Exient is an independent developer and publisher of games on mobile, handheld, PC and console platforms, with studios in both the UK and Malta.We’re committed to bringing world-renowned IP to the free-to-play mobile space.Our current titles, “Dancing With The Stars” and “Lemmings” reach millions of players worldwide, developed to the highest standards and earning rave reviews.Our unique, self funded approach makes us both a great place to work and a great company to partner with. If you’re a developer, we offer creative freedom without the time constraints and crunch culture found in work-for-hire studios. If you’re an IP holder, we give you the opportunity to engage with an audience of billions without the risks of funding development.

Exient

Quality Assurance Team Lead

QA Lead

Speculative CVs

Senior Programmer

large_Unity Logo.png

medium_Unity Logo.png

small_Unity Logo.png

thumbnail_Unity Logo.png

Unity Logo.png

Cheatsheets

thumbnail_Rockstar.webp

Rockstar.webp

Rockstar Jobs

large_Courses.png

medium_Courses.png

small_Courses.png

thumbnail_Courses.png

Courses.png

Learn Game Dev

thumbnail_EA.webp

EA.webp

EA Jobs

large_AAA Learning Path.png

medium_AAA Learning Path.png

small_AAA Learning Path.png

thumbnail_AAA Learning Path.png

AAA Learning Path.png

AAA Roadmap

thumbnail_Playstation.webp

Playstation.webp

Playstation Jobs

large_Indie Learning Path v2.png

medium_Indie Learning Path v2.png

small_Indie Learning Path v2.png

thumbnail_Indie Learning Path v2.png

Indie Learning Path v2.png

Indie Roadmap

small_Ubisoft.webp

thumbnail_Ubisoft.webp

Ubisoft.webp

Ubisoft Jobs

modern-badge-discord-icon_578229-169.avif

Join Discord

thumbnail_King.webp

King.webp

King Jobs

large_Game Dev Resources v2.png

medium_Game Dev Resources v2.png

small_Game Dev Resources v2.png

thumbnail_Game Dev Resources v2.png

Game Dev Resources v2.png

Job Resources

thumbnail_Epic Games.webp

Epic Games.webp

Epic Game Jobs

large_Unity Quiz v2.png

medium_Unity Quiz v2.png

small_Unity Quiz v2.png

thumbnail_Unity Quiz v2.png

Unity Quiz v2.png

Unity Quiz

thumbnail_Sega.webp

Sega.webp

Sega Jobs

icons8-world-map-100.png

Remote Jobs

thumbnail_Riot Games.webp

Riot Games.webp

Riot Jobs

large_Pokemon C++ Intermediate.png

medium_Pokemon C++ Intermediate.png

small_Pokemon C++ Intermediate.png

thumbnail_Pokemon C++ Intermediate.png

Pokemon C++ Intermediate.png

Build Pokémon Game

thumbnail_2K.webp

2K.webp

2K Jobs

large_Learn C++.png

medium_Learn C++.png

small_Learn C++.png

thumbnail_Learn C++.png

Learn C++.png

Learn C++

thumbnail_Blizzard.webp

Blizzard.webp

Blizzard Jobs

large_Learn Unity.png

medium_Learn Unity.png

small_Learn Unity.png

thumbnail_Learn Unity.png

Learn Unity.png

Learn Unity

thumbnail_Insomniac.webp

Insomniac.webp

Insomniac Jobs

large_Top C++ Jobs.png

medium_Top C++ Jobs.png

small_Top C++ Jobs.png

thumbnail_Top C++ Jobs.png

Top C++ Jobs.png

Top C++ Jobs

Test your Unity Animations knowledge with this quiz! Explore concepts like Animator Controller, Blend Trees, and many more.

Test your Unity UI knowledge with this quiz! Explore essential concepts like Canvas, EventSystem and many more. 

Challenge yourself with this Unity Input System quiz! Test your skills in input mapping, device handling, and action events.

Take your Unity skills to the next level with Part 3 of this quiz, covering scripting, physics, rendering, and performance optimization!

Test your Unity expertise with this quiz, covering initialization to advanced rendering and physics!

