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# Head of Game Developement

- **Company:** Gamesjobsdirect
- **Location:** Hamburg, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Unity 3d, JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Node.Js, TypeScript, Backend
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.gamesjobsdirect.com/details/redirect/head-of-game-developement/350905

## About the Role

* Proven experience leading engineering teams within game development
 * Strong background across game client, backend, or server engineering
 * Experience with technologies such as Unity, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP or Node.js
 * Track record of developing engineering leaders and scaling teams
 * Experience delivering live service games and managing multiple projects
 * Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills

Nice to have:

 * Experience defining engineering career frameworks and mentoring programmes
 * Passion for improving engineering culture and developer experience
 * Interest in AI-assisted development workflows and continuous improvement

## Description

You'll partner closely with technology, design, and art leadership to shape engineering strategy, establish consistent technical standards, and ensure teams have the support and direction needed to deliver high-quality games. Rather than being hands-on with coding, you'll focus on mentoring leaders, growing engineering capability, and creating an environment where teams can thrive.