Head of Gameplay Development

About the role

ChillBase is an independent game studio building its own products; OneState is its full-scale mobile life simulation game built in Unity, set in a realistic open world. The studio is looking for a Head of Gameplay Development to own the technical direction of OneState's Gameplay Development function and lead a team of 60+ specialists. The role sets the technical vision for gameplay, makes high-impact architectural decisions and shapes the team and engineering culture.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Gameplay Development function and oversee a team of 60+ specialists
• Own and evolve the technical vision for gameplay in partnership with Game and Production leadership
• Make key architectural and technical decisions shaping the long-term evolution of the product
• Improve the quality, performance and stability of gameplay systems and drive the technical evolution of a live product
• Remove technical bottlenecks, manage technical debt and maintain high code quality
• Address performance, memory, networking and other challenges of a large-scale mobile game
• Shape team structure, roles and ownership, and establish engineering standards and culture
• Work with Game Design, Product, Art, QA and others, and turn product and business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Contribute to roadmap and technical planning, estimate complexity and manage technical risks

Required profile

• 7+ years of game development experience, with significant technical leadership experience
• Previous role as Technical Director, Engineering Director, Lead or in a comparable technical leadership role
• Experience leading large gameplay or engineering teams, including experienced technical leads
• Proven experience developing and operating live games at scale
• Fluent Russian; mobile game and MMO/multiplayer experience is a plus

Required skills

• Deep hands-on experience with Unity and a strong understanding of Unity-based architecture
• Ability to make architecture and technology decisions at the level of an entire development function
• Strong understanding of performance, scalability, technical debt and code quality

What we offer

• Growth opportunities, regular salary reviews based on performance and a promotion system
• Paid sick days with no salary loss and support during difficult life situations
• Relocation support for the position, which is hybrid and based in one of the hubs in Tbilisi, Yerevan, Almaty or Cyprus
• Flexible employment options, including official employment in Kazakhstan, Cyprus and Dubai, as well as contractor agreements

The application process runs through the careers portal, with an HR interview, possible technical interviews or a test assignment, and a final interview with the hiring manager before an offer.