Lead Game Developer

About Us
Mindstorm Studios designs, develops, and markets some of the top games and interactive entertainment in the world today. That's the mission our founders began with back in 2006 and we continue to uphold and bring the highest quality products to market.

Mindstorm is partnered with Lion Studios, one of the world’s leading mobile games publishers, and we are headquartered in San Francisco with development in Lahore. Our products have been downloaded over 200 million times globally with #1 worldwide chart toppers like Hexa Sort, Super Salon, Flick Pool, and Alliance Wars.

We are looking for the best and brightest minds in game development to join our team so we can empower our talent to create world #1 games.

Role

Mindstorm Studios is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Game Developer with a passion for gaming and a strong background in Unity development. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in game development and possess expertise in various game development technologies and frameworks. As a Lead Game Developer, you will play a pivotal role in leading our development team, driving innovation, and ensuring the successful delivery of cutting-edge gaming experiences.

What will you be doing?

• Lead and mentor a team of developers to ensure the timely and successful delivery of high-quality game features.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain code quality and performance standards.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in Unity development and gaming
• Manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables while ensuring team adherence to deadlines.
• Utilize Third party SDKs for remote configurations, analytics, monetization and backend support, ensuring seamless integration and functionality within gaming projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, debugging performance bottlenecks and ensuring product stability
• Work closely with product managers to iterate on game economy, monetization strategies, and live-ops features.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in the mobile game development industry.
• Excellent knowledge of Unity, including scripting, UI/UX, 3D, and animation.
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience with the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Ability to lead and mentor developers, conduct code reviews, and ensure best practices are followed across the team.
• Very strong problem-solving skills with a solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Familiarity with design and architectural patterns, with a focus on scalability, performance, and maintainability.

Things that get you extra points

• Prior experience with a well-known mobile title is a significant asset.
• Familiarity with the latest trending gameplay mechanics and successful games in the casual space.
• Understanding of ad monetization strategies and experience with A/B testing.
• Passion for games with hands-on experience playing mobile, console, and PC games.
• Ability to stay in touch with evolving game standards and development technologies.

What are we offering?

• Exposure: Best-in-class learning and exposure to the global game industry having top level game development know-how and career progression
• Culture: A progressive team and unmatched work environment with a flat hierarchy where you take ownership of your goals and become part of a team that will support and help you succeed.
• Vacations: 5 weeks’ paid time-off per annum, wedding/paternal leave, paid sick leave
• Comprehensive Benefits: Provident fund, full healthcare (in-patient & out-patient), fuel allowance, subsidized lunches, fitness allowance, gadget discounts, yearly bonuses.
• Perks: HR events, team lunches, movie nights, monthly birthdays, company retreats, games/sports competitions and much more!

Disclaimer: Mindstorm Studios is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, & performance.