Senior Technical Lead, Central Tech

Madbox is a fast-growing mobile gaming company with a very unique way of developing games. Everything has been made for teams to take as much ownership as possible, unleash their creativity, bring performance, and have as much fun as possible.

At Madbox, we empower teams to push boundaries, take ownership, and unleash their creativity to craft innovative mobile games enjoyed by millions worldwide. As a Senior Technical Lead in the Central Tech team, you’ll join our mission to shape the next generation of hit games by building and maintaining the core technologies that fuel our studios.

We strongly believe in a unified codebase that accelerates game production, strengthens release safety, and fosters collaboration across teams. In this role, you will partner with game developers, data analysts, and game managers to both improve existing frameworks and design the tools of tomorrow. From enabling remote game operations to enhancing testing capabilities, you will play a pivotal role in empowering our teams. We also value experience with AI tools and workflows to support automation, faster iteration, and smarter live operations. All of this helps us deliver playful, high-quality experiences that make millions smile.

• Develop and maintain Unity-based frameworks and tools that improve testing, iteration speed, and game production efficiency across multiple live titles

• Lead technical initiatives for live games, ensuring smooth live operations (live ops) and scalable systems to support millions of players

• Drive innovation by prototyping and integrating new features, technologies, and workflows that improve quality and player experience

• Champion a unified codebase, ensuring consistency, reliability, and knowledge sharing across different projects and teams

• Collaborate closely with game teams, analysts, and producers to identify bottlenecks and deliver solutions that accelerate development and improve release safety

• Mentor and support other developers, sharing expertise in Unity best practices, tooling, and performance optimization

• Contribute to strategic decisions on architecture, testing frameworks, and production pipelines that align with long-term company goals

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Game Development, or equivalent experience

• 8+ years of professional experience in Unity development, with a strong command of Unity engine and C# programming

• Proven track record in live game development and operations (live ops), including managing updates, remote configurations, and in-game events

• Advanced knowledge of tooling, automation, CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks to accelerate workflows and ensure game stability

• Solid understanding of game performance optimization and debugging at scale

• Practical experience in applying AI/ML techniques or leveraging AI-powered tools to improve testing, workflows, or game operations

• Strong experience with version control systems (Git, especially)

• Experience in mentorship, leadership, or team management, with the ability to set vision, align stakeholders, and drive strategic use of technology (including AI)

At Madbox, we value the mindset and how you can fit with our culture by sharing common values and creating great games together. We are passionate, always pushing to the next level to learn new things. We are creative and innovative, and most of all, team players 🙏

Do you recognize yourself in this mindset? Apply today and come meet us.

• Meet the recruiter

• Meet the direct manager

• Home Assignment (plus an interview to review the test)

• Meet the team

• Meet with leadership