Hitapps - CTO

September 16, 2026

Remote

Head

Description

A GameDev company specializing in puzzle games with several successful products and over 200M+ combined downloads is seeking a CTO to lead the technical direction, build and scale the development department (~50 people), and ensure successful game project delivery from concept to release.

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 (~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
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

Requirements

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 at the intersection of technology and creativity

Conditions

Competitive compensation
100% pay recovery for vacations and sick leaves
12 additional paid days off per year
Budget for personal education, language courses and sports activities
Conference attendance at top industry events
Zero bureaucracy and supportive transparent culture

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