Game Developer

Company Description Antigen Music is a creative entertainment company best known for introducing one of the first professional global Emirati multi-disciplinary artists, Antigen. The team focuses on bringing innovative music and cultural experiences to a worldwide audience. By blending local identity with international standards, Antigen Music aims to push creative boundaries in music, media, and interactive content. The company values collaboration, experimentation, and high production quality. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas that shape both the artist’s brand and the company’s evolving digital presence. Role Description This is a full-time Game Developer role based in Dubai with a hybrid work model, combining on-site collaboration with the option for some work from home. The Game Developer will design and implement gameplay features, systems, and tools that support music-inspired interactive experiences and game projects. Responsibilities include writing clean, maintainable code, prototyping core mechanics, and iterating on gameplay based on team and player feedback. The role involves close collaboration with designers, artists, audio producers, and other developers to integrate game systems, music, and visual assets. The Game Developer will also debug and optimize code, ensure performance across platforms, and contribute to technical documentation and best practices.QualificationsStrong programming foundation, including Programming and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) skills.Hands-on experience with Game Programming and Gameplay Programming in a modern game engine (e.g., Unity, Unreal, or similar).Solid understanding of Game Design principles, including balancing, pacing, and player experience.Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Game Development, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.Ability to work in a hybrid environment in Dubai, communicate clearly with cross-functional teams, and manage time effectively.Experience integrating audio and music systems into games or interactive media is a plus.Familiarity with mobile and/or PC game development, optimization, and performance profiling is beneficial.