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Level up your career with MobilityWare, one of mobile gaming’s leading publishers of card and puzzle games. With our headquarters in the heart of Orange County and a brand new studio in Utah, we’re dedicated to our mission of bringing joy to others one game at a time.

Ever since our flagship title Solitaire hit the Apple App Store on the day it opened in 2008, MobilityWare has been entertaining gamers around the world. With a product portfolio that includes beloved hits such as FreeCell, MONOPOLY Solitaire, Spades, Hearts, Mahjong, and Bubble Shooter Pop, our games have been downloaded over 400 MILLION times.

MobilityWare was recently named one of Built in LA’s Best Places to Work for the second year in a row and we’ve been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Orange County five times by the Orange County Business Journal and OC Register. While we’re proud to be the company behind some of mobile gaming’s most popular titles, our most important achievement is creating a work environment that encourages professional growth and prioritizes the wellness of all of our team members.

Game Design Internship

Position Summary:

As a Game Design Intern, reporting to the Senior Game Designer, you will be responsible for providing creative ideas for a suite of card and puzzle games. You will learn and use your documentation knowledge to provide the team with clear and concise Game Design Documents. Working with interdisciplinary teams to help create in-game content and experiences will grow you into a strong advocate for players. You will also get the opportunity to work directly in Unity and see your changes make an immediate impact.

 Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the team to design and document features, mechanics, and systems, as well as work with interdisciplinary professionals to make those designs come to life
  • Craft detailed, easy-to-read Game Design documents (GDD) that communicate your designs clearly and effectively to Engineers, Artists, and QA
  • Provide and receive constructive feedback and participate in design discussions and playtests
  • Research and deconstruct new game trends within the casual market
  • Learn to analyze and make decisions based on data

 Qualifications for Position:

  • Upperclassmen or Graduate student
  • Experience with video game development in professional, indie, or academic settings
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic understanding of fundamental principles of game design

Why you should work for us

  • MobilityWare is a great place to work because our teams value creativity, collaboration and a commitment to quality.  
  • We've got some Amazing talent from the industry who embody both brilliance AND humility.
  • Learn how a professional game studio operates, nothing compares to living the actual experience.
  • Acquire the soft skills needed in a game development positions and gain experience and increase marketability
  • Our internship provides opportunities for receiving practical feedback from others who work in game development on a daily basis.
  • Learn from others. It might seem common sense – Act like a sponge and soak up all the information you can during your internship – it will definitely benefit you in the long run.
  • Broad knowledge of, or passion for, the casual mobile games market
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Jessica Rickey
Employee Experience Specialist
Finding New Purpose
Growing professionally with the company
Rickey started as a recruiter at MobilityWare, but after several conversations with her manager, she was encouraged to start a new role that played even more to her strengths. “My manager has always been supportive of my growth and I was thrilled to have this opportunity presented to me,” Rickey said. MobilityWare also launched a one-on-one professional coaching tool, Bravely, and a robust leadership training program.
Rickey started as a recruiter at MobilityWare, but after several conversations with her manager, she was encouraged to start a new role that played even more to her strengths. “My manager has always been supportive of my growth and I was thrilled to have this opportunity presented to me,” Rickey said. MobilityWare also launched a one-on-one professional coaching tool, Bravely, and a robust leadership training program.
One of our company values is to “stay hungry” and to support that we offer tuition reimbursement and encourage our employees to apply to open roles they have an interest in.
Cassie Jeansonne
Technical Project Manager
Empowering Women
Creating opportunities to lead and excel
Jeansonne believes that MobilityWare shatters tech’s traditional glass ceiling, offering a wide variety of growth opportunities for women. “MobilityWare demonstrates its commitment to resolving some of the challenges women face by setting an example,” Jeansonne said. “We ensure that women have the same opportunities to enter leadership roles.”
Jeansonne believes that MobilityWare shatters tech’s traditional glass ceiling, offering a wide variety of growth opportunities for women. “MobilityWare demonstrates its commitment to resolving some of the challenges women face by setting an example,” Jeansonne said. “We ensure that women have the same opportunities to enter leadership roles.”
MobilityWare provides its team members the flexibility to pursue their passions both at work and outside of the office. Everyone here loves helping and lifting each other up.
Greg McBride
Technical Director
Powerful Tech
Using creativity & collaboration to unlock achievements
As technical director for the “Puzzle Suite” of products, McBride recently worked on a project to create Monopoly Solitaire. “We had to deliver a new product quickly while leveraging a codebase developed by another MobilityWare team,” McBride said. “The final product is a testament to the effectiveness of collaboration across several app teams and is a result of team members sharing tech and putting their heads together.
As technical director for the “Puzzle Suite” of products, McBride recently worked on a project to create Monopoly Solitaire. “We had to deliver a new product quickly while leveraging a codebase developed by another MobilityWare team,” McBride said. “The final product is a testament to the effectiveness of collaboration across several app teams and is a result of team members sharing tech and putting their heads together.
We lean heavily on Unity as our core engine. That’s supplemented by a robust suite of internally developed tech that we use for ad mediation and ad serving, privacy systems, and a variety of third-party components.

