Mobile Game Unity Developer

Unity Developer Opportunity

YallaPlay is 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.

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

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!