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Important: This position is on-site in Chennai. We are looking for an experienced Tech Lead (Unity) to own the technical vision and hands-on execution of our 2D games across mobile, web, and PC platforms. This is a core startup leadership role that involves coding, testing, mentoring, problem-solving, and release ownership.You will lead by example—writing clean code, actively testing builds, guiding junior developers, removing roadblocks, and ensuring our games meet both technical and quality standards.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the technical design, development, and delivery of 2D games using UnityWrite, maintain, and review high-quality, optimized, and scalable codeOwn the technical quality of the game from development through releaseActively test games during development and pre-release (functional, edge cases, performance)Debug issues across devices, platforms, and builds; collaborate with QA when availableGuide, mentor, and teach junior developers; conduct code reviews and technical trainingRemove technical roadblocks and proactively solve production challengesCollaborate closely with designers, artists, producers, and QAManage builds, integrations, and performance optimizations across platformsHandle publishing and deployment on:iOS (App Store)Android (Google Play)Web platformsPC platforms, including SteamEnsure best practices for version control, architecture, documentation, and release management.Multitask across projects while maintaining quality and timelinesRepresent and stand for the Fizzle Pop Games brand, values, and technical standardsStartup Mindset (Very Important)This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a startup environment:Comfortable wearing multiple hats—developer, reviewer, tester, mentor, and problem-solverWilling to test their own builds and take ownership of quality, not rely solely on QAProactive in identifying problems and proposing solutions without waiting for instructionsAdaptable to changing priorities and evolving game requirementsTakes responsibility for outcomes, not just assigned tasksEnjoys building systems, processes, and teams from the ground upValues transparency, openness, and direct communicationRequired Skills & ExperienceStrong expertise in Unity (2D) and C#Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Tech Lead (overall Unity experience expected to be higher)Proven experience shipping games on iOS, Android, Web, and PC (Steam or similar platforms)Hands-on experience with testing, debugging, and build verificationStrong understanding of performance optimization for mobile and PCExperience mentoring and guiding junior developersAbility to multitask and manage priorities in a fast-moving environmentSoft Skills & Cultural FitStrong collaboration and problem-solving skillsOpen, honest, and direct communicatorHigh ownership and accountability mindsetComfortable giving and receiving constructive feedbackPassion for building quality games and strong teamsWhy Join Fizzle Pop Games?Be part of a growing studio where quality is everyone’s responsibilityHigh ownership and real impact on both products and peopleCreative freedom and space to influence technical directionTransparent, collaborative, and people-first cultureOpportunity to grow alongside the studio