Game Developer at Dream Games (Istanbul, Turkey)

Dream Games· Istanbul, Turkey·2d ago

Role details

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full-Time

Job description

We are looking for a passionate Game Developer to join our team. You will contribute to all areas of game development, including programming of graphics, game logic, and user interface using Unity. You will work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team of developers, artists, and game designers to create games that will be played by millions of people all around the world.

At Dream Games, all team members have a genuine chance to contribute to the final product and have an impact on the company. If you want to be a team member of a fast-growing company, you might be the person we are looking for!

Responsibilities

Designing, implementing, and testing game features
Delivering well-structured code and participating in code-review sessions
Creating flexible code that can be easily updated as the game evolves
Contributing to the improvement of user experience in the games

Requirements

Familiarity with Unity or another game engine
Strong knowledge of OOP and familiarity with Design Patterns
Experience in various programming languages such as C#, Java, C++
Passion for games and game programming
Appreciation and understanding of teamwork

Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a top priority for Dream Games. We collect and process your personal data as confidential as part of the recruitment process. Please read our Statement of Personal Data Protection Law and Consent Letter to know more details.

Why work at Dream Games

Culture: Emphasis on creativity, ownership, and cross-team collaboration. Employees have the opportunity to contribute to the final product from concept to launch.
Work Policy: On-site roles based in Istanbul (and London for select positions); flexible office setup with multiple locations in Istanbul.
Notable Perks:
- Competitive compensation (rated 4.2/5 for compensation on employer review sites)
- Hands-on internship programs that contribute to real game features
- Annual “Career Days” events for new graduates to enter the industry
- On-site amenities include an executive chef (as listed in open positions)
Engineering Culture: Strong use of modern tools (Unity, Python, Kubernetes, Go, React); involvement in the full development lifecycle; active learning through hackathons and internal knowledge sharing.
Headcount Growth: Rapidly expanding team (+33% YoY) provides fast career progression and a dynamic work environment.

About Dream Games

Company Overview

One-liner: Dream Games is a leading mobile gaming company that blends technology and creativity to develop high-quality, long-lasting puzzle games for a global audience.
Entity Type: Private (Series C, with subsequent private equity and debt financing rounds)
Headquarters: İstanbul, Turkey (with offices in London and Phnom Penh, Cambodia)
Founded: 2019
Founders: Soner Aydemir (CEO), Hakan Sağlam (CTO), Serdar Yılmaz (Chief Art Officer)

Core Business

Primary Industry: Mobile gaming (free-to-play puzzle games)
Target Customers: B2C – millions of daily active players worldwide, primarily casual mobile gamers
Mission / Purpose: “To combine technology and creativity to develop high-quality mobile games that will be played for years.”

Products & Services

Royal Match: A blockbuster puzzle game featuring vibrant characters, immersive gameplay, and high-quality graphics. It operates on a free-to-play model with in-app purchases and is consistently ranked among the top-grossing mobile games globally.
Other Titles (in development): Dream Games is actively growing its portfolio; no additional publicly released titles as of early 2026.

Market Standing

Valuation / Market Cap: Not publicly disclosed. (Total funding of ~$3.0B suggests a multi-billion-dollar valuation.)
Key Metrics:
- Annual Revenue: USD 28M (estimated, per public data sources)
- Total Funding: ~$3.02B across 5 rounds, including:
  - Seed (2019): $7.5M led by Makers Fund
  - Series A (Feb 2021): $50M led by Index Ventures
  - Series C (Jan 2022): $255M led by Index Ventures
  - Private Equity (June 2025): $1.3B from CVC Capital Partners
  - Debt Financing (May 2025): $1.2B from Blackstone Group
Notable Investors / Partners: Index Ventures, Makers Fund, CVC Capital Partners, Blackstone Group
Growth Signals:
- Headcount grew 33.4% YoY (from ~216 to 329 employees)
- International expansion with offices in London and Phnom Penh
- Strong employer brand – hundreds of applicants per opening, active recruitment for 14+ roles
- Launched structured internship and career day programs for university students

Competitive Advantages

Hit Game Ownership: Royal Match is one of the top-grossing mobile puzzle games globally, competing directly with titles like Candy Crush Saga and providing a massive, engaged user base.
Deep Funding & Financial Backing: Over $3B raised from top-tier investors enables aggressive talent acquisition, user acquisition, and R&D for new titles.
Full Creative Control: In-house art, design, engineering, and marketing teams allow rapid iteration and high-quality output without relying on external studios.
Data-Driven Culture: Extensive use of analytics (Looker, Tableau, BigQuery) and a strong data science team to optimize monetization and player retention.

Strategic Focus

Scaling the Game Portfolio: Expanding beyond Royal Match into new game concepts while continuing to invest in live operations of the flagship title.
Global Talent Acquisition: Growing engineering, product, and marketing teams in Istanbul, London, and Southeast Asia; actively recruiting for roles in AI, DevOps, and performance marketing.
Tech Infrastructure Modernization: Leveraging Kubernetes, Terraform, and Prometheus to support millions of concurrent players and maintain high reliability.

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