Careers Corner
This is IsaKabaโs dedicated space for jobs, internships, and opportunities in the games industry across the Middle East and Africa.
As the region's grows, so too does the need for talent. This page brings together openings from local studios, indie teams and global publishers hiring in MENA.
Explore job openings below!
#gamedev #unrealengine5 #dubai | Duane Wilson-Clarke | 40 comments
๐ฅ Weโre hiring in Dubai! ๐ฅ Iโm building a brand-new FPS for mobile, powered by C++ & Unreal Engine 5, and weโre looking for top talent to join the team onsite in Dubai. ๐ Here are the open roles: ๐จโ๐ป Senior Game Developer โ with a clear route to Team Lead
๐ฎ Lead Game Designer โ economy, trading & live ops expertise
๐ Senior Environment Artist โ world & level design at AAA quality (must look stunning)
๐ Blockchain Developer โ Web3 integration for gameplay systems
๐ ๏ธ Solutions Architect โ lower priority but open for the right profile ๐ฐ Salaries: ~20,000 AED/month ๐ฐ
โ๏ธ Full relocation package to Dubai provided โ๏ธ This is an incredible opportunity to work on a high-ambition FPS project while living in one of the fastest-growing gaming hubs in the world. If youโre ready to leap, drop me a message ๐ #GameDev #UnrealEngine5 #Dubai | 40 comments on LinkedIn
#hiring #hiring #gamedev #unity3d #steamgames #saudigames #indiegames #remotejobs #csharp #ashgamesstudio | Ash Games Studio
Weโre #Hiring: Senior Unity Developer
Location: Remote (Riyadh-based studio) | Type: Full-Time
Industry: Game Development โ PC / Steam At Ash Games, we build culturally rooted, gameplay-driven PC/Steam titles. Our debut, Azooma Escape, is a Unity-powered stealth-comedy about dodging a very loving Saudi family at a chaotic festival.
Weโre a growing indie team with a passion for meaningful, player-centric games. If you want to build polished, premium titles and shape culture through code, this is the place for you. The Role โ Senior Unity Developer
Weโre seeking a technical leader to scale our Unity development practices and help us deliver high-performance, story-rich PC games.
Lead architecture, performance and delivery of our core game systems. Partner with design, art, and production to turn bold ideas into polished experiences. What Youโll Do
โข Define Unity best practices to increase velocity & code quality.
โข Architect modular, testable systems for PC & Steam pipelines.
โข Collaborate on milestones and production goals.
โข Mentor juniors via reviews, growth plans & pairing.
โข Own build automation, CI/CD, telemetry & quality gates. Requirements
โข 5+ years of professional Unity experience with strong C# fundamentals.
โข Shipped at least one PC/console game on Steam in a senior/lead role.
โข Expertise in optimisation, memory, and performance tuning.
โข Familiarity with Steamworks, build pipelines, and all Unity major systems.
โข Passion for clean code, collaborative engineering, and game feel.
โข Bonus: Multiplayer or cross-platform experience. Why Ash?
โข Flexible, remote-first, Saudi creativity at the core.
โข Ownership of systems, not just tasks.
โข Tangible impact on the direction of our games and studio.
โข Work that resonates with culture & identity. Ready to code culture?
You can go ahead and send your CV & Portfolio to our email: hr@ashgamesstudio.com Letโs build something unforgettable.
#Hiring #GameDev #Unity3D #SteamGames #SaudiGames #IndieGames #RemoteJobs #CSharp #AshGamesStudio
#hiring | Sohaib Thiab
Weโre #hiring a Senior Data Analyst at Tamatem Games! If youโre passionate about exploring millions of behavioral data points from gamers, uncovering patterns, and turning insights into actionable strategies, this role could be a perfect fit for you. Apply now or share with someone who would be a great fit!
#wearehiring #tamatemgames #gamingjobs | Tamatem Games | 19 comments
Weโre hiring at Tamatem Games! Join us and be part of the team shaping the future of mobile gaming ๐ฎโจ Check out our open roles and apply today! ๐ https://lnkd.in/eawPBav4 #WeAreHiring #TamatemGames #GamingJobs | 19 comments on LinkedIn
Weโre Hiring: Mid-Level Unity Developer An opportunity to join the Hermits on a journey to make great games and technical masterpieces! ๐ด What Weโre Looking For 3+ years of Unity developmentโฆ | Karim Gameil
Weโre Hiring: Mid-Level Unity Developer An opportunity to join the Hermits on a journey to make great games and technical masterpieces! ๐ด What Weโre Looking For 3+ years of Unity development experience (mobile focus preferred). Strong knowledge of C#, Unity 2D/3D workflows, prefabs, and optimization. Experience with multiplayer or backend integration (Photon/Network for Game Objects/Fishnet, Edgegap hosting, AWS, or similar). Bonus: Understanding of game architecture & scalability (especially strategy or MMO-like systems). Familiarity with mobile game monetization (IAPs, in-game currencies, VIP systems, shops). Bonus: Experience with UI implementation. ๐ฏ Who You Are A builder at heart โ you love owning features from start to finish. Comfortable working in an agile sprint environment with tasks, testing, and iteration. Excited about finishing and shipping a polished game Open to learn new things and aquire new skills on the way. โจ๏ธ benefits 1. full-time remote job
2. flexible work hours
3. Solid production cycle and project vision
4. automated build and deployment
5. crediting your work through our main channels Are you the one weโre looking for? please DM your portfolio and weโll be in touch.
๐ Weโre Hiring at Maliyo Games! We are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our team in Lagos for two exciting roles: ๐ Event Organiser (Project Manager/Community Builder)โฆ | Hugo Obi
๐ Weโre Hiring at Maliyo Games! We are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our team in Lagos for two exciting roles: ๐ Event Organiser (Project Manager/Community Builder) Help us bring our upcoming event to life! Weโre looking for someone with strong project management, people skills, and event planning experience. You should be creative, social, and able to work with both local and international teams. Must be available from early October to mid-December, Lagos-based, and mobile. ๐ Learn more and apply here: Event Orgnisers: https://lnkd.in/dWv2zrvR ๐ Data Analyst
Weโre seeking a data-driven thinker who can analyse player behaviour, segment users based on play patterns, and generate actionable insights. Experience with SQL, Python, or BI tools is a plus. If youโre curious, analytical, and excited about games, this role is for you. ๐ Learn more and apply here: Data Analyst: https://lnkd.in/d-ycAEDS Application Deadline: 30th September
Please share with anyone in your network who may be interested!
Brand Designer - Tamatem
Tamatemโs Brand Designer We are looking for a Brand Designer to join our creative and art team. You will be the guardian of Tamatemโs brand identity and our portfolio of game brands, ensuring consistency and impact acrossโฆ
Senior QA Tester - Mirai Arabian International Company Limited
The Senior QA tester role is a critical function within the QA team. Reporting directly to the QA Lead/QA Manager, youโll collaborate closely with the external Deployment Project Manager, Producer, Product Manager, external Dev team, and theโฆ
Careers | Sea Monster
Join our high performing team on a mission to bring purposeful play to the world!

