Unity developer

1 Month ago • 2 Years +

Game Programmer

Job Description

Papaya Gaming is seeking a Unity Developer to join their R&D team in Tel-Aviv. This role involves building scalable architecture, collaborating with backend engineers for full-stack experiences, ensuring high-quality gameplay, and taking full ownership of feature delivery from A-Z. The ideal candidate will optimize games for performance, innovate with cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to long-term retention meta features, making a real impact in a fast-growing, startup-spirited company.

Good To Have:

Experience developing and deploying on iOS and Android

Must Have:

Build clean, scalable architecture to support fast iteration.
Collaborate with backend engineers to develop full-stack experiences.
Ensure high-quality, bug-free gameplay.
Participate in planning, design, and continuous improvement.
Take full ownership and deliver features from A-Z.
Work on long retention meta features.
Optimize the game for the best performance on all supported devices.
Design, implement, and innovate features with cutting-edge technologies.
Maintain excellent game performance and user experience.
2+ years of experience working as a Unity Developer.
Proficient in Unity and C#.
Experience building Unity-based platforms or SDKs.
Experience with real-time multiplayer.

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Description

At Papaya, we believe in the power of play. We create skill-based mobile games that combine fun, competition, and real rewards — enjoyed by millions of players worldwide.

We're building a platform where players join tournaments, connect with others, and keep coming back. With a strong focus on innovation, scalability, and user experience, we aim to redefine what mobile gaming can offer.

We’re a fast-growing, profitable company with the spirit of a startup — no corporate bureaucracy, no endless layers of approvals. Everyone on the team makes a real impact on the product, and your voice truly matters.

Responsibilities

Build clean, scalable architecture to support fast iteration and long-term performance.
Collaborate with backend engineers to develop full-stack experiences with server communication.
Ensure high-quality, bug-free gameplay for millions of new players.
Participate in planning, design, and continuous improvement alongside a cross-functional team.
Full ownership and delivering feature from a-z.
Work on long retention meta features.
Optimizing the game for the best performance on all supported devices.
Design, implement and innovate features with cutting-edge technologies.
Make sure the games maintain excellent performance and a great user experience.