80 Game Development jobs in the United Arab Emirates

A better way to monetize games is what we're all about. By leveraging non-interrupting audio ads, we help developers create a seamless gaming experience for consumers. Our innovative approach allows advertisers to engage with users while keeping gameplay intact.

We're a rapidly growing start-up that thrives on creativity and innovation. With a diverse portfolio of top brands, including Warner Music Group, Intel, P&G, Uber Eats, McDonald's, and more, we're changing the adtech and gaming space.

As our Developer Relations specialist, you'll play a crucial role in helping game developers integrate our technology into their games. This will not only improve developer retention but also enhance the gaming experience for end-users. If you enjoy working with people and have a technical background, we'd love to hear from you.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Guide clients through plugin integration processes and champion their needs
• Build game demos showcasing how audio ads can be implemented
• Share client feedback to inform our product roadmap
• Maintain and update our Dashboard Guide, Developer Guide, and Plugin API
• Identify, record, and track bugs escalated by clients
• Troubleshoot client integration issues
• Conduct integration reviews to ensure best practices are followed
• Present to large technical audiences and travel for conferences and events

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in the gaming or Adtech space
• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience building games in Unity or Unreal Engine
• Strong technical skills, with a focus on SQL
• Excellent presentation and communication skills

What We Offer:

• Equity
• Private healthcare and dental coverage
• Additional holiday on birthday
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and diverse team

Join Our Team: We believe in creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage those who share our values to apply.

We are seeking a highly skilled Game Development Lead to oversee the production of various game projects. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing teams and delivering high-quality products on time.

• Project Planning: Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
• Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance processes to ensure that all projects meet the required standards.
• Resource Allocation: Source and manage external resources to augment internal teams as needed.

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience in a producing or project management role in entertainment or software development projects.
• Skillset: Strong leadership and mentoring skills, excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

We are a youth-centered studio dedicated to empowering the next generation of creators. We offer a collaborative and innovative work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Job Title:

The Game Development Coach will provide expert guidance and support to emerging game makers, helping them to develop their skills and create innovative games.

About the Role:

• Guiding aspiring game developers in the creation of engaging game experiences
• Contributing to the development of new game projects by providing technical expertise
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement game systems
• Providing constructive feedback and coaching on game development work and progress
• Developing learning resources and content for game development training programs
• Troubleshooting technical challenges and conflicts as they arise
• Communicating effectively with game development teams and stakeholders

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years experience in game development
• A background in coaching, mentoring, or teaching game development best practices
• Prior experience developing in Unity and/or creating game development content for a Unity learning pathway
• Ability to communicate effectively with designers, producers, artists, and other professionals

Additional Skills:

• Shipped one or more games built in Unity
• Samples of completed Unity game projects contributed to
• Prior experience teaching game development or collaborating with others to make games online or virtually

About Our Studio:

Our studio is a youth-centered hub where creators apprentice with professionals to create immersive worlds and develop engaging games. We value diverse perspectives and voices on our teams and are an equal opportunity employer.

Our organization is seeking a skilled Product Owner to lead the development of gaming products.

• Experience: 3-5 years as a Product Owner or Manager in the Gaming sector.
• Proven track record of delivering successful gaming products in regulated markets.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Deep understanding of metrics (GGR, NGR, RTP).
• Familiarity with payment systems, game providers, and player behavior analytics.
• Strong UI / UX sensibility and ability to translate player needs into product features.
• Proficiency in tools like Jira, Confluence, GA, Power BI.

Candidates should have strong analytical skills, excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

A deep understanding of gaming metrics is essential for this role.

This position requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Job Title: Engineering Mentor

• Mentor aspiring game makers in effective engineering practice, leadership and collaboration.
• Architect and implement game systems for various projects.
• Coordinate and assist teams in evaluating engineering designs, solutions and tools.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Mentoring aspiring game makers in effective engineering practice, leadership and collaboration;
2. Contributing to projects by architecting and implementing game systems;
3. Coordinating the engineering efforts of project teams;
4. Providing feedback and coaching on engineering work and developmental progress;
5. Developing learning content in an engineering learning pathway;
6. Developing engineering standards and procedures;
7. Troubleshooting challenges and conflicts as they arise;
8. Communicating effectively with game development teams and domain experts.

Why Work With Us:

• Contribute to an innovative and supportive work environment.

This is a challenging and rewarding role for an experienced game developer who wants to make a difference in the next generation of game makers.

• We are seeking an experienced engineer who has the instincts and experience to support and mentor aspiring youth game makers.
• The successful candidate will function as a 'player-coach' across a portfolio of game projects being developed by members of our community.

