Staff Software Engineer, Gaming AI

Unity Technologies Canada Company; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 153,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Stock options

Annual bonus

Retirement plan

Commuter/subsidy

Job summary

Unity is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead delivery of cloud services and features powering our next-generation game creation platform. You will design scalable cloud-based services, build performant full-stack systems, and drive technical direction with leadership, partnering with AI, infrastructure, and data teams.

You should be familiar with GCP, Kubernetes, cloud architecture patterns, and using AI developer tools like Claude Code.

Qualifications

• Familiar with GCP services, optionally familiar with Azure.
• Familiar with K8s / KCL (Kubernetes/Cloud tooling).
• Strong cloud architecture and scalable cloud applications experience.
• Experience using AI developer tools (Claude Code) in daily work.
• Capable of designing performative full-stack systems (frontend/cloud/DevOps).
• Proactive in DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver cloud-based services for the next generation game creation platform.
• Build front-end features as part of performant full-stack systems.
• Collaborate with AI, infrastructure, and data teams to drive technical direction.

Skills

GCP expertise

Kubernetes

Cloud architecture

AI tools experience

Frontend/backend full-stack

DevOps/CI-CD

Tools

Claude Code

CI/CD tooling

Job description

The opportunityUnity is building the next generation game creation platform, changing how games will be built over the next five years. Join us and help create a product that will enable game developers to bring their ideas to life in an entirely new way.As a Staff Software Engineer on our gaming AI team, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of cloud services and features that power this platform. This is new and challenging work at the center of Unity's AI direction.What you'll be doingDesigning and delivering cloud-based services and cloud features for the next generation game creation platformBuilding front-end features as part of performant full-stack systemsOptimizing cloud services for scalability and performanceApplying cloud service design patterns and architecture experience to cloud applicationsUsing agentic AI tools (such as Claude Code) as a core part of your daily engineering workDevOps work: CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, database maintenance.Driving technical direction within the team and building alignment with leadershipCollaborating with the AI, infrastructure, and data teamsWhat we're looking forFamiliar with GCP services, optionally familiar with Azure.Familiar with K8s / KCLStrong interest in game development with AIExperience delivering scalable cloud services and cloud-based featuresUnderstanding of cloud service design patterns and architecture experience with cloud applicationsExperience designing performant full-stack systems, including frontend / cloud services / devopsExpertise in using AI developer tools (such as Claude Code) in your daily work, and a dedication to building your career path with these toolsAbility to drive technical direction within a team and align with leadership on strategic visionYou might also haveGame development experience, or a passion for gamingKnowledge of cloud infrastructureBase Salary Range: We determine the base salary range for this role based on your primary work location:Zone A: CA$153,000 - CA$229,600 CAD grossZone B: CA$165,400 - CA$248,000 CAD grossCette fourchette correspond au salaire de base prévu pour ce poste. En plus du salaire de base, ce poste peut donner droit à des attributions d’actions et à une participation à nos programmes d’incitation de l’entreprise, comme des primes annuelles discrétionnaires ou des commissions de vente. Le montant final de l’offre dépendra de plusieurs facteurs, notamment l’emplacement géographique ainsi que l’expérience pertinente, le parcours professionnel et les compétences du/de la candidat(e).This range reflects the anticipated base salary for this position. Beyond base salary, this role may be eligible for equity awards and participation in our company incentive plans (such as annual discretionary bonuses or sales commissions). The final offer amount will depend on several factors, including geographic location and the candidate’s relevant experience, professional background, and skill set.AvantagesChez Unity, nous voulons que nos membres d’équipe s’épanouissent. 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