Educational Game Developer

About This Role

Job Title: Educational Game Developer

Company: XYPP Game Educational Gaming

Location: Office 315, Gaming Hub, Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), Dubai, UAE

Job Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

XYPP Game Educational Gaming is looking for a creative and technically proficient Educational Game Developer to join our team in the heart of the Dubai Silicon Oasis Gaming Hub. We believe that play is the most powerful way to learn, and we are dedicated to building immersive, curriculum-aligned digital experiences that challenge and inspire.

In this role, you will be responsible for the full development lifecycle—from conceptualizing game mechanics that serve specific learning outcomes to deploying polished, cross-platform educational titles. You will collaborate closely with educators and UX designers to ensure our games are both academically rigorous and high-octane fun.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Development: Design, program, and deploy 2D/3D educational games using Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Gamification of Learning: Translate complex educational concepts (Math, Science, Language, etc.) into engaging gameplay mechanics, loops, and reward systems.
• Prototyping: Rapidly build and iterate on gameplay prototypes to test educational efficacy and user engagement.
• Cross-Platform Optimization: Ensure seamless performance across mobile (iOS/Android), web, and desktop platforms, maintaining high frame rates and stable performance.
• Educational Integration: Work with subject matter experts (SMEs) to embed assessments and feedback loops within the game environment without breaking "flow."
• Asset Implementation: Integrate 2D/3D assets, animations, and audio into the game engine while ensuring technical optimization.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Game Development, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical Mastery: * Proven experience with C# (Unity) or C++/Blueprints (Unreal Engine).
• Solid understanding of game physics, AI, and UI/UX specifically for younger audiences.
• Experience with LMS (Learning Management System) integration or educational APIs is a major plus.
• Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating completed game projects, specifically those with educational, "serious game," or simulation elements.
• Dubai Market Knowledge: Familiarity with the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033 and the regional push for ed-tech innovation.
• Soft Skills: A "teacher’s heart" with a "developer’s mind"—the ability to view game design through the lens of a learner.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED230,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person