Head of Engineering

About Battle Creek Games

Battle Creek Games is the creative force behind high-octane mobile titles like Offroad Outlaws, No Limit Drag Racing 2, and American Marksman. We’re a data-driven, collaborative studio dedicated to delivering top-tier gaming experiences to millions of players worldwide. Our team thrives on innovation, rapid iteration, and a commitment to quality in every aspect of game development.

Role Overview

Battle Creek Games is looking for an experienced Head of Engineering to own the technical strategy across multiple engineering teams. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll play a key leadership role in scaling our successful mobile titles and shaping the future of our games. You’ll set standards, oversee execution, and provide mentorship to engineers, ensuring high technical quality while moving fast.

If you have a proven track record of shipping games, especially in racing or vehicle-based genres, and are excited about delivering world-class experiences to millions of players, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Vision & Strategy:

• Define and drive the technical vision for multiple projects across the studio.
• Set and enforce engineering best practices, architecture guidelines, and technical standards.

Leadership & Mentorship:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of talented engineers across gameplay, systems, infrastructure, and tools.
• Provide direct hands-on support when solving complex technical challenges.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with the CEO, design leads, and production teams to align technical initiatives with business and product goals.
• Champion a culture of rapid iteration, player feedback, and data-informed decision making.

Performance & Optimization:

• Review, critique, and optimize Unity projects for performance, scalability, and stability.
• Oversee live ops support, updates, and improvements for active titles.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay at the forefront of game development trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
• Foster a highly collaborative, feedback-driven, and agile development environment.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of professional game development experience, including leading multiple engineering teams.
• Shipped multiple commercial titles within live-operated games.
• Deep experience with Unity (C#) at scale; mobile game expertise a MUST HAVE.
• Strong track record with racing, vehicle-based, or physics-heavy games is a major plus.
• Proven ability to mentor senior and mid-level engineers.
• Expertise in performance optimization, memory management, and scalable systems architecture.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable thriving in a fast-paced, feedback-driven, highly collaborative environment.

Bonus:

• Experience supporting millions of concurrent players.
• Familiarity with analytics-driven development cycles.
• Previous work on procedural generation, physics, or vehicle simulation systems.

Why Join Battle Creek Games?

• High-Impact Role: Shape the technical direction for a studio powering hit mobile games enjoyed by millions worldwide.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a talented, creative team that values innovation, data-driven decisions, and continuous learning.
• Professional Growth: Enjoy opportunities for mentorship, leadership development, and skill growth in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Competitive Compensation: Receive a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work arrangements, and attractive salary incentives.

Ready to Shape the Future of Mobile Gaming?

If you’re a seasoned engineer passionate about building scalable, secure systems for cutting-edge mobile games, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a brief note outlining your relevant experience. Join us at Battle Creek Games and help us drive innovation in the gaming world!