Director, Marketing & Community Growth - MENA - Mirai Arabian International Company Limited
Mirai is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to drive growth, engagement, and revenue for Scopelyโs portfolio of games across the MENA region, meeting the players where they are. This role will lead regional marketing efforts, user acquisition stratโฆ
Growth Manager, Platform - Carry1st
Carry1st is Africaโs leading games publisher and monetization platform, helping top global companies grow their player base and revenue across Africa and the Middle East. We launch, localize, and scale games for global audiences, operate the regionโs fโฆ
Lead Engineer - Shop - Carry1st
Carry1st is Africaโs leading games publisher and monetisation platform, helping top global companies grow their player base and revenue across Africa and the Middle East. We launch, localise, and scale games for global audiences, operate the regionโs fโฆ
Director, Production (Dev & AI) - Mirai Arabian International Company Limited
Mirai is seeking a visionary and strategic Director of Production/EP to join our leadership team and help shape the future of interactive entertainment in the MENA region.You will lead the development of innovative experiences, leveraging AI, while alsโฆ
UI/UX Designer โ Mobile Games
Remote โข Egypt-Based Preferred ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐น๐ฒ
As our UI/UX Designer, you'll be instrumental in crafting the visual and interactive experiences that define ourโฆ | FitNot Games
UI/UX Designer โ Mobile Games
Remote โข Egypt-Based Preferred ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐น๐ฒ
As our UI/UX Designer, youโll be instrumental in crafting the visual and interactive experiences that define our games. ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐
- Design Systems: Develop UI frameworks that work across multiple titles while keeping each gameโs unique identity.
- Player Journey Mapping: Create seamless user flows from onboarding through advanced gameplay to boost retention and engagement.
- Cultural Design: Tailor designs for MENA audiences while ensuring global accessibility and appeal.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with designers, artists, and developers to ensure intuitive, cohesive, and technically feasible UI. ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐โ๐น๐น ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ
- In-Game Interfaces: HUDs, menus, inventory systems, and interactive elements that feel natural and responsive.
- Onboarding Experiences: Flows that engage players quickly without overwhelming them.
- Monetization UI: IAP flows, battle passes, and reward systems that feel rewarding, not pushy.
- Accessibility Features: Interfaces for diverse players, across languages and abilities.
- Prototypes & Wireframes: Rapid iteration tools to visualize and test ideas early. ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐พ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐
- 2+ years of professional UI/UX design experience.
- Mobile-first design mindset and understanding of touch interfaces.
- Portfolio showing end-to-end design (research โ prototypes โ shipped products).
- Proficiency with tools (Figma, Adobe Suite, prototyping tools).
- Knowledge of game design principles and player psychology.
- Strong communication skills to present and defend design decisions. ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐น๐ ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ฒ๐ฑ
- Mobile game industry experience with shipped titles.
- Unity UI workflow knowledge.
- Experience designing for multicultural audiences.
- Familiarity with Arabic UI/UX patterns and MENA user behaviors.
- Understanding of F2P monetization and engagement systems. ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐
We want to see your thinking, not just final outputs. Please submit:
- Portfolio: 3โ5 projects with process, including at least 1 mobile project.
- Case Study: Walk us through your best project (problem โ research โ execution โ results).
- Game Analysis: Share a mobile game whose UI/UX you admire and why (bonus if it resonates with MENA audiences).
- CV/Resume: Standard format with relevant experience highlighted. Send to: jobs@fitnotgames.com
Subject Line: UI/UX Designer Application โ [Your Name]
Director of QA - Mirai Arabian International Company Limited
Mirai, a Scopely company, is a video game company located in the vibrant city of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Led by a world-class team of global and regional talent with deep experience and passion in games and technology, Mirai is on a mission to bring beโฆ
2D Animator JOB | NAPHORA
NAPHORA GAMES GROUP, is a development studio, incubator and post-traditional publisher.

