Senior Game Developer

Metis Creative; Fatih; Hybrid; TRY 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Shape a new digital division

Competitive salary

Job summary

Metis Creative in Istanbul is seeking a Senior Game Developer to lead our first Unity-based title. You will design and implement core gameplay features and mentor a growing team.

You will collaborate with design, animation, and art to deliver a polished experience, optimize performance, and maintain clean, well-documented code. This role blends engineering excellence with leadership in a small studio.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional game development experience.
• Strong C# and Unity fundamentals demonstrated in shipped titles.
• Experience leading or mentoring developers in a studio.
• Experience with PC/console gameplay systems and performance optimization.
• Proficient English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core gameplay systems using Unity and C#.
• Lead and mentor a small development team; conduct code reviews.
• Collaborate with design, art, and animation to deliver cohesive gameplay.
• Estimate tasks and contribute to planning and prioritization.
• Ensure systems meet performance and stability requirements.
• Identify technical challenges and provide effective solutions.

Skills

C# proficiency

Unity engine

Gameplay systems

Team leadership

Version control( Git, Perforce )

Tools

Git

Perforce

Job description

About the Role

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core gameplay systems using Unity and C#.
• Take ownership of major gameplay features throughout the development lifecycle.
• Lead and mentor a small team of developers; conduct structured code reviews.
• Collaborate closely with design, animation, and art teams to deliver a cohesive gameplay experience.
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Estimate task durations and contribute to planning and prioritization efforts.
• Ensure gameplay systems meet functional, performance, and stability requirements.
• Proactively identify technical challenges and implement effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in game development.
• Deep proficiency with C# and the Unity engine.
• Experience developing and maintaining gameplay systems for PC or console titles.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, performance optimization, and best practices in Unity.
• Prior experience leading or mentoring developers in a studio environment.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, Perforce).
• Strong understanding of gameplay mechanics, player feedback, and interaction design.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Professional proficiency in English (written and verbal).

What We Offer

• A focused and creatively driven work environment.
• A hybrid work model (4 days on-site, 1 day remote).
• The opportunity to shape a new digital division from the ground up.
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

If you're passionate about building high-quality interactive experiences and want to be part of a serious, purpose-driven project, we'd like to hear from you.

Requirements

We are forming a dedicated internal development team and are looking for a Senior Game Developer to help lead our first Unity-based title.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong engineering background, extensive experience with Unity and C#, and the ability to mentor and guide others within a collaborative team environment.

About the Company

Metis Creative is an established studio known for its narrative-driven tabletop RPGs. After five years of success in analog game development, we are transitioning into PC game production.