Lead Mobile Game Dev - Remote, Unity/Unreal, Cross-Platform

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Mobile Game Developer to guide a remote-first team in delivering cross-platform mobile games. You will architect systems using Unity or Unreal, optimize performance for iOS/Android, and drive the technical direction for a growing game portfolio.

The role requires 7+ years in game development, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity, and a strong background in mobile game architecture and monetization strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in game development with 3+ years in lead or senior roles.
• Proven mobile game development and shipping on iOS/Android.
• Expert in C# with Unity or C++ with Unreal Engine.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of core mechanics for cross-platform mobile games.
• Architect and optimize code for performance on iOS and Android.
• Mentor a team of mobile developers and foster collaboration.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and producers to realize concepts.
• Manage features, UI, and monetization strategies; uphold best practices.
• Oversee version control, code reviews, and testing across platforms.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and integrate third-party SDKs.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Cross-platform

Performance optimization

C# Unity

C++ Unreal

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Mobile Game Developer to guide a remote-first team in delivering cross-platform mobile games. You will architect systems using Unity or Unreal, optimize performance for iOS/Android, and drive the technical direction for a growing game portfolio.

The role requires 7+ years in game development, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity, and a strong background in mobile game architecture and monetization strategies.