What do you call an awesome indie game dev studio who is currently hiring for multiple roles? Classy Games Studios! Just Opened ๐ฉ
Gameplay Content Designer & Writer
Cloud & Infrastructure Engineerโฆ | Classy Games | 32 comments
What do you call an awesome indie game dev studio who is currently hiring for multiple roles? Classy Games Studios! Just Opened ๐ฉ
Gameplay Content Designer & Writer
Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer
QA & Playtest Coordinator Closing Soon ๐ง
Unity Generalist - Gameplay Programmer
Marketing & Community Coordinator
3D Artist Generalist - Blender & Unity We will be posting other roles in the short future as when they are needed and as we continue to expand the classy team. Join our Discord to apply - https://lnkd.in/diCXXCUG Check out SillySuspects here - https://lnkd.in/dKVzFUqK | 32 comments on LinkedIn
Senior Technical Programmer

2D Animator JOB | NAPHORA
NAPHORA GAMES GROUP, is a development studio, incubator and post-traditional publisher.

Senior Game Developer

2D Animator JOB | NAPHORA
NAPHORA GAMES GROUP, is a development studio, incubator and post-traditional publisher.

Intermediate Technical Programmer

2D Animator JOB | NAPHORA
NAPHORA GAMES GROUP, is a development studio, incubator and post-traditional publisher.

