Hybrid Senior Technical Lead, Central Tech

at Madbox

• Job title: Senior Technical Lead, Central Tech
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Unity
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Barcelona, Spain

About the role

• Senior Technical Lead developing and maintaining Unity frameworks for live games at Madbox. Leading team collaboration and innovative solutions for efficient game production and operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Unity-based frameworks and tools that improve testing, iteration speed, and game production efficiency across multiple live titles
• Lead technical initiatives for live games, ensuring smooth live operations (live ops) and scalable systems to support millions of players
• Drive innovation by prototyping and integrating new features, technologies, and workflows that improve quality and player experience
• Champion a unified codebase, ensuring consistency, reliability, and knowledge sharing across different projects and teams
• Collaborate closely with game teams, analysts, and producers to identify bottlenecks and deliver solutions that accelerate development and improve release safety
• Mentor and support other developers, sharing expertise in Unity best practices, tooling, and performance optimization
• Contribute to strategic decisions on architecture, testing frameworks, and production pipelines that align with long-term company goals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Game Development, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of professional experience in Unity development, with a strong command of Unity engine and C# programming
• Proven track record in live game development and operations (live ops), including managing updates, remote configurations, and in-game events
• Advanced knowledge of tooling, automation, CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks to accelerate workflows and ensure game stability
• Solid understanding of game performance optimization and debugging at scale
• Practical experience in applying AI/ML techniques or leveraging AI-powered tools to improve testing, workflows, or game operations
• Strong experience with version control systems (Git, especially)
• Experience in mentorship, leadership, or team management, with the ability to set vision, align stakeholders, and drive strategic use of technology (including AI)

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities