CTO (remote)

Hitapps is a GameDev company specializing in Puzzle Games. We have several successful products in both categories with a combined total of over 150M+ downloads, and we are regularly featured in the top charts in the Games section. 
Our culture is built on transparency, we are results-oriented and respect the improvement.

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Define and execute the company’s technology strategy;

• Oversee game development across all stages: from prototype to release and post-launch support; 

• Lead all technical specialists across all departments/units (the team of ~50 people);

• Build and scale the development team: hiring, mentoring, and growing technical leads;

• Select and implement technologies, game engines and development tools;

• Own project architecture, including client-server components, networking code, and backend for multiplayer games;

• Ensure performance, stability, and optimization of games across target platforms;

• Collaborate with other departments to balance technical feasibility with creative vision;

• Manage the technical budget and development resources;

• Evaluate and adopt new technologies (AI/ML in gaming, procedural generation, cloud services, cross-platform development);

• Maintain code quality standards, implement code review practices, CI/CD, and automated testing;

• Manage risks related to technical debt and development timelines.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• 7+ years of experience in game development, including 3+ years in senior technical leadership roles (CTO, Technical Director, Head of Development);

• Proven track record of shipping at least one game project (multiple shipped projects across platforms preferred);

• Deep knowledge of Unity and C#;

• Understanding of multiplayer game architecture, networking technologies, and server infrastructure;

• Experience building and managing development teams of 50+ people;

• Experience optimizing game performance across various platforms;

• Understanding of game monetization models and their technical implementation (F2P, live-ops, IAP);

• Experience with budgeting and technical resource planning;

• Attention to detail and systems-level thinking;

• Strong leadership and communication skills, comfortable operating at the intersection of technology and creativity.

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Competitive compensation;

• 100% recovering for vacations, sick leaves;

• 12 additional paid day offs per year;

• Budget for personal education, language courses & sports activities;

• Conference attendance: you can join top industry events;

• Zero bureaucracy and a supportive, transparent culture.

  Let’s create hits together!