Intermediate Game Developer

Multimedia Artist - Babil Games
About the role: The Multimedia Artist at Babil Games plays a crucial role in creating captivating multimedia content and audiovisual assets to enhance the marketing and promotion of our games. Thisโฆ

2D Animator JOB | NAPHORA
NAPHORA GAMES GROUP, is a development studio, incubator and post-traditional publisher.

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Gaming jobs at Spoilz | Spoilz
๐ Weโre hiring across multiple roles! Backend. Build. DevOps. Gameplay. IT. LiveOps. QA. Scrum. If you build, scale, fix, test, or lead; we want to hear from you.
Come work on things that actually ship. Apply from here: ๐ https://lnkd.in/d6pWnDUS #hiring #techjobs #gamedev #nowhiring
#gaming #teaching #ai | Duane Wilson-Clarke๐ Gamescom
I am looking for a rather niche roleโฆ ๐ I am looking for a Senior/Principal AI Game Tools Engineer in Abu Dhabi ๐ดโ๏ธ This isnโt your run-of-the-mill engineering job. Youโll be leading from the front, building AI-powered tools that: ๐ฎ Help students become game makers (not just button-mashers) โ๏ธ Supercharge game dev workflows with AI co-creators ๐ค ๐ Blend gaming with education (yes, learning can actually be fun ๐) ๐งฐ The toolkit:
๐น๏ธ Game engines + proprietary tools
๐ป Full-stack engineering (Node.js, Python, React, APIs, databases)
๐ง LLMs & agentic workflows (LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI)
๐ง Plenty of AI tinkering until it breaks (and then fixing it, obviously ๐
) See why I said a rather niche role? ๐ค ๐ค The person:
๐ฏ Senior/Principal-level happy to prototype, lead, and ship
๐ ๏ธ A builder first, a slide-maker never
๐ Curious, creative, and just stubborn enough to wrestle cutting-edge AI into working order ๐ ๐ Full-time in Abu Dhabi
โ๏ธ Relocation fully supported (sunshine included ๐, rain not available ๐๐ซ) This is your chance to join a company that genuinely wants to improve the gaming ecosystem ๐ฎโจ, with a teaching-first approach ๐ and a mission to empower the next wave of creators ๐. If youโd rather shape the future of games and education ๐ than sit through another meeting about โsynergiesโ ๐ค, drop me a message #Gaming #Teaching #AI
Marketing Lead - Maliyo Games
Marketing Lead As a Marketing Lead at Maliyo Games, you will be responsible for creating engaging and informative content across various platforms. From blog writing to social media marketing, you will play a key role in promoting our brand, engaging our audience, and driving user acquisition. Your creativity and exceptional writing skills will help shape

Open Roles | Steer Studios
Interested in joining our growing team? Weโre seeking creative minds who are eager to build groundbreaking games. Explore an exciting variety of open roles below and start your next adventure here: https://lnkd.in/eQmD4nVZ #SteerStudios #JoinOurTeam #GamingJobs
Learning & Development Lead - Maliyo Games
Learning & Development Lead Maliyo Games is seeking a talented individual to manage its internal game developer training program with responsibility for refining our curriculum, devising strategies to optimise learning, overseeing the implementation and management of the program including measuring results.Position: Learning & Development LeadStatus: Full-Time ExemptLocation: HybridCompensation: Negotiable (subject to experience)Company OverviewMaliyo is a

