Senior Software Engineer

TLDR

Develop key features and architecture for new platforms in the Unity engine, utilizing C# and C++ while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.

The opportunity
Unity is expanding its platform support to new classes of devices as well as ecosystems based on other 3D engines. To that end, we’re establishing a new team, Platform Iteration, within the Platform organization. This team will evolve the architecture of simulation and play mode in the editor, and build innovative features using Unity’s groundbreaking communication protocol, PolySpatial.

We're seeking engineers with a keen interest in game engine architecture and proficiency with a range of 3D technologies. Our primary development languages are C# and C++.

As a Senior Engineer on this team, you'll help to deliver key features and their underlying architecture. You'll collaborate with other team members, and occasionally with engineering teams across Unity. If you're eager to integrate diverse technical domains and influence the future of spatial computing, this is a great opportunity for you!

What you'll be doing

  • Writing fast and maintainable code in C#, and occasionally in C++
  • Implementing PolySpatial support for Unity engine features
  • Helping to bring up new platforms and integrate with virtual ecosystems
  • Collaborating with other engineering teams across Unity

What we're looking for

  • Experience using C#, and a working knowledge of C++
  • A working knowledge of technologies such as graphics, netcode, authoring tools, animation, physics, script interpreters, and compilers, and the ability to learn and become a domain expert in at least one of the above
  • Experience developing game engine cores, middleware, or creating games
  • Familiarity with profiling and debugging tools

You might also have

  • Experience using Unity or other game engines/content creation software
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Familiarity with existing XR/AR/VR technologies

Additional information

  • Relocation support is not available for this position
  • Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits
At Unity, we want our team members to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance.

Please note: Benefits eligibility, specific offerings, and coverage vary based on the country and employment status.

While specific benefits vary, here are some of the ways we strive to take care of our eligible team members globally: Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance | Commute subsidy | Employee stock ownership | Competitive retirement/pension plans | Generous vacation and personal days | Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs | Office food snacks | Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support | Employee Resource Groups | Global Employee Assistance Program | Training and development programs | Volunteering and donation matching program

Life at Unity
Unity [NYSE: U] is the world’s leading game engine, powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month. The top mobile games in the world, the most played PC indie titles, the most innovative console games, and virtually all of the top XR and Web Games are developed, deployed, and grown in Unity. Unity also enables teams across industries like automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare to design, simulate, and collaborate in 3D — closing the gap between ideas and reality. For more information, please visit www.unity.com.

Unity is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment and celebrate our employees across age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our differences are strengths that enable us to support the growing and evolving needs of our customers, partners, and collaborators. If you have a disability that means there are preparations or accommodations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please fill out this form to let us know.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

This position requires the incumbent to have a sufficient knowledge of English to have professional verbal and written exchanges in this language since the performance of the duties related to this position requires frequent and regular communication with colleagues and partners located worldwide and whose common language is English.

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*Note: Certain locations require a good faith disclosure of the base salary range for the role. The actual salary for the successful candidate may differ based on location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Gross pay salary
$145,600$219,700 USD

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Office food snacks

Health Insurance

Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Generous vacation and personal days

Stock Options

Employee stock ownership

Unity Technologies provides a comprehensive platform for creating and growing games and interactive experiences. It's designed for a diverse range of creators, including game developers, architects, and filmmakers, enabling them to turn their visions into reality across multiple platforms.

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