Senior Game Developer

Idea Usher; India; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company in Thiruvananthapuram is seeking a Senior Game Developer to lead game projects, collaborate with designers, and mentor junior developers. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in game development, strong expertise in Unity3D/Unreal Engine, and excellent problem-solving skills. This is a full-time position that offers opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in game development with proven project deliveries.
• Strong proficiency in Unity3D / Unreal Engine.
• Knowledge of game physics, animations, rendering, and AI.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of interactive and engaging games across platforms.
• Collaborate with teams to transform concepts into functional games.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.

Skills

Unity3D

C#

C++

Problem-solving

Game performance optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

Pay range

This range is provided by Idea Usher. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

About The Role

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Senior Game Developer to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in game development, design, and optimization, with strong expertise in game engines like Unity/Unreal. You will lead game development projects, collaborate with designers and artists, and mentor junior developers while ensuring high-quality game delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of interactive and engaging games across multiple platforms (mobile, PC, or console).
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and product teams to transform concepts into fully functional games.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in C#, C++ or similar languages.
• Optimize game performance for smooth gameplay across devices.
• Implement core game mechanics, physics, UI/UX, AI, and multiplayer functionality.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues during development and post-launch.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and best practices.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and code reviews to ensure code quality.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Game Development, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in game development, with proven project deliveries.
• Strong proficiency in Unity3D / Unreal Engine.
• Solid programming knowledge in C#, C++, Java, or Python.
• Experience with multiplayer game development, networking, and APIs is a plus.
• Understanding of game physics, animations, rendering, and AI.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Skills (Good To Have)

• Experience in AR/VR game development.
• Knowledge of shader programming and graphics optimization.
• Exposure to mobile game monetization strategies (IAP, ads, etc.).
• Experience with cloud-based services for multiplayer and backend systems.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India