Hot jobs | Mark Carson
A small selection of Discovered MENA and Level Up. Hottest roles this week ๐ฅ Stop doomscrolling. Start job-scrolling. You can also head over to Discovered LinkedIn jobs - where we have 33 roles posted! Drop our team a message to find out more if you match up! #disruptingthefuture
#gaming #gamedevelopment #gamingjobs #visualdevelopment #animation #conceptart #gameart #gamedevjobs #gamehiring #levelup | John Richardson
Some really exciting opportunities here ๐ ๐ฎ Weโre working with a team of industry veterans on their next big project, and theyโre looking to add three key creatives to the crew: ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐๐
Take charge of the gameโs entire artistic direction, defining the look and feel across characters, environments, and gameplay. Youโll build the visual bible, set style guides, and ensure consistency from early concept through to production. ๐๐๐๐ก๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ
The bridge between art and engineering, breathing life into characters and gameplay. Youโll be building rigs, creating fluid traversal and combat systems, and making sure animations perform seamlessly in-engine. ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ
The crucial link between imagination and implementation. Youโll take raw design ideas and translate them into functional sketches, visualising mechanics, abilities, props, and environments in a way that guides the team forward. All of these roles are fully remote, working on an awesome project where creativity, technical excellence, and collaboration are at the core. Opportunities like this donโt come around often. If you want to be considered, drop me an email on john@discovered.ae with the subject line - โRemote Art & Animationโ and Iโll pass on to the team ๐ค #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamingjobs #visualdevelopment #animation #conceptart #gameart #gamedevjobs #gamehiring #levelup
Operations Co-ordinator | Reforged Studios
๐ข Weโre hiring! Weโre looking for an Operations Coordinator to join our team in sunny Malta. You can apply below, and shares would be very much appreciated! https://lnkd.in/e3ftzrmG
Like you all know, when it comes to games with meaning and purpose, deeply rooted in culture, Chroma Pixel Games is at the forefront. Join us in shaping the future of the African games industry!โฆ | Chroma Pixel Games
Like you all know, when it comes to games with meaning and purpose, deeply rooted in culture, Chroma Pixel Games is at the forefront. Join us in shaping the future of the African games industry! Chroma Pixel Games is looking for talented individuals to fill the following roles: ๐น Unity Developers (Live Ops & Multiplayer)
๐น Unreal Engine Developers
๐น FinTech Specialists (Payment Aggregation & Integration)
๐น Blockchain Developers
๐น PR & Marketing Specialists
๐น Community Managers We also have flexible remote opportunities for roles like UI/UX Designers and more. ๐ฉ Apply Now: hq@chromapixelgames.com cc
careers@chromapixelgames.com
๐ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dhAFjAAq
Our team is looking for a highly motivated and organized Community Manager (Contract) to help support us for all things UnderMire! More details about the role can be foundโฆ | Table Knight Games
Our team is looking for a highly motivated and organized Community Manager (Contract) to help support us for all things UnderMire! More details about the role can be found here:
https://lnkd.in/gmgqbXb5
๐ I am hiring! Join a fastโgrowing digital entertainment platform in Riyadh as a Senior IT Operations Manager. ๐ผ 35K SAR/month (Tax Free) โ๏ธ Hybrid infrastructure | Oracle โ Google Cloud ๐กโฆ | Yashica B.
๐ I am hiring! Join a fastโgrowing digital entertainment platform in Riyadh as a Senior IT Operations Manager. ๐ผ 35K SAR/month (Tax Free) โ๏ธ Hybrid infrastructure | Oracle โ Google Cloud ๐ก Strong ITSM, leadership, and cloud migration experience needed ๐๐ธ๐ฆ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Candidates already in Saudi are preferred. Interested or know someone great? Apply now or share with your network today!
Weโre Hiring: Mid-Level Unity Developer An opportunity to join the Hermits on a journey to make great games and technical masterpieces! ๐ด What Weโre Looking For 3+ years of Unity developmentโฆ | Karim Gameil
Weโre Hiring: Mid-Level Unity Developer An opportunity to join the Hermits on a journey to make great games and technical masterpieces! ๐ด What Weโre Looking For 3+ years of Unity development experience (mobile focus preferred). Strong knowledge of C#, Unity 2D/3D workflows, prefabs, and optimization. Experience with multiplayer or backend integration (Photon/Network for Game Objects/Fishnet, Edgegap hosting, AWS, or similar). Bonus: Understanding of game architecture & scalability (especially strategy or MMO-like systems). Familiarity with mobile game monetization (IAPs, in-game currencies, VIP systems, shops). Bonus: Experience with UI implementation. ๐ฏ Who You Are A builder at heart โ you love owning features from start to finish. Comfortable working in an agile sprint environment with tasks, testing, and iteration. Excited about finishing and shipping a polished game Open to learn new things and aquire new skills on the way. โจ๏ธ benefits 1. full-time remote job
2. flexible work hours
3. Solid production cycle and project vision
4. automated build and deployment
5. crediting your work through our main channels Are you the one weโre looking for? please DM your portfolio and weโll be in touch.
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