What are MobilityWare Perks + Benefits

Culture
Volunteer in local community
From working with the Second Harvest Food Bank to feed the hungry to partnering with local charities in the fight against cancer, giving back to those in need is a vital aspect of our culture.
Partners with nonprofits
We are utilizing our ability to reach a global audience to help raise funds for a number of worthy causes including the Make-A-Wish Foundation, SpecialEffect, BuildAid, and other charities.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Diversity
Highly diverse management team
MobilityWare’s Senior Leadership and Management teams are both incredibly diverse. Our diversity helps bring a broader spectrum of viewpoints to the company, helping us make more informed decisions.
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
MobilityWare employees can contribute up to $2,750 to their FSA.
Disability insurance
Disability insurance covers 60% of annual salary up to $10,000 monthly maximum payout.
Dental insurance
Our dental plan covers 100% of dental expenses.
Vision insurance
Health insurance
MobilityWare's health insurance policy covers up to 100% of out of pocket expenses.
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Our pet discount program covers various out of pocket expenses such as vaccines, meds and teeth cleaning.
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Employees are eligible for a cash bonus based on individual, company, and team performance. We pride ourselves on nurturing our employees' growth and establish goals to help them meet their potential.
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Company sponsored family events
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
We’ve partnered with Booster, the mobile gas delivery app that brings fuel directly to your car. No need to stop at a station to fill-up & the prices are comparable to what you would pay at the pump
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Our pantry, Admiral Snackbar, is stocked with healthy and fun snacks. Chips, chocolate, nuts, fruit; no matter what you’re craving, we’ve got ya covered!
Some meals provided
Employees get free lunch on Friday!
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Recreational clubs
Our employees have formed a number of clubs, organize events, and arrange outings together. From fantasy football to Magic the Gathering and even our escape room club, there's something for everyone.
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
All employees have access to the free on-site fitness center, complete with cardio equipment, free weights, strength training machines, showers and $25 a month for unlimited fitness classes.
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Our tuition reimbursement plan offers an annual max of $2,500 with a maximum total match of $2,500.
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications
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Every year we look forward to our annual Game Jam which challenges our team members to create an innovative new title in just one week
Each year, one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the MobilityWare calendar is our annual company trip in which every team member and a guest of their choice are treated to an all-expenses-paid vacation. Previous destinations have included Hawaii, a Mexican Riviera Cruise, and Los Cabos.
Our team members love to showing off their most festive looks at our annual holiday party
Every year we have a scary good time at our annual Fall-O-Ween event
From sound baths to chair massages and even our first-ever Puppy Cuddle Corner, our MobilityWare Care events bring new ways to ensure the health and well-being of our team members
Each year our team members and their families enjoy delicious food and awesome games at our company picnic.
Team members enjoying some delicious donuts at our 2023 New Year’s Kickoff event
Every year we look forward to our annual Game Jam which challenges our team members to create an innovative new title in just one week
Each year, one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the MobilityWare calendar is our annual company trip in which every team member and a guest of their choice are treated to an all-expenses-paid vacation. Previous destinations have included Hawaii, a Mexican Riviera Cruise, and Los Cabos.
Our team members love to showing off their most festive looks at our annual holiday party
Every year we have a scary good time at our annual Fall-O-Ween event
From sound baths to chair massages and even our first-ever Puppy Cuddle Corner, our MobilityWare Care events bring new ways to ensure the health and well-being of our team members
Each year our team members and their families enjoy delicious food and awesome games at our company picnic.
Team members enjoying some delicious donuts at our 2023 New Year’s Kickoff event
Every year we look forward to our annual Game Jam which challenges our team members to create an innovative new title in just one week
Each year, one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the MobilityWare calendar is our annual company trip in which every team member and a guest of their choice are treated to an all-expenses-paid vacation. Previous destinations have included Hawaii, a Mexican Riviera Cruise, and Los Cabos.
Our team members love to showing off their most festive looks at our annual holiday party
Every year we have a scary good time at our annual Fall-O-Ween event
From sound baths to chair massages and even our first-ever Puppy Cuddle Corner, our MobilityWare Care events bring new ways to ensure the health and well-being of our team members
Each year our team members and their families enjoy delicious food and awesome games at our company picnic.
Team members enjoying some delicious donuts at our 2023 New Year’s Kickoff event

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