Head of Development
Appodeal is a dynamic US-based product company with a truly global presence.
We have offices in Warsaw, Barcelona and Virginia along with remote team members located around the world.
Our company thrives on diversity, collaboration, and innovation, making us a leader in the mobile app monetization space.
Why Appodeal?
At Appodeal, we’re more than just a company—we’re a team united by a common mission: to help every person discover and grow their talents!
We take pride in our cutting-edge product and our internationally dispersed team of talented professionals.
Here’s what we value, and what we hope you do too:
- Continuous Learning and Growth: We are passionate about learning, growing personally, and building rewarding careers.
- Making an Impact: We are committed to building a history-defining company that leaves a lasting impact on the mobile app industry.
- Solving Exciting Challenges: We tackle complex problems every day, supported by a team of world-class professionals and mentors.
- Enjoying the Journey: We believe in having fun while working toward our goals.
We’re on the hunt for an experienced and data-driven Head of Development to lead the technical vision behind our growing portfolio of hit mobile titles—including WordMaker, Solitaire, and Brick Blast.
If you’re a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves mentoring world-class developers, and is excited about AI-assisted game development, this role is for you.
- Architect and own the technical foundation across WordMaker, Solitaire, and Brick Blast.
- Hire, coach, and elevate high-performance Unity developers working in 2-person agile
pods.
- Define engineering workflows, coding standards, and best practices for AI-assisted
development.
- Set up and maintain lightweight CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and telemetry for
iOS & Android.
- Enable autonomous pods to build, test, and deploy with speed and confidence.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of technical leadership in mobile gaming with Unity & C#.
- Strong expertise in CI/CD (e.g., Unity Cloud Build, GitHub Actions), automated testing,
and analytics integrations.
- Proven ability to mentor and grow senior developers into tech leads or high-autonomy
engineers.
- Hands-on experience implementing AI-assisted development workflows (e.g., Copilot, GPT-
assisted QA).
- Proven success building lean teams from scratch with high velocity and low overhead.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Background in mobile game monetization systems (IAP/ads).
- Experience mentoring early-career devs or technical leads.
- Familiarity with analytics platforms like Firebase, GameAnalytics, or Amplitude.
- Join a tight-knit, passionate team focused on quality, autonomy, and creativity.
- Work in an environment where speed, craft, and ownership matter.
- Enjoy a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and clear career growth opportunities.
- Help shape the future of how games are built with the latest tech and AI tools.
Ready to lead with impact?
Apply now and help us build the next generation of mobile game experiences!
We believe in the following values, and hope you do too:
- Leverage Data to Build Product. We rely on data to make informed decisions and create products that solve real problems. While data guides us, we apply insight, context, and wisdom to interpret it thoughtfully.
- We Work Together to Serve Others. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. By serving others—customers, teammates, and stakeholders—we create value and build trust.
- Relentless Pursuit of Excellence, Insist on Higher Standards. We commit to grow and evolve in everything we do, constantly seeking opportunities to refine our processes, skills, and results. Excellence is a continuous journey, and we embrace a mindset of learning, adapting, and improving every day.
- Passionate Curiosity Fuels Perseverance. Passionate curiosity drives us to explore challenges, learn from setbacks, and adapt with resilience. It fuels our determination to find solutions and ensures we never give up.
- Direct and Straightforward, No Politics. Transparency and honesty are essential. We communicate clearly, focus on facts, and avoid unnecessary politics or hidden agendas.
- Lean Startup Mentality: Start Small, Iterate Quickly. We prioritize experimentation, fast learning, resourcefulness, agility, and innovation. We test, iterate, and adapt to achieve our goals efficiently.
- Ownership and Accountability. Everyone is empowered to take ownership of their work. We are accountable for our decisions, actions, and outcomes.
With an outstanding product and a mission that excites and inspires, Appodeal offers a unique opportunity to make an impact while being part of an amazing team.
Join us and help shape the future of mobile app success!
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