Mobile MOBA gaming and esports publisher with global tournament operations
MOONTON Games operates a mobile gaming and esports business centered on competitive MOBA titles, running franchised professional leagues and global championships across six major markets. The hiring mix is marketing-dominant (9 of 17 active roles) with concentrated regional expansion into Southeast Asia and Turkey, paired with grassroots engagement initiatives—suggesting a shift from pure game operations toward ecosystem and community monetization as growth levers.
MOONTON Games, founded in 2014 and based in Shanghai, publishes mobile games and operates esports infrastructure across China, Indonesia, Latin America, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore. The company is best known for its MOBA title Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, which supports multiple regional professional leagues (MPL) and international tournaments (World Championship, MSC). The organization employs over 1,600 people across product, esports operations, publishing, and regional teams. Current focus areas include opening new markets, localizing engagement for grassroots players, and expanding esports ecosystem partnerships.
As of the latest cycle, MOONTON is actively hiring in Malaysia, Turkey, Indonesia, Philippines, India, and Thailand. Marketing and operations roles make up the majority of open positions, reflecting regional expansion priorities.
MOONTON Games operates with more than 1,600 employees distributed across its headquarters in Shanghai and regional offices spanning China, Indonesia, Latin America, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore.
MOONTON is best known for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) designed for mobile platforms. The company also operates regional esports leagues and international tournaments under the Mobile Legends franchise.
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