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Gameloft

Mobile game developer and freemium publisher

Technical Game Designer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Montreal, QC, Canada
Hybrid
Software EngineeringGame Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Use C#, Lua, visual scripting, or similar technologies to implement gameplay features.
  • Configure and maintain gameplay systems in Unity.
  • Translate design intentions into functional technical solutions.
  • Analyze gameplay issues and efficiently identify their root causes.
  • Create and iterate on prototypes to validate mechanics and features.
  • Clearly document systems, tools, and processes to support the team's work.
  • Collaborate effectively with specialists from a variety of disciplines.
  • Communicate issues clearly and propose practical solutions.
  • Prioritize work based on production objectives.
  • Ensure the quality of implementations before delivering them to the team.
  • Actively seek opportunities to expand technical knowledge and learn new tools.
Responsibilities
  • Implement and configure gameplay systems in Unity to support the design team's needs.
  • Create, maintain, and improve tools, scripts, and workflows that facilitate content production.
  • Diagnose and resolve gameplay system issues while collaborating with programmers when needed.
  • Participate in prototyping new mechanics and features to validate and refine gameplay concepts.
  • Test, document, and optimize existing systems to ensure quality, stability, and ease of use.
  • Become familiar with the project's tools, systems, and production pipelines.
  • Contribute to content integration and troubleshoot common production issues.
  • Write technical design documentation.
  • Become autonomous in implementing and maintaining gameplay systems.
  • Contribute to improving the team's tools and processes.
  • Act as a technical partner for game designers and contribute to the long-term evolution and quality of the project's systems.

About the company

Gameloft develops and publishes mobile games for a global audience, including original titles and licensed games from brands like Disney, Marvel, and Lego. Games run on smartphones and are free-to-play, with revenue from in-app purchases and ads, distributed through App Store and Google Play. The company differentiates itself with a long history in mobile gaming, a wide catalog of popular franchises such as Asphalt, Modern Combat, and Dungeon Hunter, and licensing partnerships. Its goal is to grow its library of mobile games and monetize through freemium models while leveraging Vivendi’s media network to reach more players globally.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$770M

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • Vivendi reported 2025 Gameloft revenue up 4.2% and EBITA up 34.0%.
  • Gameloft launched Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next! on May 28, 2026 across consoles and PC.
  • Asphalt Legends added Audi permanently on May 26, 2026, strengthening premium-car partnerships.

What critics are saying

  • Five games generated 62% of 2025 revenue, concentrating downside risk brutally.
  • Disney licenses anchor major revenue; losing renewals would gut the portfolio within one cycle.
  • Mobile revenue fell 10.5% in Q1 2025, exposing weakening core demand.

What makes Gameloft unique

  • Gameloft monetizes cross-platform live-service franchises across mobile, PC, consoles, and Switch.
  • Asphalt Legends Unite, Disney Dreamlight Valley, and Disney Speedstorm create recurring franchise cashflows.
  • Brand partnerships with Disney, Nickelodeon, Audi, LEGO, and Porsche widen distribution and marketing reach.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Health Insurance
  • Private health insurance and fitness subsidies
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Vacation
  • Mental Health Support
  • Wellness Program
  • Phone/Internet Stipend
  • Home Office Stipend
  • Stock Options
  • Company Equity

Growth & Insights

6 month growth

-8%

1 year growth

-9%

2 year growth

-9%