Head of Frontend Engineering

At Ancient Gaming, we lead the way in innovation within the iGaming software industry. As pioneers, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible, setting new standards with engaging software and transformative experiences. Our products are designed to captivate a high-spending, forward-thinking generation eager to reshape the future of gaming.

Founded in Malta in 2018, Ancient Gaming has rapidly grown into a global entity, with a team of over 100 skilled professionals spanning more than 30 countries. Embracing a remote-first model, we continue to drive advancements in the gaming landscape.

⚡ Your Mission as Head of Frontend Engineering:

You'll architect and guide the development of our front-end systems, setting the standard for innovation and performance. Your leadership will inspire and mentor a talented team of developers, driving excellence in design and execution.

You will be working on:

CSGORoll — the world’s #1 skin gaming site. A community social gaming platform specifically designed for CS2 players, featuring unique in-house custom-built games, such as Roulette, Crash, Unboxing, and PVP.

HypeDrop — a leading gamified shopping platform, where over 500,000 users experience the excitement of real-time mystery box openings, box battles, and customizable deals. Since 2018, HypeDrop has sold over 150 million boxes, revolutionizing the way people shop and win.

You will:

• Strategically lead and mentor the frontend engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

• Architect, design, and implement scalable, performant, and sustainable front-end solutions that align with our business goals and technical vision.
• Pioneer the development of reusable components and micro-frontends, setting a high standard for code quality, modularity, and maintainability.
• Take full end-to-end ownership of features, from ideation and architecture through implementation, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
• Serve as a hands-on technical leader, actively contributing to the codebase while setting and maintaining the highest technical standards.
• Lead technical discussions with authority, challenging assumptions, proposing cutting-edge solutions, and driving architectural innovation to keep us at the forefront of technology.
• Champion the adoption of emerging technologies and frameworks, ensuring the team remains at the forefront of front-end advancements.
• Optimize front-end performance by analyzing bottlenecks, implementing best practices, and leveraging advanced techniques to deliver a seamless and lightning-fast user experience.

You will excel in this role if you possess:

• Expert knowledge of Angular, Qwik, RxJS, NgRx, Apollo/GraphQL, TypeScript, and CSS/SASS, with the capability to dive deep into new languages and technologies like WebAssembly, Go, or others as required.
• A visionary mindset with a proven track record of implementing complex frontend architectures at scale while maintaining a hands-on approach.
• A passion for staying up-to-date with industry trends, ensuring the team's technical direction is aligned with cutting-edge developments.
• Experience with WebGL libraries such as Pixi, Babylon, or Three.js, and a familiarity with gaming or gamification concepts (desired but not mandatory).
• A natural ability to thrive in a remote environment, demonstrating discipline, self-motivation, and accountability.

What do we offer to you?

Work-from-Anywhere Policy: As a remote-first organization, you have the opportunity to work from any location globally. Our flexibility policy empowers you to tailor your location and workday to support your personal needs, while still promoting effective collaboration with your colleagues.

Annual Team-Building Event: Each year, we select a destination for our team-building event to collectively celebrate our achievements and strengthen our team bonds.

Home Office Equipment Budget: We provide a dedicated budget to acquire all necessary equipment to set up an efficient and comfortable home office environment.

Learning and Development Budget: We invest in your professional growth by offering a budget for skill development and continuous learning, including full access to Udemy.

Spill Mental Health Service: Our Spill Mental Health Service offers comprehensive counseling support to any employee in need, ensuring your well-being is prioritized.

Company Culture: We are an innovative and fast-moving company where your development will only be limited by your own potential.

This post details our vision for the ideal candidate and highlights the potential for growth within this role. If you’re an 80% fit and excited about the position, we encourage you to apply. Ancient Gaming is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.