Lead Client Engineer

Dropfake; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Drop Fake Inc is seeking an accomplished Client Lead to drive the technical foundation and architecture for a new mobile fighting game. You will balance high-level design with hands-on coding, shipping complex titles for iOS and Android.

The role demands 7+ years in mobile game development, 3+ years in a senior/lead capacity, deep Unity/C# expertise, and strong experience with addressables, CCD, telemetry, and live-ops infrastructure. This is a fully remote position across North America.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional mobile game development experience, with at least 3+ years in a Senior or Lead capacity shipping successful commercial titles.
• Advanced knowledge of C# and standard Unity design patterns, with extensive experience managing server driven features and telemetry.
• Strong understanding of mobile specific constraints, graphics pipelines (URP), memory management, and asset bundling/addressables.
• Proficient with version control (Git) and automated build systems (Unity Cloud Build and/or GitLab CI/CD) tailored for mobile deployment.
• 3+ years experience with Unity Addressables and Unity Cloud Content Delivery (CCD), including asset bundling, remote content updates, catalog management, and live content deployment.
• Background in developing live-ops driven games with real-time multiplayer or deep social infrastructure.
• Familiarity with profiling tools (Unity Profiler, Xcode Instruments, Android Studio Profiler).

Responsibilities

• Architect, write, and maintain clean and reusable client-side code in Unity/C# that interfaces flawlessly with our proprietary backend engine.
• Partner closely with the server team to implement network protocols, ensuring low-latency data synchronization, secure state management, and seamless real-time social features.
• Diagnose and resolve complex client-side bottlenecks (CPU, GPU, memory, and bandwidth) to ensure exceptional frame rates and stability across a wide range of iOS and Android devices.
• Work hand-in-hand with Producers, Creatives, and Product Managers to transform design and feature requirements into technical realities.
• Oversee client build pipelines, technical app store submission requirements (App Store / Google Play), and live-ops technical deployment.
• Own the client-side implementation and maintenance of Unity Addressables and Cloud Content Delivery workflows, ensuring efficient remote asset loading, catalog updates, content versioning, and live-ops content deployment.

Skills

Unity C#

Unity Addressables

Unity CCD

Live-ops

Telemetry

Git

CI/CD

Profiling tools

URP

Mobile shipping

Tools

Unity Engine

Job description

Drop Fake Inc is looking for a Client Lead to spearhead the technical foundation and client architecture for our new mobile fighting game. We need a seasoned engineering leader with deep Unity expertise and a track record of shipping complex mobile titles. In this role, you’ll balance high-level architecture with hands-on coding, collaborating across teams to turn creative concepts into a polished, scalable game.

About You

• 7+ years of professional mobile game development experience, with at least 3+ years in a Senior or Lead capacity shipping successful commercial titles.
• Advanced knowledge of C# and standard Unity design patterns, with extensive experience managing server driven features and telemetry.
• Strong understanding of mobile specific constraints, graphics pipelines (URP), memory management, and asset bundling/addressables.
• Proficient with version control (Git) and automated build systems (Unity Cloud Build and/or GitLab CI/CD) tailored for mobile deployment.
• 3+ years experience with Unity Addressables and Unity Cloud Content Delivery (CCD), including asset bundling, remote content updates, catalog management, and live content deployment.
• Background in developing live-ops driven games with real-time multiplayer or deep social infrastructure.
• Familiarity with profiling tools (Unity Profiler, Xcode Instruments, Android Studio Profiler).

Responsibilities

• Architect, write, and maintain clean and reusable client-side code in Unity/C# that interfaces flawlessly with our proprietary backend engine.
• Partner closely with the server team to implement network protocols, ensuring low-latency data synchronization, secure state management, and seamless real-time social features.
• Diagnose and resolve complex client-side bottlenecks (CPU, GPU, memory, and bandwidth) to ensure exceptional frame rates and stability across a wide range of iOS and Android devices.
• Work hand-in-hand with Producers, Creatives, and Product Managers to transform design and feature requirements into technical realities.
• Oversee client build pipelines, technical app store submission requirements (App Store / Google Play), and live-ops technical deployment.
• Own the client-side implementation and maintenance of Unity Addressables and Cloud Content Delivery workflows, ensuring efficient remote asset loading, catalog updates, content versioning, and live-ops content deployment.

About Us

We founded Drop Fake to build a progressive games company defined by autonomy, honesty, and an open, inclusive culture. Our flat structure fosters self-organization, transparent communication, and shared responsibility. At the core of our approach is peer-driven accountability, where every team member plays an active role in shaping and owning our collective vision.

Our commitments include:

• We are a fully remote studio spread across North American time zones.
• We create a safe place for you to feel empowered to share your ideas.
• It’s ok to work on your own personal projects!

Drop Fake is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and fun-loving workplace.