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Programming Lead – Pseudo-3D Adventure Game

Posted: 2 months

Programming

Contract

Lead / Principal

Unity C#

Type: Project-Based (Remote, Part-Time/Full-Time)

Contract duration: Minimum 8 months, up to 16 months
Reports to: Game Director

Reports: Unity Developer

Platform: Multi-Platform (PC-First)
Genre: 2.5D adventure game

Engine: Unity
Setting: Real-World Historical

Art Style: Realistic

About the Project:

Join award-winning game creators in developing a unique pseudo-3D stealth-adventure game set during the Palestinian Nakba of 1948. The project is designed for an Q4-2026 PC-first, multi-platform release, with a focus on realistic representation of the historical subject matter.

Responsibilities:

Lead the programming team in developing core gameplay mechanics and gameplay systems.
Architect, prototype, and optimize game features using Unity and C#.
Collaborate with design and art teams to integrate gameplay systems seamlessly.
Ensure performance optimization across platforms.
Maintain code quality and guide the team in best practices.

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Programming Lead or Senior programmer, ideally on one or more commercially released indie games in similar genres on multiple platforms (PC/Console).
Expert knowledge of Unity and C#.
Strong background in player movement, NPC/enemy behavior and environmental interaction systems.
Experience with optimization techniques for multi-platform releases.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead in a remote, distributed team setup.
Management experience; confident leading and mentoring a team of programmers.

How to Apply:
Please send your resume and relevant experience. Include the role you're applying for in the subject line.

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About Dreams on a Pillow

Dreams on a Pillow is a pseudo-3D stealth adventure game inspired by a historical Palestinian folk tale set during the ethnic cleansing that was the 1948 Nakba. The game is targeting a multiplatform release in Q4 2026.

Rasheed Abueideh is the most notable game developer operating from Palestine, and has experience developing games about the history and realities of the Palestinian people. For Dreams on a Pillow, he will be joined by a group of experienced game developers from around the world.