Senior Game Prototype Developer

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, and overall gameplay experience
• Design and implement functional UI/UX for mobile platforms
• Build frontend, game logic, bots, lightweight backend, and multiplayer functionality
• Use AI coding agents and AI-assisted development tools to increase development speed
• Scope ideas down to their smallest testable version to validate hypotheses quickly
• Run playtests, analyze results, and recommend whether to iterate, progress, or stop
• Package game rules and technical learnings for handoff to the production team

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional game development experience or an exceptional portfolio
• Portfolio of at least 5 completed playable games, prototypes, or commercial titles
• Strong programming fundamentals across frontend and backend systems
• Experience using AI coding agents such as Claude Code, Cursor, or Copilot
• Ability to work independently from incomplete briefs and make design decisions
• Strong judgment regarding scope and iteration

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience prototyping card, board, casual, or multiplayer games
• Proficiency with TypeScript/JavaScript and frameworks like Phaser or PixiJS
• Experience with Unity and server-authoritative multiplayer systems
• Experience using generative AI for art, animation, and audio assets

Benefits

• Remote-first and flexible schedule
• Generous paid time off and paid birthdays off
• UAE visa sponsorship (if applicable)
• Growth opportunities and access to learning resources

About the Company

YallaPlay is a rapidly growing startup mobile gaming studio focused on bringing people together through play. They create high-quality, engaging mobile games, such as "Spades Masters," and are dedicated to reinventing card games with fresh mechanics and social features.