Remote Staff Level Unity Engineer

Description:

• Carry1st is Africa’s leading publisher of mobile games and digital content, operating at the intersection of games, publishing, and fintech.
• The company partners with top global game companies like Riot Games, Activision, and Stillfront, and is backed by investors such as a16z, Bitkraft, Google, Konvoy, Riot Games, Sony, and Nas.
• As a Staff Level Unity Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimize high-scale, free-to-play mobile games.
• You will work alongside talented designers, artists, and engineers to create robust systems, mentor fellow developers, and maintain the technical quality of the games.
• Your responsibilities will include leading scalable, high-performance development, driving free-to-play game mechanics, maintaining live ops and engagement, optimizing CI/CD and DevOps, integrating monetization strategies, and mentoring other developers.

Requirements:

• You should have extensive Unity and mobile game expertise with 5+ years of hands-on Unity development and a proven track record of shipping mobile games, ideally free-to-play titles at scale.
• A robust technical foundation is required, including proficiency in data structures, algorithms, and design patterns to enable clean, modular, and maintainable code.
• You must have DevOps and cloud knowledge, being experienced with Git, Jenkins, and cloud services (e.g., Firebase) to streamline CI/CD pipelines and manage game services.
• A passion for the mobile gaming industry and adaptability to thrive in a remote/distributed team environment is essential, along with the ability to switch between long-term and ad-hoc projects.
• Leadership and mentorship skills are necessary, as you will be expected to mentor teammates, champion best practices, and drive technical excellence across the organization.

Benefits:

• Working at Carry1st offers a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a diverse and global team operating fully remotely across 25+ countries.
• You will have the opportunity to build industry-changing products every day and grow with a VC-backed startup at the intersection of gaming and fintech.
• The position allows you to work from anywhere in the world with international teammates and own shares in the company, enabling you to benefit from the value you create.
• Additional perks include co-working excursions to meet colleagues in various cities, receiving awesome equipment to work effectively, a remote working allowance of $600 per year to optimize your WFH experience, and opportunities for learning and development through courses, conferences, and training events.
• You will also participate in regular social events to relax and connect with teammates and enjoy a paid day off on your birthday.