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Senior Game Prototype Engineer

yallaplay • United Arab Emirates
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Lead rapid prototyping of multiplayer mobile games by taking concepts from idea to playable experience end-to-end. Own gameplay design, frontend/backend development, UI/UX, and playtest iteration using AI-assisted workflows. Requires 5+ years of game development experience with a strong portfolio of completed playable games.

Key Highlights
Independently build complete game prototypes from concept to playable experience end-to-end
Leverage AI coding agents and modern development tools to dramatically increase prototype velocity
Run playtests, analyze results, and recommend iterate/progress/stop decisions
Strong portfolio of 5+ completed playable games or prototypes required
5+ years of professional game development experience

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Key Responsibilities
Take game ideas from concept to complete playable prototype, owning the process from A to Z
Define and iterate on core game mechanics, rules, player flows, controls, and progression
Design and implement functional UI/UX for prototypes
Build frontend, game logic, bots, lightweight backend, and multiplayer functionality
Run playtests, analyze results, and make iterate/progress/stop recommendations
Use AI coding agents and AI-assisted development tools as core workflow components
Instrument prototypes with lightweight analytics and iterate based on data
Package and hand off graduated prototypes to production teams
Technical Skills Required
Game Development Unity TypeScript/JavaScript

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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

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Nice to Have
Experience with Phaser or PixiJS
Experience with server-authoritative multiplayer systems or hidden-information games
Experience using generative AI for art, animation, audio, or other game assets
Experience with analytics or experimentation tools
Experience taking prototypes through external player testing

Job Description

Who We Are

At YallaPlay, we are 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.

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Job Overview
Posted Nov 10, 2026
Employment Full-time
Experience Mid-Senior level
Location United Arab Emirates
Category Programming
Company yallaplay
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