Careers at XP Arena · Guzape, Abuja

Build the future of gaming with us

We're hiring engineers, product, and content people to build the platform, tournaments, and games players love — including our upcoming game, XP StrikeOut.

Play our upcoming game, XP StrikeOut → play.xparena.net
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Open Roles

Currently hiring across Engineering, Product, and Content. Apply through the form on the role with a link to your GitHub, portfolio, showreel, or a project you've shipped.

Software Engineer

Build and ship the products behind XP Arena — from our web platform to the systems powering tournaments, the store, and XP StrikeOut.

EngineeringFull-timeGuzape, Abuja · On-site₦250,000 – ₦350,000 / month

What you'll do

  • Design, build, and ship features across our web platform (Next.js, React, TypeScript)
  • Develop and maintain APIs, integrations, and backend services
  • Turn product ideas into clean, reliable, well-tested code
  • Collaborate closely with the team on gameplay, store, and tournament systems
  • Own features end-to-end — from spec to deploy to iteration

What we're looking for

  • Solid experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and a modern framework (React, Next.js, or similar)
  • Comfortable across the stack — frontend, APIs, and data
  • Strong fundamentals: data structures, APIs, version control (Git)
  • A portfolio, GitHub, or shipped projects we can look at
  • Self-driven, curious, and able to work in a fast-moving team

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred)
  • Experience with real-time systems or multiplayer backends
  • Familiarity with cloud deployment (Vercel, Docker, etc.)
  • A genuine love for gaming
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Game Developer

Design and build the games at the heart of XP Arena, including XP StrikeOut — fun, competitive, cash-prize experiences players return to.

EngineeringFull-timeGuzape, Abuja · On-site₦250,000 – ₦350,000 / month

What you'll do

  • Build gameplay systems, mechanics, and multiplayer features
  • Develop and polish XP StrikeOut and future XP Arena titles
  • Tune game feel, balance, and progression for competitive play
  • Optimize performance for mobile and web
  • Work with the team to take games from prototype to live tournaments

What we're looking for

  • Experience building games with an engine or framework (Unity, Godot, Phaser, or similar)
  • Experience with Colyseus for authoritative real-time multiplayer servers
  • Strong programming fundamentals and problem-solving skills
  • Understanding of game loops, state, physics, and multiplayer basics
  • A portfolio or playable projects we can try
  • Passion for competitive gaming and great player experiences

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred)
  • Experience with real-time multiplayer / networked gameplay
  • Mobile game development experience
  • Familiarity with web technologies (JavaScript/TypeScript)
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Product & Game Operations Lead — XP StrikeOut

Drive XP StrikeOut from development through testing, launch, and early growth — owning priorities, playtests, and player feedback alongside the founder.

ProductFull-timeAbuja, Nigeria · On-site / Hybrid₦400,000 / month + performance incentives + equity after trial period

XP StrikeOut is our upcoming mobile-first multiplayer game where players compete in short, high-energy matches for prizes. We are building and launching it starting with Abuja.

This is not a traditional corporate Product Manager role. We are looking for someone who likes getting involved — testing things personally, talking to players, coordinating teams, spotting problems, and making sure things actually get done.

You will work directly with the founder and coordinate with engineering, 3D art, operations, content, and external partners. You should be comfortable taking ownership without waiting to be told what to do at every step.

What you'll do

  • Own the XP StrikeOut backlog — turning product decisions into clear tasks, requirements, and acceptance criteria
  • Coordinate engineering, art, and external contractors so priorities stay unblocked
  • Test every new build, document bugs and usability problems, and push the critical ones to resolution with engineering
  • Run internal and external playtests, watching for where players get confused, frustrated, or drop off
  • Turn feedback from tournaments, WhatsApp, social media, and playtests into concrete product recommendations
  • Improve the game loop, onboarding, rewards, and monetization, and keep the founder current on what needs attention

