Lead Client Engineer (GameDev)

TL;DR

Lead Client Engineer (GameDev): Leading a team of client engineers to build core systems and features for a large-scale, real-time mobile game with an accent on architecting scalable game experiences and driving engineering best practices. Focus on developing complex technical challenges involving real-time interaction and optimizing performance across mobile platforms.

Location: Must be based in Shanghai, China and work 5 days/week in the office.

Company

hirify.global is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company known for top, award-winning experiences across multiple platforms.

What you will do

• Grow and lead a team of client engineers to deliver high-quality features and gameplay systems.
• Architect, develop, and maintain key client-side components for rich, scalable game experiences.
• Partner with server, product, and design teams to ensure technical alignment and product quality.
• Drive engineering best practices including code reviews, unit testing, and performance optimization.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across mobile platforms to ensure system stability and uptime.
• Contribute to planning efforts, including task breakdown, scoping, rapid prototyping, and guiding junior developers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience developing commercial games in Unity and C#.
• Experience with mobile native coding (Java/Kotlin for Android, ObjC/Swift for iOS, C/C++).
• Experience with network programming, cloud computing, and server debugging.
• Familiarity with Git, Bash, Python, and Gradle.
• Proven experience leading a team, including task breakdown, code reviews, and mentoring junior developers.
• Professional proficiency in both Mandarin and English, written and spoken.

Nice to have

• BS / MS in Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with profiling and optimization for mobile.
• Experience with developing productivity tools and creating efficient procedures.
• Experience with graphics programming for 3D games.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a diverse and supportive environment that inspires play.
• Join a global team of game lovers who are developing and innovating the mobile games industry.
• Committed to equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds.
• Opportunity to craft unforgettable characters and immersive adventures for players.