VP of Engineering - Remote
Permanent / Full Time
Saudi Arabia
Asia
Base salary + shares + annual bonus
Programming and Development
1627446
29-10-2025 04:01 PM
Job Title: VP of Engineering
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (On-site / Hybrid / Remote)
We are looking for a VP of Engineering to lead the technical direction and innovation strategy of our fast-growing game studio. As the driving force behind our engineering organization, you’ll build and scale teams, architect advanced systems, and guide the development of next-generation gameplay and technologies across multiple platforms.
Responsibilities:
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (On-site / Hybrid / Remote)
We are looking for a VP of Engineering to lead the technical direction and innovation strategy of our fast-growing game studio. As the driving force behind our engineering organization, you’ll build and scale teams, architect advanced systems, and guide the development of next-generation gameplay and technologies across multiple platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Define and execute the company’s long-term technical strategy and roadmap
- Build, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams across gameplay, backend, and tools engineering
- Architect scalable systems for live operations, multiplayer networking, AI-driven features, and cross-platform development
- Oversee the technical direction of all game projects — from prototyping to full production
- Lead R&D initiatives in AI-driven gameplay, automation, and content creation tools
- Collaborate with production, design, and business teams to align technology with creative and strategic goals
- Oversee technical operations, including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and cloud infrastructure
- 8+ years of experience leading engineering or technology teams in gaming (mobile, console, or PC)
- Deep technical knowledge of Unity and Unreal Engine, including gameplay, tools, and pipeline architecture
- Strong expertise in backend systems (cloud, APIs, multiplayer) and frontend integration (UI/UX)
- Mastery of version control and production pipelines (Perforce, Git, Jenkins, etc.)
- Experience applying AI/ML in game development — from procedural content to analytics
- Proven ability to scale teams and systems in fast-paced, startup-style environments
- Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills
- Experience in both original IP and co-development or B2B production models
- Familiarity with culturally driven or globalized content production
- Competitive salary and leadership-level ownership in technical direction
- Global, creative studio culture with room for innovation and experimentation
- Remote flexibility and an international, collaborative environment
- Opportunity to build globally recognized, culturally resonant games
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