1. Mentoring aspiring game makers in the art of game engineering, modeling effective engineering practice , leadership and collaboration;
2. Contributing to our projects by architecting and implementing game systems;
3. Coordinating (and assisting our teams in coordinating) the engineering efforts of both participants and staff on collaborative projects;
4. Assisting project teams in evaluating engineering designs, solutions and tools and in making decisions on how to approach their projects;
5. Providing participants with feedback and coaching on their engineering work, as well as their developmental progress as burgeoning engineers;
6. Contributing to the development of learning content in our engineering learning pathway ;
7. Developing and promulgating engineering standards and procedures for our projects;
8. Troubleshooting challenges and conflicts as they arise;
9. Communicating effectively both with the game development teams as well as domain experts;
10. Contributing to an exciting, innovative, and supportive work environment.

• Minimum 5+ years game development experience ;
• A background coaching, training, mentoring or teaching -- and empowering -- less experienced game developers;
• Prior experience developing in Unity (and/or developing engineering content for a Unity learning pathway or curriculum);
• Ability to communicate effectively with designers, producers, artists and other game making professionals;
• Passion for mentoring aspiring game makers.

As a Game Design Mentor, you will play a key role in helping aspiring game creators develop their skills and bring their game ideas to life. This is an exciting opportunity to work with talented individuals and contribute to the growth of the game development community.

• Mentor game design students and industry professionals in the art of game design, focusing on effective design practices, leadership, and collaboration;
• Craft compelling game narratives and mechanics for Endless Studios projects;
• Coordinate and assist teams in designing and implementing game experiences;
• Evaluate design concepts, level designs, prototypes, and user experiences, making informed decisions to guide project teams;
• Provide constructive feedback and coaching to participants, supporting their growth and development as game designers;
• Contribute to the development of learning content in Endless Studios' design learning pathway;
• Promote and maintain design standards and procedures for Endless Studios projects;
• Troubleshoot challenges and conflicts that arise during game development;
• Foster effective communication between game development teams and domain experts;
• Help create a dynamic, innovative, and supportive work environment.

Game Designer Role

We are seeking a skilled Game Designer to join our team in the creation and support of live service free-to-play games.

Responsibilities:

• Create and validate game design documents, balance, core systems and features, prototypes, UI flows, and strategic and meta gameplay
• Integrate assets, provide detailed feedback, and take a hands-on approach to testing, balance, and gameplay
• Review and balance implemented features and systems for quality and adherence to the design and business goals of the project
• Collaborate with technical, art, audio, and production leads to realize the game design vision in a timely manner
• Iterate and evolve project features, gameplay, and balance on a consistent basis

Requirements

1. Extensive knowledge of mobile and F2P design fundamentals
2. Data driven design principles
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
4. Ability to take responsibility and ownership with strong personal initiative
5. Positive attitude and drive to work in a challenging team environment
6. Passion for playing and making games
7. 3-5 years professional design experience

About Us

We strive to create an inclusive work environment that mirrors the diversity of our players' community. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Game Producer Job Description

The role of Game Producer involves overseeing the development of a portfolio of game projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality output.

• Job Responsibilities:
• Create project plans and schedules to develop concepts and create assets for participant projects;
• Mentor aspiring game makers in the art of producing and modeling effective leadership and collaboration;
• Institute project management practices to ensure quality, timely delivery of project outputs;
• Work with professional, semi-professional, and student-led teams to help them achieve their milestones and produce amazing games;
• SOURCE AND MANAGE EXTERNAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES TO AUGMENT OUR INTERNAL AND PARTICIPANT TEAMS;
• Create systems and procedures for managing project schedules and documentation;
• Collaborate with game, product, and educational design teams to align project content with learning and business goals;
• Ensure all key design milestones and deliverables are achieved within budgets and timeframes;
• Troubleshoot challenges and conflicts as they arise;
• Communicate effectively both with the game development teams and domain experts;
• Contribute to an exciting, innovative, and supportive work environment.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years experience in a producing or project management role in entertainment or software development projects;
• A background or demonstrated strong interest in coaching, training, mentoring, or teaching -- and empowering -- less experienced game makers;
• Experience managing and motivating production teams and delivering project milestones on time and at a high-quality level;
• Experience managing external teams and integrating them with internal production resources;
• Ability to communicate effectively with designers, engineers, artists, and other game-making professionals across geographies and time zones;
• Passion for creating high-quality games that can both make money and have a positive impact for players and on our society.

Bonus If You Have:

• Shipped one or more games built in Unity;
• Samples of completed Unity game projects you have directly contributed to;
• Prior experience developing for or supporting learning, especially learning to make games.