Description
We are Kolibri Games – a mobile games developer from Berlin. We believe that with the best people, we can make games that players will enjoy for years to come.
Our games have defined the idle genre, and bring enjoyment to hundreds of millions of players all around the world. This is possible due to the talented people who make us who we are. ‘Kolibris’, as we call ourselves, are on a mission to continue making great games and we’re looking for new talent to join our team. We strive to offer you a fair recruitment process and a great candidate experience, as well as a friendly environment to work in, with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.
We are looking for a Lead Unity Developer to manage one of our developer teams and contribute to a game which is played by millions of players.
At Kolibri Games we work with multidisciplinary teams in 2 week sprints, regularly releasing features and updates.
In your role you’d actively contribute to the technical advancement of Idle Bank Tycoon, one of our most successful games to date. With Longevity in mind you ensure the continuous quality and timely delivery of projects with your team.
To achieve sustainable results you will work in direct collaboration with fellow leads in the team and technical leaders throughout the company.
- Make key technical decisions for your project
- Coach and mentor developers to support their professional growth
- Collaborate closely with product teams to identify areas for technical improvement
- Work within a cross-functional team for effective collaboration
- Estimate effort and break down complex projects for easier implementation
- Coordinate with other leads on planning and resource allocation
- Ensure the maintainability, scalability, and high quality of systems within the game
- Collaborate with tech leaders to drive overall technical innovation within the company
- Support the hiring process for new developers
- 5+ years of experience in mobile game development
- Prior experience managing at least three developers directly
- Experience with Unity3D
- Strong communication skills for clear, effective, and collaborative interaction across a cross-functional team
- Familiarity with industry best practices and solutions, with the ability to identify and apply the best fit for specific problems
- Strong prioritization skills for managing tasks and projects effectively
- Comprehensive knowledge of best practices in game development and architecture patterns
- Willingness to learn and continuously grow
Desirable Skills
- Experience in improving runtime performance and memory usage in mobile games
- Familiarity with reactive programming patterns, asynchronous programming, and dependency injection frameworks
- Worked on live games that have been globally released for more than 2 years
Full-Time | Berlin, Germany
Hybrid Work
We understand how important flexibility is. That’s why we offer a hybrid work setup and flexible hours, allowing you to balance your time between the office and remote work
Modern Office Space
Our new, centrally located office in Berlin-Mitte has everything you need to excel. We also have plenty of opportunities for fun, with table tennis and kicker tables, meeting spaces, and a sleek modern design
Health & Fitness Bonus
We provide a monthly fitness bonus. Enjoy your time outside the office by picking the activity that suits you, from Urban Sports Club, to covering your gym membership
Company Holidays
We plan amazing company holidays to relax and bond as a team
Learning Budget
We’re serious about supporting your professional growth. You’ll get a yearly learning budget to spend on any form of learning that will help you develop your skills and grow in your role
Relocation
Moving to another country can be stressful. Our HR team will guide and support you, making sure that you (and your family) make your way to Berlin as smoothly as possible
30 Days Holiday
Our company implements a 30-day yearly holiday policy for all Kolibris. This means you have plenty of time to enjoy life outside of work
Fun Social Events
From BBQ’s and movie nights to team lunches and more. We also have a team event budget you can use to buy games or sports equipment to make working here even more fun. On Fridays after work, there’s dinner and drinks waiting for everyone at the office
Kolibri Games is an equal opportunity employer. We come from 40 different countries and many different backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, physical appearance or disability.