Localization Engineer
Role Overview
Part of a new localisation engineering function built from scratch at a Riyadh studio backed by a major global gaming group.
The role builds an Arabic-first localisation capability so Arabic becomes a first-class citizen in titles.
Hands-on build role working daily in code with Unity and game teams.
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Role overview
Part of a new localisation engineering function built from scratch at a Riyadh studio backed by a major global gaming group.
The role builds an Arabic-first localisation capability so Arabic becomes a first-class citizen in titles.
Hands-on build role working daily in code with Unity and game teams.
What you'll own
- The localisation engineering stack in Unity, built from zero.
- Arabic text done properly: RTL and bidirectional handling, shaping, ligatures, font fallback, text expansion, layout mirroring.
- The pipeline: string extraction and management, integration back into builds, automated checks and pseudo-localisation.
- Quality at scale, working closely with QA to catch issues early.
- The tooling and standards the game teams build against.
What we're looking for
- Strong Unity and C# engineer with shipped games behind them.
- Writes real, production-grade code and can prove it live.
- Has built or owned localisation, text rendering or tooling systems; RTL and Arabic a major plus.
- Understands text pipelines, build integration, automation and QA collaboration.
- Thinks about performance, memory and scale.
- Ready to relocate to Riyadh and build something from the ground up.
- Arabic language skills and prior MENA localisation experience are a strong plus, not a must.
What's on offer
- Competitive base salary (band to confirm).
- Full relocation support to Riyadh and iqama sponsorship.
- A genuine zero-to-one build with your systems and standards.
- Backing from one of the biggest names in global gaming.
- A small, fast-moving team with real ownership.
Location and employment
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; relocation supported and office-based.
- Employment type: full-time.
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