Co-founder & Head Of Business Development (Gaming Industry)

About Dreams

Dreams is a next-generation, Rust-based 3D game engine built from the ground up to compete with Unreal Engine and Unity. We are building the future of game development faster, more powerful, and developer-friendly. We are at an exciting early stage with a working engine, and were looking for a business-minded co-founder to join us and help us grow.

The Role

We are looking for a Co-founder & Head of Business Development who will own the entire business and commercial side of Dreams. This is a founding-level role you will have equity, decision-making authority, and a direct seat at the table as we scale.

Your primary mission: land contracts and partnerships with gaming studios, publishers, and companies in the gaming and interactive media industries.

Responsibilities

- Identify, pitch, and close contracts with indie studios, mid-size studios, and AAA gaming companies looking for an alternative game engine

- Build and manage relationships with game publishers, studios, and industry decision-makers

- Drive B2B sales pipeline from lead generation to deal closure

- Represent Dreams at gaming industry events, conferences, and expos (GDC, Gamescom, etc.)

- Lead fundraising conversations with investors, VCs, and accelerators in the gaming and tech space

- Define pricing models, licensing structures, and partnership agreements

- Work closely with the technical co-founder to align product roadmap with market needs

- Build and eventually lead a sales and business development team

What Were Looking For

- Proven experience in B2B sales, business development, or partnerships ideally in the gaming, game tech, or interactive media industry

- Strong network within the gaming industry (studios, publishers, developers, investors)

- Track record of closing deals and generating revenue in a startup or early-stage environment

- Deep passion for gaming and understanding of the game development landscape

- Entrepreneurial mindset you are comfortable with ambiguity and building from zero

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

- Prior experience as a founder, early-stage BD lead, or sales leader is a strong plus

What We Offer

- Co-founder title with meaningful equity stake

- Full ownership of the business development and commercial function

- Opportunity to shape a product that could redefine the game engine market

- Remote-first, flexible working environment

- Direct collaboration with the technical co-founder

If you are someone who lives and breathes gaming, knows how to close deals, and wants to build something truly impactful we want to hear from you.