CTO

Plummy Games, fast-growing mobile gaming company that developed Star Merge game, a remarkable success and genre leader in the mobile gaming world, is seeking an experienced CTO to join our dynamic team.

With our headquarters in Estonia, an R&D hub in Moldova, and a team of top-tier professionals spanning seven countries, Plummy Games is a global leader in mobile gaming innovation. We’re looking for a visionary CTO to spearhead our technical strategy, lead innovation, and ensure seamless game delivery.
If you’re passionate about gaming, technology, and driving success in a thriving industry, this is your chance to make an impact!

Responsibilities:

Technical Strategy and Vision:

• Develop and execute the company’s technology strategy, aligning it with the broader business goals and future product roadmaps.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies and industry trends to maintain a competitive edge in the mobile gaming market.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure technical initiatives align with company growth, scalability, and user experience objectives.

Product and Platform Development:

• Oversee the entire development lifecycle of mobile games, including design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Ensure high standards of coding practices and quality across teams, including implementing code reviews, testing protocols, and QA procedures.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and LiveOps teams to ensure efficient and timely delivery of game features and updates.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of engineers, developers, and data scientists, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Identify talent gaps, recruit top technical talent, and establish robust onboarding and professional development programs.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and technical growth opportunities within the engineering team to keep skills current with the latest industry standards.

Infrastructure and Operations:

• Oversee the architecture and maintenance of back-end infrastructure, ensuring reliability, scalability, and high performance across all gaming applications.
• Implement best practices in DevOps, including CI/CD, automated testing, and cloud-based deployments (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud).
• Manage data security, privacy, and compliance standards, particularly around player data and payment processing, ensuring alignment with GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant regulations.

Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Use data analytics to drive player insights, user retention strategies, and monetization optimization.
• Oversee data infrastructure, including data warehousing, ETL processes, and real-time analytics systems to support product and business intelligence needs.
• Collaborate with the data team to create predictive models, refine in-game mechanics, and support A/B testing for LiveOps initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement and Cross-Department Collaboration:

• Partner with the CEO and executive team to communicate the company’s technical vision and roadmap.
• Act as the key technical spokesperson, engaging with stakeholders, investors, and industry peers to present the company’s technology leadership and innovation.
• Work closely with Marketing, Product, and Customer Support to ensure cohesive delivery of game updates and to support user acquisition and retention goals.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, with at least 5 years in the mobile gaming industry.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience in relevant fields is also acceptable.
• Deep understanding of mobile game development technologies (Unity, cocos2dx, custom game engine), cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP), data analytics, and game monetization strategies.
• Proven track record in building, leading, and mentoring diverse technical teams in a fast-paced, iterative development environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for using data to drive decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Game Design Principles: Understanding of core gameplay loops, user experience, and game economy mechanics.
• Experience with LiveOps: Familiarity with LiveOps systems and in-game events to drive engagement and retention.
• AI & ML Knowledge: Experience with implementing AI/ML algorithms for player behavior prediction, personalization, or automated testing.

What we offer:

• We can offer full-time contract of employment in Estonia;
• For Chisinau Office employees: full social package, and medical assurance according to IT Park Moldova;
• Competitive salaries, reviewed on a timely basis, or personal achievements and involvement in the project;
• 5 sick days, 28 calendar days of vacation;
• Working in a team of talented and passionate professionals, with the ability for fast growth in professional terms;
• Five days full-time, flexible working hours;
• Possibility to work remotely.