Software Engineer

Unity Technologies; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Technologies is seeking a technical support specialist to assist developers using Unity. The role involves troubleshooting technical issues, optimizing performance, and enhancing documentation. Ideal candidates will have experience with Unity, C++, and C#, along with strong communication skills. Join a leading company in game development and help shape the future of interactive experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and publishing high-quality projects using Unity.
• Proficiency in C++ and C# for performance optimization.
• Strong understanding of Unity Engine features like DOTS and Unity Physics.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for technical inquiries from Unity developers.
• Investigate and resolve technical problems, collaborating with customers.
• Enhance documentation and technical FAQs.

Skills

C++

C#

Debugging

Profiling

Communication

Tools

Git

SVN

Mercurial

P4

Job description

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The opportunity

Unity Engine Support provides technical solutions to our customers’ hardest problems. Using our in-depth knowledge of Unity, game development, and various aspects of technology and programming, we help Unity developers across industries to ship their projects.

Our customers face a wide variety of challenges, requiring quick thinking, in-depth analysis, curiosity, flexibility, and positivity. In this role, you will be working to solve these problems, constantly learning about the latest Unity features, and helping to develop some of the most exciting games and simulations in development today!

What you'll be doing

• Being the first point of contact for technical inquiries from Unity developers, managing issues via our online ticketing system.
• Investigating, researching, profiling, debugging, and resolving technical problems, collaborating with customers and internal engineers as needed.
• Enhancing and expanding documentation, resource materials, and technical FAQs.
• Engaging in ongoing professional development through training, hackweeks, and exploring new Unity features.

What we're looking for

• Experience in developing and publishing high-quality projects using Unity, with proficiency in C++ and C# programming for performance optimization.
• Skills in debugging, profiling, and optimizing native applications for mobile and standalone devices.
• A strong understanding of Unity Engine features such as DOTS, Unity Physics, and Addressables.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

You might also have

• Experience with other game engines and publishing projects built with them.
• Experience working with mobile platforms like Android and iOS.
• Customer-facing experience.
• Knowledge of SCM software (Git, SVN, Mercurial, P4) and external hosting platforms (e.g., Github, Bitbucket).

Additional information

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

Life at Unity

Unity [NYSE: U] is a leading platform for creating and growing games and interactive experiences. Creators from various fields use Unity to bring their ideas to life across multiple platforms, including mobile, PC, console, and spatial computing.

As of Q3 2024, over 70% of the top 1,000 mobile games were made with Unity, with an average of 3.7 billion downloads per month in 2024. For more information, visit Unity.

Unity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If accommodations are needed during the interview process, please let us know by filling out this form.

This role requires proficient English communication skills for professional verbal and written exchanges, as the role involves regular interaction with global colleagues and partners.

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