YallaPlay

YallaPlay is a game development studio.

11-50 employees
Founded 2015
Internet
Private Company

Remote-First Company

This company operates with a remote-first culture, allowing team members to work from anywhere.

Open Positions4

This position can be remote or based at our state-of-the-art offices in Yas IslandAbu DhabiUAE.Full-TimeMobile GamingPosted
  • Take game ideas from concept to complete playable prototype, owning the process from A to Z.
  • Define and iterate on the core game mechanics, rules, player flows, controls, progression, and overall gameplay experience.
  • Design and implement clear, functional UI/UX that allows players to understand and properly experience the game.
  • Build the frontend, game logic, bots, lightweight backend, multiplayer functionality, and other systems required to make the prototype fully playable.
  • Scope ideas down to their smallest meaningful testable version, focusing effort on what needs to be proven rather than building unnecessary features.
  • Own the prototype loop end to end: define the hypothesis, build the experience, run playtests, analyze the results, and recommend whether to iterate, progress, or stop.
  • Use AI coding agents and AI-assisted development tools as a core part of your workflow to dramatically increase development speed.
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About YallaPlay

YallaPlay pioneers real-time multiplayer mobile games, connecting millions through strategic card games like "Spades Masters" and "Tarneeb Masters." They use advanced AI and their proprietary YallaPlay Engine to craft immersive player-versus-player experiences. Join a team building the future of mobile gaming.

How We Work

YallaPlay embraces a remote-first culture, fostering collaboration across Austin, Texas, Brazil, and the UAE. They value clear communication and a fun work environment. Team members thrive on shared dedication to quality and execution, bringing diverse perspectives to game development. Decisions happen in open conversations.

Engineering at YallaPlay

You will build cutting-edge mobile games using Unity, targeting both iOS and Android platforms. YallaPlay's proprietary YallaPlay Engine delivers real-time multiplayer experiences with advanced AI. Engineers write clean, scalable C# code and optimize performance across various devices. You will debug complex technical issues and contribute to build and deployment processes. Experience with WebSockets or API-based client-server communication is key. You will ensure code quality through peer reviews, testing, and documentation.

Why Join Us

  • You will create games reaching millions of global players, making a real impact.
  • You will join a small, ambitious team that fosters fun, respect, and feedback.
  • You will enjoy a remote-first, flexible schedule, and digital nomad friendly policies.
  • You will have opportunities for growth and access to learning resources.

Benefits & Perks

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

Tech Stack

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