Test your Unity knowledge with this comprehensive quiz, covering everything from MonoBehaviour basics to advanced physics, rendering, and optimization techniques across multiple difficulty levels!

Assess your knowledge of Unity's Rigidbody component and its advanced physics interactions with this in-depth quiz!

Test your understanding of Unity’s Physics, Movement, and MonoBehaviour with this insightful beginner-friendly quiz!

Dive into the fundamentals of open-world game development in Unity with this beginner-friendly quiz.

Challenge yourself with this beginner-friendly quiz on building an endless runner in Unity!

Test your beginner-level knowledge of Unity platformer development with this engaging quiz.

Test your basic knowledge of Unity and Unreal Engine with this beginner-friendly quiz on game development fundamentals.

This assessment evaluates your understanding of Unity's component-based architecture, how GameObjects and their components interact, the hierarchy system with nested GameObjects, and how to reference them in scripts.

This assessment evaluates your understanding of Unity's NavMesh system, including navigation baking, NavMeshAgents, pathfinding, obstacles, and scripting interactions with NavMesh to create AI-driven movement.

An assessment to test the correct usage of Unity's events and lifecycle functions in the context of the game "Clash Royale"

- This assessment gives us an idea of your C++ skills - Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, Mayhem Studios, etc. - 10 Multiple Choice questions - Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

Let's assess your Data Structures! 📋 &nbsp;- This assessment gives us an idea of your problem solving skills using DSA - Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: MPL, LILA Games, GSN Games, etc. - 10 Multiple Choice questions - Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

Let's assess your Programming Patterns! 📋- This assessment gives us an idea of your code architecture skills - Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Dirtcube, PTW, Playshifu, etc. - 10 Multiple Choice questions - Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

Let's assess your OOPs skills! 📋- This assessment gives us an idea of your fundamental OOPS concepts and Solid principles skills - Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Hitwicket, GSN Games, Tomo Club, etc. - 10 Multiple Choice questions - Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

Let's assess your Unity Skills 📋 - This assessment gives us an idea of your Unity fundamentals - Companies you can apply for after taking this assessment: Godspeed games, Salvation Games, nCore Games, etc. - 9 questions: 9 Multiple Choice - Minimum score needed to qualify: 80% - Average time to complete: 5 to 10 minutes

Tencent

Client-Side Development Engineer (AAA Stylized Realistic Shooting Game)

TiMi Studio Group

Client Development Engineer for 3A Stylized Realistic Shooting Game

Twitch

Software Engineer - Data Platform

Wargaming


Project Manager, Fixed Term Contract (Steel Hunters)

Light Speed Studios

Client Development Engineer - AAA Stylized Realistic Shooting Game

Keywords Studios

Research Associate - Fresher

Amanotes

Data Engineer

One of Us

Production Assistant

Pazu Games

UI Designer - Remote East Europe

TiMi Studio Group is seeking a Client-Side Development Engineer for their new AAA stylized realistic shooting game.  Responsibilities include developing game feature system modules, SDK integration, collaborating with overseas teams on project management, assisting with domestic version submissions, and establishing collaborative development workflows and version integration rules.  The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in game development, specifically with large-scale 3D games (MMORPG/FPS/MOBA), and experience with the entire game launch process, including version submission.  Excellent English communication skills are essential, and experience with overseas collaborations is highly preferred.

