Nordeus

We are a mobile games developer fueled by the passion and creativity of 280+ people. Check out our games @TopEleven & @golf_rival. ⚽️ ⛳

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[Nordeus @Nordeus]

Ever wondered how features in mobile games come to life? 🤔

It’s a question we hear often from our junior candidates, and today we’re giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Nordeus game development process, but from your point of view. 👇

Meet our Product Managers, UX and Game Designers, Artists, Producers and Engineers—all working together to turn creative ideas into game-changing experiences for our players.

Are you ready? ▶️ Click play and find out what our game dev process looks like! 🙌

[Nordeus @Nordeus]

Top Eleven turns (Golden) 1️⃣6️⃣!

👉 To celebrate Top Eleven’s birthday, we hosted a panel discussion in our auditorium and spotlighted both veterans and the freshest additions to the team- Maša, Andrija, Nina, Dunja, Jelena, Dušan, and Igor. Through a mix of perspectives, they shared their stories about ownership, team impact, turning points, and the 'vibe' that has driven Top Eleven’s success for 16 years.

We continued the celebration on the Nordeus terrace with the traditional burgers made by our Top Eleven hosts themselves. 🍔 🎉

[Nordeus @Nordeus]

3 gaming industry leaders 🤝, 50+ years of combined experience📱, one great conversation🎙️!

We had the pleasure of welcoming Yaron Leyvand, EVP of Mobile Studios, and Scott Koenigsberg, Chief Product Officer, to Belgrade for a special edition of our traditional fireside chat with @Nordeus CEO Branko Milutinović.

Here’s a glimpse of what we explored:
👉 What does it take to build games that last?
Did you know that 11 @zynga games have been live for over a decade - including #TopEleven?

👉 Is there a “secret formula” for longevity?
While each Zynga studio has its own approach, one thing is consistent: a strong, long-term investment in growing games.

👉 How do we approach creating new games today?
From innovation to long-term thinking, we unpacked the philosophy behind building gaming experiences that last.

Thank you for joining us in Belgrade! 🙌
We're already looking forward to the next one! ✨

[Top Eleven @topeleven]

16 years ago, our journey started...
Since then, there have been millions of matches played, trophies lifted, rivalries born, alarms set for transfers, hearts broken in stoppage time… and memories made - together. 💙

That wouldn’t be possible without you, Managers.
To celebrate everything we built together, birthday gifts are waiting for you in-game.🎁

And the Golden 16 celebration is still going strong, with more challenges, more goals, and more rewards ahead.
This squad is 16 years old now, but it still feels like we're just getting started!
Thank you for playing Top Eleven!

[Nordeus @Nordeus]

We changed our tech interviews for experienced engineers. Yes, really!

And no, this isn’t a “we tweaked one question” kind of change. 🤝

Curious how it works in practice?
Our engineers broke down the why and how behind the change with concrete examples. Read more HERE 👉 https://t.co/kdUqoimSaN

[Nordeus @Nordeus]

We changed our tech interviews for experienced engineers. Yes, really!

And no, this isn’t a “we tweaked one question” kind of change. 🤝

Curious how it works in practice?
Our engineers broke down the why and how behind the change with concrete examples. Read more HERE 👉 https://t.co/kdUqoinq0l

[Nordeus @Nordeus]

Another Data Talks Belgrade is in the books!

Missed it?
Here are the key takeaways from the sessions:
✅ Reinforcement learning algorithms and their applications in the gaming industry
✅ How Nordeus uses reinforcement learning for personalization and deploys RL models in production
✅ How Foursquare leverages LLMs and vector embeddings to unify massive, "messy" datasets
✅ Building a scalable data harmonization pipeline for global geospatial information
✅ Lessons learned from semantic matching at scale and how to maintain data accuracy

👉 See you at Data Talks 3️⃣!

[Nordeus @Nordeus]

JobFair 2026 is done ✅

Here’s a recap:
✅ 30+ Nordeus ambassadors at the Nordeus booth
✅ 4 Nordeus challenges
✅ 1 Tech Talk
✅ 1 Mini golf fun from Golf Rival ⛳ ‍ (the competition was fierce 🤝)
✅ Full Stack internship - LIVE👉 https://t.co/7mybtsmE7x
✅ Endless positive energy

JobFair may be over, but Nordeus Challenges are LIVE until May 3rd, end of day! 👏

[Nordeus @Nordeus]

Join us for the second Data Talks Belgrade! 🙌

@Nordeus & @Foursquare are teaming up once again to bring you real-world Data Science case studies and insights from those working on large-scale data problems.

You can expect… practical learnings, real challenges, and solutions across machine learning, data pipelines, and data at scale!

🗓️ When: April 23rd, 18-21h
📍 Where: Nordeus HQ (Bulevar Milutina Milankovica 11)
💻 Secure your spot by signing up here 👉 https://t.co/lrJXgH5FpD
*Please note that this event will be in English.

[Nordeus @Nordeus]

🏆 With Galaksija Kup behind us, we’re celebrating the mentors and experts who empowered the next generation of innovators!

Through months of collaboration, students gained
real-world insights into digital product development and took their ideas further.

Huge thanks to our @Nordeus mentors for shaping teams during #GalaksijaKup - your impact goes far beyond tech! 🙌

Special thanks to the Association of Electrical Engineering Schools of Serbia and the @NFondacija , with support from @UniCreditEurope , Bosch Serbia, and CWP Europe.
👏 Congrats to all participants and winning teams!

