Mobile Game Unity Developer

YallaPlay; Caen; Hybride; EUR 40 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

YallaPlay, a growing mobile gaming studio, is seeking a skilled Unity Developer to create engaging games for iOS and Android. This role is crucial in the development lifecycle, ensuring impressive user experiences while being part of a collaborative and fun environment. With opportunities for remote work and significant impact, this position calls for creativity, technical expertise, and a real passion for gaming.

Prestations

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Generous paid time off

Paid birthdays off

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in mobile game development.
• Proven track record with at least 2 shipped mobile game titles.
• Experience with UI, animations, and performance optimization.

Responsabilités

• Lead the development and optimization of mobile games using Unity.
• Collaborate closely with a cross-functional team.
• Ensure code quality through testing, reviews, and documentation.

Connaissances

C#

Unity

2D/3D Game Development

Debugging

Agile/Scrum

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Description du poste

Who We Are

At YallaPlay, We are a rapidly growing startup mobile gaming studio on a mission to bring people together through play, we create exciting mobile games that bring joy to millions of players worldwide. Founded in Austin, Texas, we’ve since expanded to Brazil and the UAE, growing our diverse and talented team of creators. We pride ourselves on a fun and collaborative work environment, with a remote-friendly culture and a dedication to producing high-quality, engaging games. Our current titles, including “Spades Masters” (iOS/Android), have been enjoyed by millions of players globally.

Our passion lies in reinventing card games infusing them with fresh mechanics, beautiful design, and social features that spark connection and excitement. As we continue to scale, we’re looking for creative, driven individuals who are excited to help shape the future of multiplayer mobile gaming in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Join us and be part of building something big from the ground up.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a talented Unity Developer to help bring our games to life across mobile platforms. Reporting to the Lead Unity Developer, this role is central to implementing core game features and systems while collaborating closely with designers, animators, and artists.

This position plays a key role throughout the entire development lifecycle—from early prototyping to live operations—ensuring smooth performance, seamless gameplay, and an outstanding user experience. A passion for mobile games, clean and maintainable code, and a strong eye for detail are important qualities for success in this role.

This position can be remote or based at our state-of-the-art offices in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the development and implementation of mobile games using Unity, targeting both iOS and Android platforms.
• Collaborate with designers, producers, artists, and other developers to turn game ideas into polished and engaging player experiences.
• Write clean, scalable, and maintainable C# code.
• Optimize game performance across devices, using profiling tools to identify bottlenecks.
• Debug and resolve complex technical issues, including crashes, performance drops, and platform-specific problems.
• Contribute to build and deployment processes.
• Implement UI, animations, visual effects, and gameplay mechanics using Unity components.
• Ensure code quality through peer reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning and daily standups.
• Foster a collaborative and communicative work environment, supporting continuous improvement of tools and workflows.

What We’re Looking For

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Interactive Media, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of professional experience developing mobile games with Unity.
• Proven track record with at least 2 shipped mobile game titles (please include references or portfolio).
• Deep understanding of Unity components, including UI, animations, asset management, prefabs, and audio systems.
• Strong C# programming skills, with a good grasp of object-oriented programming and software design patterns.
• Experience with both 2D and 3D game development.
• Familiarity with profiling tools and performance optimization techniques.
• Experience with WebSocket or API-based client-server communication.
• Solid debugging and troubleshooting skills across platforms and devices.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.

Why YallaPlay

What You Get

• Real Impact – You’ll work on meaningful projects that reach a global audience.
• Collaborative Culture – Small team, big ambition. We keep things fun, respectful, and feedback-driven.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary
• Remote-first and flexible schedule- Digital nomad friendly
• Generous paid time off
• Paid birthdays off
• UAE visa sponsorship (if applicable)
• Growth opportunities and access to learning resources
• A team that actually loves games—and each other

Next Steps

Ready to join the team? We’d love to hear from you!

• Apply
• Share sample code and projects (GitHub)

We review every application carefully and will be in touch if there’s a fit. Good luck!