Strategic Investment Manager - AI+Game Tech

IaaS Product Solution Architect

Tencent Cloud – Middleware Product Solution Architect

Tencent Cloud - Storage Product Solution Architect

Purchasing Intern

Executive Producer

Product Support Engineer

Combat Designer

Business Development Intern

<div data-automation-id="jobPostingDescription" class="css-oplht1"><h1>业务介绍</h1>天美工作室群，腾讯游戏旗下的游戏研运团队。秉持着提升全球玩家娱乐品质的愿景，天美在诸多游戏细分领域潜心耕耘，建立了国内乃至全球领先的核心研发能力。 自2008年成立以来，天美持续推出多款热门产品，涵盖多人竞技、RPG、射击、竞速、策略、休闲等多个品类，有丰富的跨平台研发经验。旗下作品包括《王者荣耀》《QQ飞车》《穿越火线：枪战王者》《使命召唤手游》《天天爱消除》《重返帝国》《宝可梦大集结》《合金弹头：觉醒》等多款知名游戏，为全球亿万用户提供卓越的游戏娱乐体验。 在进行品类开拓的同时，天美亦致力于通过文创践行及电竞探索等方式，不断挖掘游戏的社会价值，为游戏赋能，将正能量传递给更多玩家。<h1>岗位职责</h1>1.负责游戏功能系统模块、SDK接入等工作； 2.承担部分研发PM工作，协助与海外项目组沟通，国内版本提审等工作；3. 承担合作研发工作流程与版本集成规则制定。 &nbsp;<h1>岗位要求</h1>1.五年以上游戏开发经验，参与过一款大型重度3D游戏（MMORPG/FPS/MOBA）的技术研发；2.参与整个游戏上线过程，对开发过程管理、版本上线提审有一定的实践经验； 3. 具有良好英语听说读写能力，能在全英语环境无障碍沟通； 4. 有海外合作研发工作经验者优先。<h1>腾讯致力于提供平等就业机会</h1>在腾讯，我们始终秉承平等就业机会的原则，致力于为每一位员工打造公平、包容的工作环境。我们坚信，多元的声音能够激发出无限的创新活力，推动我们为用户和社会提供更优质的服务。我们用心营造一个充满支持与激励的氛围，帮助每一位员工找到属于自己的舞台，以实现个人及共同的发展目标。</div>

Follow Mayank - career advice

Follow Mayank Grover for game development resources

Free | C# | Midnight Pizza Fight

Free | C++ | Lethos

Free | C++ | Pong

Follow Abhishek - tech content

Follow Abhishek Smith for game programming content

This assessment gives us an idea of your C++ skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, Mayhem Studios, etc.- 10 Multiple Choice questions- Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

Let's assess your Data Structures! - This assessment gives us an idea of your problem solving skills using DSA- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: MPL, LILA Games, GSN Games, etc.- 10 Multiple Choice questions

Data Structures and Algorithms

Let's assess your Programming Patterns! ????- This assessment gives us an idea of your code architecture skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Dirtcube, PTW, Playshifu, etc.

Programming Patterns

Let's assess your OOPs skills! ????- This assessment gives us an idea of your fundamental OOPS concepts and Solid principles skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Hitwicket, GSN Games, Tomo Club, etc.

Object Oriented Programming

Let's assess your Unity Skills ????- This assessment gives us an idea of your Unity fundamentals- Companies you can apply for after taking this assessment: Godspeed games, Salvation Games, nCore Games, etc.

Unity Game Engine

Unity Event Functions - Clash Royale

Unity Component System

Unity NavMesh Agent

Game Dev Assessments

Unity and Unreal: Beginner

Unity Platformer: Beginner

Unity Open World: Beginner

Unity: Physics, Movement, MonoBehaviour

Unity: Rigidbody

Unity: Knowing Unity Part 1

Unity: Knowing Unity Part 2

Unity: Knowing Unity Part 3

Unity: Input System

Unity: UI

Unity: Animations

Exient seeks a QA Lead to oversee its growing QA and player support team, working on internal and customer projects across various platforms.  Responsibilities include managing the team, collaborating with other departments (product, code, art, design, production), managing the QA department as a business unit (including securing new external projects), workforce planning and hiring, creating and maintaining RC checklists, working with scrum teams, monitoring release stability, identifying operational improvements, developing KPIs, overseeing budgeting, and representing QA in internal and client-facing discussions. The role requires managing the submission and release process, maintaining the testing device library, ensuring efficient communication flow, and attending industry events. 