[Nordeus @Nordeus]

8 years of perfect shots! ⛳🎉

From the very first swing to epic head-to-head battles, Golf Rival has become more than a game - it’s a community!

Built together with you. And we’re just getting started! 🔥🎂

[Nordeus @Nordeus]

Engineering Managers operate in constant ambiguity - so how do they create clarity, stability, and protect culture when everything keeps changing?

Our very own Jadranka, TA Lead at @Nordeus , led a fantastic discussion, guiding the panel through honest, thought-provoking conversations.
Huge thanks to our panelists for showing up authentically and tackling the tough questions.

Big thanks to @heap_space for partnering with us.
Looking forward to the next one!

[Nordeus @Nordeus]

There’s something special about seeing Nordeus Alumni out in the world - building what they love, taking bold steps, and coming back to share their stories! ❤️

We had the pleasure of hearing from:
👉 Marko Gardijan - turning his passion into Yboga game studio
👉 Nenad Zivic - his journey from Meta to founding Padelytics, an AI-powered padel platform

Thank you for the inspiring stories!
Looking forward to the next one! 🙌

[Nordeus @Nordeus]

Level 16 unlocked! 🎂

When we look back on 16 years, we don’t see a timeline.
We see champions rising in every corner of the world. Moments of triumph, and pure joy - lived far beyond our walls. 🏆

What we build has never been just about games.

It’s about the connection between the people who create them and the people who bring them to life.
Every login, every match, every shared victory is proof that what we do travels further than we ever could alone.

So this anniversary isn’t a celebration of us.
It’s a celebration of us together - Nordeans and our players, connected through every challenge, every story, every unforgettable moment. 🎉

Let's make a wish! ✨
For new victories to celebrate, and many more levels to unlock!

[Nordeus @Nordeus]

The only constant is change. ✅
For Engineering Managers, that often means navigating shifting priorities, re-orgs, invisible work, and pressure from all sides - all while keeping teams focused, motivated, and moving forward.

So how do you create clarity, stability, and a healthy team culture when the ground keeps shifting?

Join us for a panel discussion “Engineering Leadership in Ambiguity and Change”, where we’ll unpack the realities of leading and share practical insights from those who do it every day.

Together with our partners at Heapspace, we’re excited to host Engineering Manager Meet-up #4. 🙌

📅 When: March 26, 18-21h
📍Where: Nordeus (Bulevar Milutina Milankovica 11)
🖊️Sign up here https://t.co/Wo29TTE94r

🎤 Panelists:
Maja Isakov, Director of Engineering at Nordeus
Olga Babic, Engineering Manager at @FishingBooker
Marija Smoljanić, Product Development Manager at Paycor
Marija Smiljković, Engineering Manager at @Microsoft

Hosted by our very own Jadranka Smiljanić, Talent Acquisition Lead. 🤝

Once your spot is secured, we will reach out with details!
*Please note that the panel will be held in Serbian.

[Nordeus @Nordeus]

@flottten Thank you!

[Nordeus @Nordeus]

We’re hiring at Nordeus! 🙌

🚀Open positions:

👉Client Engineer (Game Team)
👉Senior Backend Engineer
👉Social Media Intern (Games)
👉Data Scientist

Check out our careers page!
https://t.co/7x8qBMIfAw

[Nordeus @Nordeus]

This week at Nordeus, we hosted amazing young talents from #PlayingNarratives program, in collaboration with SGA.

We spent some great quality time together:
- Touring our building
- Listening to our Hana share insights on what a career in gaming looks like for a UI Artist, what UI Art involves in our games, and how to better prepare for a career in the gaming industry
- As always, networking and chatting over snacks and refreshments

Thank you for the great questions, energy, and curiosity that’s what the future of gaming is all about.

See you next time! 🙌

[Nordeus @Nordeus]

Nordeus CEO Branko Milutinović took the stage at UnlockIT conference in conversation with Tanja Kuzman, CEO of the Digital Serbia Initiative, to share insights from his entrepreneurial journey - from building and scaling to shaping its cultural philosophy and his leadership approach! 🙌

Here are a few highlights from the fireside chat:
👉 Branko personally interviewed every hire for the first 15 years of Nordeus - something he genuinely enjoyed and saw as core to building culture.
👉 Advice to new founders? Find your niche, stay focused on a clear long-term vision, and prioritize longevity over trends and short-term wins.
👉 And above all, put your users at the center. Engage them, delight them, and build with them in mind at every step.

Thank you, #UnlockIT, for the great conversation.
See you next time! 👋

[Nordeus @Nordeus]

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, to Nordeus.

With a full auditorium at Nordeus, Branko and Strauss sat down for a traditional fireside chat. We discussed the state of the industry, the future of AI, and our shared approach to building hit games played by millions. 📲

Strauss also took questions from the audience, but one exchange stood out: “What’s one question leaders should ask themselves more often?”.
His answer was simple “What value did I add to my team this week?” - a key takeaway that stayed with us.

Everyone left the conversation encouraged and proud, with a renewed focus on building teams and moving the needle of our games! 🙌

[Nordeus @Nordeus]

2 Graphic Designers, 1 brief, and 3 hours to develop a creative solution!

Welcome to the series “Show don’t tell”, where we show our craft 🎨, and of course we compete!

Our talented Graphic Designers, Vojin and Nataša, go head-to-head with their creative solutions! 🎨

Sooooo, what are you waiting for?
Go, go, go 🏃‍♀️‍➡️ watch the full episode on our YouTube channel & vote for your favourite creative solution in the comments! 👇