Lead Game Developer (Unity)

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Game Tech Lead to take ownership of the technical direction and execution of our game projects.

This role requires a hands-on leader someone who can lead the team at a high level, make architectural decisions, and still jump into coding when the project needs it.

You will work closely with Game Designers, Artists, Product, and Backend teams to build scalable, high-quality games, mainly for mobile and hybrid midcore experiences.

This is a key leadership role that directly impacts code quality, delivery speed, and team growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Technical Leadership & Delivery:

- Own the overall technical architecture and development direction of game projects.

- Lead and oversee the full development lifecycle: planning, implementation, optimization, and release.

- Make key decisions on game architecture, performance strategy, and technical trade-offs.

- Ensure games meet quality, performance, and scalability standards, especially on mobile devices.

2. Hands-on Development:

- Actively write, review, and optimize code when required by project timelines or complexity.

- Support the team by unblocking technical challenges and solving critical issues.

- Build and maintain core systems (gameplay, tools, performance optimization, pipelines).

3. Team Leadership & Mentorship:

- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of game developers (junior to senior).

- Set coding standards, best practices, and technical guidelines.

- Conduct regular code reviews and provide constructive feedback.

- Foster a strong engineering culture focused on quality, ownership, and collaboration.

4. Cross-functional Collaboration

- Work closely with Design, Art, Product, and Backend teams to align technical solutions with gameplay and business goals.

- Support scope definition, estimation, and planning with realistic technical insights.

- Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term technical health.

REQUIREMENTS

- 57+ years of experience as a Game Tech Lead / Lead Game Developer.

- Strong experience in both leading teams and hands-on coding.

- Solid programming skills in C# (Unity) or other game development languages.

- Proven experience shipping mobile or cross-platform games.

- Strong understanding of game architecture, performance optimization, and asset workflows.

- Experience with Unity or equivalent game engines.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills.

- Experience with Git, CI/CD, Agile/Scrum, and profiling tools.

NICE TO HAVE

- Experience with live-service games or long-term supported projects.

- Knowledge of backend/game services (PlayFab, Photon, Firebase, etc.).

- Experience building internal tools or development pipelines.

- Experience hiring or scaling development teams.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

• Round 1:Initial Interview Call
• Round 2:Technical Interview(including Live Coding & System Discussion)
• Round 3:Culture Fit Interview(Leadership mindset & team alignment)