<div class="BambooRichText jss-g196">About Us
Exient is a leading video game developer and publisher with over 24 years of experience. Our portfolio includes a diverse range of games across mobile, PC, console, and handheld platforms, with popular titles such as Lemmings, Angry Birds Transformers, F1, Madden, FIFA, and many more.
&nbsp;
Located in both Malta and the UK, our team consists of over forty talented individuals, representing a multicultural and hardworking group of friendly professionals.
Since our founding in 2000, we’ve had the privilege of collaborating with world-class partners like Activision, Disney, EA, Sony, Rovio, and Ubisoft, creating some truly memorable games together.
&nbsp;
As we continue to grow, we are seeking passionate, talented, and driven individuals who are excited about the future of gaming to join our expanding team.
 
About the Role
We are looking to recruit a QA Lead to oversee our growing QA and player support team, working on internal and customer projects across various platforms. QA plays a crucial role as the first line of defence between our rapid product iterations and millions of players, ensuring quality for both our games and those of our partners.
&nbsp;
In addition to managing the team, you will work closely with department leads across product, code, art, design, and production to create products we’re deeply proud of and ensure our players have the best experience possible. You will also manage the QA department as its own business unit, identifying opportunities for growth and operational improvements. This includes collaborating with the business development team to secure new external QA projects and expand service offerings to meet client needs
&nbsp;
You will play a central role in the success of the QA business unit, driving the business to external partners, attending meetings onsite, at events, and conferences where appropriate in the UK, EU, and wider regions. Additionally, you will be responsible for workforce planning and hiring, ensuring the QA team scales effectively to meet both internal and external demands.
This is an exciting opportunity to help us expand and lead a dynamic team dedicated to delivering top-quality gaming experiences.
 
Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Lead and manage a team of QA Testers and Player Support Specialists ensuring alignment with both internal and external project goals</li>
<li>Hire new team members as needed to support the growing demands of the department and external project</li>
<li>Efficiently manage resource allocation across various internal and external projects</li>
<li>Foster a positive and collaborative culture within the QA department</li>
<li>Mentor team members to help them develop and grow professionally</li>
<li>Collaborate with the QA team to create and maintain Release Candidate (RC) checklists</li>
<li>Work alongside the scrum teams to assess and validate builds</li>
<li>Ensure the QA team monitors release stability in conjunction with the product and analytics teams</li>
<li>Maintain awareness of new feature statuses and identify potential risks to release plans</li>
<li>Identify opportunities for operational improvements and growth within the QA department</li>
<li>Collaborate with the business development team to secure external QA projects and expand service offerings.</li>
<li>Develop and track departmental KPIs to measure and demonstrate the value of QA services.</li>
<li>Oversee budgeting and resource planning for the QA department.</li>
<li>Collaborate closely with other lead and represent the QA department within the organisation and during client-facing discussions.</li>
<li>Manage the submission and release process in partnership with the rest of QA and production</li>
<li>Maintain our testing device library and identify new devices as needed</li>
<li>Ensure the QA team checks for, flags, and monitors issues occurring on specific devices or operating systems</li>
<li>Ensure efficient communication flow between the player community, our ticketing system, QA team, and scrum teams to deliver the best possible product to our players</li>
<li>Attend relevant meetings, events, and conferences to represent the QA department and build relationships with external partners</li>
<li>Support business development efforts by promoting QA services to potential clients and partners</li>
</ul>
 
Required
<ul>
<li>A minimum of five years of QA experience in the video games industry</li>
<li>Demonstrated strong leadership skills</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of Google Play Store and App Store backends, tools, and functionalities</li>
<li>Knowledge of mobile app submission and release processes</li>
<li>Understanding of the game development pipeline</li>
<li>Knowledge of the video game industry and market trends</li>
<li>Understanding of device limitations and player expectation&nbsp;</li>
<li>Knowledge of Agile development frameworks (SCRUM) is essential</li>
<li>Experience working with Jira, Confluence. Knowledge of tools such as Device Farm and Testmo would also be beneficial</li>
<li>Experience working with source control systems such as P4 and Git</li>
<li>Willingness to work in an office environment</li>
</ul>
 
Interpersonal Skills
<ul>
<li>Fluency in English is essential</li>
<li>Great communication skills and strong leadership abilities</li>
<li>Detail-oriented problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail</li>
<li>Quality-driven mindset</li>
<li>Curious and analytical nature&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
 
All applicants must be based in Malta or willing to relocate.</div>