Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Pavago explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Position Type:
Full-Time
Location:
Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours
About the Role
We’re looking for a
Video Game Developer
to build, iterate, and maintain game projects using both
Unity and Godot
. You’ll work closely with designers and artists to turn creative concepts into polished gameplay systems, mechanics, and interactions while taking ownership of features from prototype through delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Game Development
Develop and maintain games using
Unity (C#)
and
Godot (GDScript or C#)
.
Write clean, maintainable code for stable and shippable builds.
Work across multiple game projects as needed.
Feature Development
Translate design concepts and creative direction into playable mechanics and systems.
Take ownership of features from initial prototypes through polished implementation.
Build gameplay interactions, systems, and supporting functionality.
Debugging & Optimization
Identify and resolve bugs, performance issues, and technical debt.
Optimize game systems and builds for target platforms.
Investigate technical issues and deliver reliable fixes.
Technical Documentation
Document game systems, scripts, and architecture decisions.
Create clear documentation that allows other team members to understand and maintain your work.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with designers and artists to align technical implementation with creative direction.
Communicate progress, technical decisions, and blockers clearly.
Participate in focused team discussions and async collaboration.
Required Experience & Skills
Hands-on professional or portfolio experience developing games in
both Unity and Godot
.
Strong
C#
experience with Unity.
Experience with
GDScript or C#
in Godot.
Shipped games or strong portfolio projects demonstrating your development experience.
Understanding of game architecture, including:
State machines
Component systems
Scene management
Input handling
Ability to independently translate design requirements into technical solutions.
Experience using
Git
and collaborative branching workflows.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Clear written English communication for technical discussions and documentation.
Perfect Fit / Culture
Comfortable working through ambiguity and making thoughtful technical decisions.
Takes ownership from the first commit through final polish.
Communicates proactively and keeps teammates informed.
Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality game experiences.
Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with creative and technical team members.
Typical Day
You’ll spend most of your day focused on active game development across one or more projects. You may build a new mechanic in Godot, review how it fits into existing systems, document your approach, or switch to a Unity project to investigate and fix a technical issue.
You’ll collaborate with designers and artists through written updates and focused check-ins while maintaining a strong focus on hands-on development.
Interview Process
AI Screening
Client Interview
Offer Stage
#LI-AG1

Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

Salary in Context

Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.

Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Pavago

Pavago is a company in the design industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 238 open positions on Hirezar. View all Pavago jobs →