Senior Network Engineer (Unity)

Greensky Games; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading VR game studio is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to design and implement game features, collaborate with developers, and optimize VR performance. This role requires 7+ years in multiplayer game development, proficiency in Unity and C#, along with a passion for VR gaming. A competitive salary and extensive benefits are offered, including remote work options and 5 weeks of paid vacation.

Benefits

Work-from-home studio with full support for remote work

Annual team offsite

Competitive salaries

5 weeks paid vacation plus major holidays

Extensive healthcare benefits covering dental, prescriptions, and more for you and your family

Qualifications

• 7+ years in multiplayer game development or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of software design, performance, and memory constraints.
• Track record of shipping multiplayer titles.

Responsibilities

• Prototyping, implementing, and maintaining reusable netcode systems in Photon Fusion.
• Collaborating with art and design teams to realize shared visions.
• Designing and implementing game features using Unity.

Skills

Multiplayer game development

Proficiency with Unity

Experience with Photon Fusion

Agile methodologies

Git/Github

Debugging complex issues

Job description

About Greensky Games

Greensky Games builds the kind of VR games we believe will define the platform: intense, physical, flow-state inducing.

Our first title, SWARM, is the #1-rated Action title on the Quest:

https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/2236053486488156/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhFp_1Wn5GM

We're working on our next game and looking for talented developers and artists who share our passion for creating original and outstanding VR gameplay experiences.

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling adventure at the forefront of the gaming industry? Greensky Games is seeking inspired network engineers to join our team and help create the future of gaming.

As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing game features with a focus on game considerations, writing clean and efficient code, and collaborating with our team of game developers to create immersive and engaging player experiences. Your creativity and drive to push the limits of possibility will help us transport players to new dimensions of entertainment and create unforgettable gaming experiences.

Perks of working with Greensky Games:

• Work-from-home studio with full support for remote work
• Annual team offsite
• Competitive salaries
• 5 weeks paid vacation plus major holidays
• Extensive healthcare benefits covering dental, prescriptions, and more for you and your family

The annual base pay range for this role is between $85,000 and $180,000 CAD, plus benefits, and profit-sharing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prototyping, implementing, and maintaining reusable netcode systems in Photon Fusion
• Collaborating with art and design teams to realize shared visions
• Establishing engineering best practices for high-quality results
• Designing and implementing game features using Unity
• Writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code
• Optimizing and debugging for smooth VR performance
• Staying updated with latest VR, Unity, and Photon developments

We value passion and experience over formal education. If you believe you can do this job, even if you don’t meet all the qualifications, we want to hear from you. Please include a brief explanation (<5 sentences) of why you’re a good fit and apply via the email below.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 7+ years in multiplayer game development or equivalent experience
• Proficiency with Unity and C#
• Experience with Photon Fusion
• Track record of shipping multiplayer titles
• Strong understanding of software design, performance, and memory constraints
• Experience with Agile, Git/Github, and debugging complex issues

Preferred Skills:

• Experience developing competitive FPS games
• Knowledge of dedicated server deployment, matchmaking, load balancing, and geolocation
• Passion for VR gaming and familiarity with VR design patterns
• Experience with Oculus Quest and other VR headsets
• Experience working in indie studios
• Interest in story-driven games and social deduction games like Among Us

We are committed to integrity, diversity, and inclusivity. We support relocation expenses for suitable candidates within Canada.

If you're interested but don’t see a role that fits, please reach out to us at [e-mail].