experienced and highly skilled mobile game developer to take over a large, existing C++ game project built with cocos2d-x. The project is a complete and production-level 2D action game with a large codebase (~36,000 lines) and full monetization systems (ads, in-app purchases, analytics). The main goal is to **analyze, fix, update, and optimize the entire project** to make it ready for modern app store release. --- **Scope of Work:** * Analyze and understand the full existing codebase * Fix build issues and ensure the project runs correctly * Update Android SDK to latest requirements (API 34+) * Update / replace outdated SDKs (Ads, Billing, etc.) * Optimize performance and stability * Refactor parts of the code if necessary * Ensure compatibility with latest Android & iOS versions * Prepare the project for publishing --- **Technical Requirements:** * Strong expertise in C++ * Proven experience with cocos2d-x * Experience working on large/legacy codebases * Strong debugging and optimization skills * Experience with Android Studio & NDK * Knowledge of mobile ads (AdMob, Vungle, etc.) * Experience updating old projects to modern standards --- **Nice to Have:** * Experience publishing games on Google Play * Experience in game monetization systems * Experience with performance optimization --- **Project Size:** Large (Production-level game) **Job Type:** Remote – Project-based (long-term possible) **Budget:** Negotiable (please include your expected cost and timeline) --- **Important:** Applicants must be able to **build and run the project successfully** as a first step. --- **How to Apply:** * Send your portfolio (especially mobile games) * Describe your experience with cocos2d-x projects * Confirm if you have worked on legacy/old codebases before * Provide an estimated timeline and cost