Senior Engineer (Unity)

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Unity Engineer, where you will spearhead the development of a new, engaging 3D mobile game from its initial prototype through to full-scale production. This role offers the rare chance to shape a greenfield game project within a passionate and seasoned organization. Initially, you will collaborate closely with a compact team, including executive stakeholders, to craft and refine the game's prototype. Subsequently, you'll play a pivotal role in expanding the team and project from pre-production to production phases.

This position is perfect for an intellectually curious and diligent individual eager to lay the groundwork for a game project, leveraging their experience within a highly engaged and knowledgeable team.

Requirements

• Lead the technical direction and execution of a new Unity 3D game project, transitioning from prototype to complete production.
• Develop and swiftly iterate on the prototype in close partnership with design leads, then collaborate with other leaders to scale the project and team for full production.
• Exhibit strong game design acumen, converting broad, high-level directions into rapid, functional prototypes or scalable, maintainable systems and mechanics suitable for each development stage.
• Collaborate closely with design, art, production, and engineering teams to pinpoint focus areas and deliver effective solutions at every development phase.
• Effectively prioritize game development tasks, adopting various roles as necessary to advance project and team development.
• Refine and enforce game development processes, pipelines, and best practices.
• Conduct code and architecture reviews to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Explore and integrate new technologies and methodologies to enhance workflow efficiencies and deliver high-quality, maintainable, and secure gaming experiences.
• Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science or a related field.
• Over 8 years of software engineering experience, preferably in live service mobile games.
• Minimum of 5 years of Unity 3D game development experience.
• Proven track record of taking initiative and ownership.
• Demonstrated experience in leading a game from prototype through launch and shipment, ideally using Unity.
• Competence across various technology stacks.
• Solid understanding of system architecture, software design, and production software development best practices.
• Skilled in communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Ready to tackle any challenge with a "roll up your sleeves" approach.
• A Plus:
• A deep passion for games and strong game design insights.
• Expert knowledge in Unity 3D game and tool development, including live service tooling and management.
• Comprehensive awareness of Unity plugins and assets for game development.
• Experience with AWS and developing cloud-native applications.
• Familiarity with Go programming language.
• Interest in blockchain and game development, with a keen eye on industry trends and best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Access to the latest tools and technologies.
• Work on groundbreaking game development projects.
• Work-life balance and flexible hours.
• Team-building activities and social events.

Embrace this opportunity to join a team of talented individuals and lead the development of an exciting new game project. Apply now and let's create something extraordinary together!