Unity Tech Lead

Join us at Playtika (NASDAQ: PLTK), where we're driven by the belief life needs play. We're on a mission to deliver infinite ways to play using cutting-edge technologies like AI and machine learning to craft immersive experiences that connect, inspire and entertain millions of players worldwide.

From our start as a small mobile games company founded in Israel to our current position as a publicly traded company and industry leader, we continue to be a dominant force in interactive entertainment. With a diverse portfolio of award-winning, category-leading Casual and Social Casino-themed games, including nine of the top 100 highest-grossing mobile games in the US, we're setting the standard for excellence.

Our success story is co-authored by a dynamic team of storytellers, strategists, creators and data scientists who thrive on innovation. We are home of the best, advancing an inclusive culture that embraces our core values and reflects our agile DNA.

With a strong financial foundation, disciplined operations, unwavering player-focused approach and relentless can-do spirit, we're well-positioned for sustained growth. If you're ready to join the driving force behind the evolution of interactive entertainment, we invite you to come play with us.

About the Role
We're looking for a Unity Technical Lead (Client) to join a small, high-performing team developing new growth initiative within Playtika,

As the technical lead on the client side, you'll guide implementation, help shape the initiative technical direction, and collaborate closely with the game architect, designers, and artists to build innovative, scalable systems. You'll be deeply hands-on, setting best practices, mentoring other developers, and driving technical excellence across all Unity development efforts.

What You'll Do

• Lead client-side Unity development and mentor a small team of engineers.
• Design and implement gameplay systems, UI, and tools using C#.
• Collaborate with the architect to define scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Ensure code quality, performance, and reliability across platforms.
• Work with designers, artists, and Tech Artists to deliver high-quality player experiences.
• Integrate third-party SDKs (analytics, LiveOps, monetization, etc.).
• Drive profiling, debugging, and optimization efforts to ensure smooth performance.
• Support technical planning, estimation, and decision-making for new features.
• Stay current with Unity updates, tools, and best practices — and champion their use within the team.

What We're Looking For

• 4+ years of experience developing games with Unity and C#.
• Proven experience delivering production-ready mobile or live games.
• Strong understanding of Unity systems: scene management, animations, UI, addressables, and async workflows.
• Skilled in performance optimization, including profiling and debugging (CPU/GPU/memory).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills - able to collaborate across disciplines.
• Hands-on problem solver who thrives in a dynamic, startup-like environment.
• Experience designing and integrating backend APIs, with understanding of server logic, data contracts, and cross-team collaboration.
• Ability to work with product and design teams to shape requirements into scalable, maintainable features.
• Experience conducting code reviews, mentoring, and helping to structure a small engineering sub-team.
• Proven ability to introduce process or tooling improvements (editor tools, automation, AI-assisted workflows, DSLs).
• Broad technical background and familiarity with other game engines (e.g. Unreal, Godot) or backend technologies.

Nice to Have

• Experience developing or optimizing shaders and rendering systems.
• Experience building or extending Unity Editor tools and pipelines.
• Prior experience in early-stage or incubation teams.
• Background in native (iOS/Android/C++) or backend development.
• Experience building games from scratch, including early technical design and infrastructure setup.
• Experience improving or redefining development processes.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a startup environment within Playtika — creative, fast-moving, and highly impactful.
• Take a lead role in shaping the client-side technology of a new initiative from day one.
• Collaborate with top-tier artists, designers, and engineers to bring a new IP to life.
• Enjoy Playtika's resources and stability, while working in an agile, experimental setup.
• Make a visible impact on both the technical and creative direction of the project.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you feel the above describes you perfectly - Apply now

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