What we're looking for

  • High agency and grit — you spot problems and act before anyone assigns them to you, with results to show for it
  • Background in product management, game operations, project management, startups, gaming, or technology
  • Organized and strong at follow-through, comfortable in a fast-moving startup
  • Curious about player behaviour — why people use or abandon products
  • Comfortable testing software and documenting bugs clearly
  • Able to communicate with both technical and non-technical teams, and to decide with incomplete information

What success looks like

  • Know XP StrikeOut well enough to name its highest-priority product problems at any given time
  • Keep engineering and art priorities organized
  • Run regular playtests without being asked
  • Surface meaningful player insights to the team
  • Move bugs and product decisions from discovery to resolution quickly
  • Help XP StrikeOut reach a stable and engaging public launch
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Content Creator & Community Lead — XP StrikeOut

Make XP StrikeOut impossible to ignore — creating the day-to-day content around the game, its players, and its tournaments.

Content & CommunityFull-timeAbuja, Nigeria · On-site / Field-based₦250,000 / month + performance incentives + equity after trial period

XP StrikeOut is our upcoming mobile-first multiplayer game where players compete in fast-paced matches for prizes. We are building a gaming brand designed for Nigerian players, creators, and online communities.

This role is for someone who understands social media culture, can create content quickly, enjoys being around people, and knows how to turn gameplay, player reactions, tournaments, and everyday moments into engaging content.

You might be recording gameplay one day, interviewing players the next, creating a TikTok trend, covering an XP Arena tournament, working with an influencer, or testing video hooks for an ad campaign. We are not looking for someone who waits for a weekly content calendar — we want someone who constantly sees opportunities to create.

What you'll do

  • Shoot and edit short-form video for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, and WhatsApp — gameplay, player reactions, tournaments, and behind-the-scenes
  • Build content around XP StrikeOut features, challenges, prizes, and launches, working with the founder and product team on what's coming
  • Turn funny, competitive, or emotional player moments into content with strong hooks and formats
  • Work directly with players and stay active in comments, DMs, and community conversations to spark user-generated content
  • Track what performs, make more of what works, and develop the winners into paid ad creative
  • Stay plugged into Nigerian internet culture — gaming trends, memes, music, football, entertainment — and turn it into content angles

What we're looking for

  • Fluent in TikTok, Reels, and Shorts — you understand hooks, pacing, captions, music, and what holds attention
  • Able to shoot on a smartphone or camera and edit short-form video quickly
  • Comfortable approaching strangers and players with a camera
  • Strong energy and creativity, and able to work independently without constant direction
  • Willing to test ideas, read the performance, and improve fast
  • Plugged into Nigerian youth culture and interested in gaming, entertainment, sports, or creators

What success looks like

  • Producing consistent, high-quality content every week
  • Building recognizable XP StrikeOut content formats
  • Capturing community moments without being told, backed by real relationships with Abuja creators and gamers
  • Generating organic reach that brings new players into XP StrikeOut
  • Identifying content that performs well enough to become paid advertising
  • Making XP StrikeOut feel active, culturally relevant, competitive, and fun online
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Why join XP Arena

A gaming-first team in Abuja building products a real community plays every day.

Build for real gamers

Your work ships to a live community that plays, competes, and gives feedback fast.

Own what you build

Small team, real ownership. You take features from idea to launch, not just tickets.

Learn and level up

Work across the stack — web, backend, and games — and grow your range quickly.

Play where you work

A gaming lounge in Guzape, Abuja with VR, PS5, and tournaments right where you build.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?
Tap "Apply Now" on the role you want — each one opens its own application form. Share a short intro and a link to your GitHub, portfolio, showreel, or a project you have shipped. We review every serious application.
Where is XP Arena located?
XP Arena is in Guzape, Abuja. All our roles are based in Abuja — mostly on-site, with some hybrid and field work — so you build alongside the team and the community.
Do I need a degree?
No. We care about what you can build. A strong portfolio, GitHub, or shipped projects matter far more than credentials.
I'm a student or junior — can I still apply?
Yes. If you can show us projects you have built and you are eager to learn, we want to hear from you.
What if I don't see a role that fits me?
Reach out anyway on WhatsApp. If you are talented and love gaming, tell us what you do best and we will talk.