About Talky Turning Language Learning into an Open-World Game
Talky is an EdTech startup transforming how children aged 812 learn languages. Through a story-driven open-world game, kids engage in real conversations with characters to unlock new areas, solve quests, and progress in both the game and their language skills. Speaking isnt a feature its the mechanic. Our mission is to make language learning accessible, immersive, and empowering for children around the world.
Your Role Lead Game Developer
At this stage, youll be joining a small, hands-on team where youll work closely with the founders and contribute directly to product decisions. Expect a startup environment: things are evolving fast, some structures are still being built, and youll need to take ownership of your area from day one. Youll work autonomously, shaping major parts of the game and tech architecture yourself.
As we grow, youll step into a formal leadership role guiding a team, driving technical strategy, and helping build a product that can impact millions of young learners.
We need you to be / have:
3+ years of professional experience in game development
Proficiency in Unity for Android and iOS, including App Store deployment
Experience working with ReST APIs and client/server communication
A mindset for clever, scalable, and future-proof architecture
Initiative and ownership you get things done in a structured and proactive way
Strong communication skills able to explain your work clearly to both tech and non-tech team members
A long-term vision and excitement about reaching millions of young learners
A collaborative spirit, willing to shape company culture and lead by example
A team player and problem-solver who values open dialogue
Deep interest in education and EdTech
Fluent in English (written and spoken); German or Spanish is a plus
Our Tech Team:
Unity/C# for game logic and frontend
Modular, scalable backend architecture using cloud-native principles
Speech and feedback systems tailored for young learners
Initially hybrid/remote but long-term, this is an on-site role in Barcelona (with the opportunity to choose Berlin as an alternative location)
Fast iteration cycles, strong UX focus, and meaningful mission
Join us in building something that empowers kids and reshapes how we learn languages with purpose, creativity, and tech that inspires.
www.talky-app.com