Senior Software Engineer, Console Platforms

Gamecompanies; Brighton; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance Unity's capabilities on console platforms. This role involves developing robust engine systems, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement groundbreaking features. The position offers the flexibility of remote work while providing opportunities to influence technology used by developers globally. Join a passionate team dedicated to creating exceptional gaming experiences and enjoy the chance to grow your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-platform programming for games or middleware.
• Advanced knowledge of C++ and C# programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop performant engine systems and maintain existing systems.
• Work with cross-functional teams to enhance engine features.
• Mentor junior team members and improve testing infrastructure.

Skills

C++

C#

Multi-platform programming

Testing practices

Customer support

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Console Platforms

Our mission in the Platform Systems team is to make Unity the best engine choice for developers on all of the platforms that we support. Unlocking the potential of platform-specific features and services, and making Unity games run ever faster are among the things that get us up in the morning. We also love to work together with Unity developers to make their games even more incredible! We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our enthusiastic, experienced and friendly team based in the UK. You’ll be a trusted part of the group, working on and providing technical leadership for significant improvements and groundbreaking features specifically for Unity on Xbox, Windows, and Universal Windows Platform. Unity is used in a huge and diverse range of games across all genres. You will have the opportunity to develop and influence technology used by developers in studios all over the world. You’ll also be given the time and support to grow your knowledge in technical areas you’re interested in. The role is remote but you might be required to visit one of our offices in Stratford-upon-Avon or Brighton, depending on the project. With your help, games built with Unity will continue to be some of the best on the market.

What you'll be doing

Develop solid and performant engine systems

Maintain existing systems, improving performance, testability and stability

Work with cross-functional teams to plan and bring new engine features to Unity Improve our test infrastructure and tools to allow more developers at Unity to run and test their code efficiently

Mentor more junior members of the team

Stay up to date on the latest development practices for both Unity and the games industry at large

What we're looking for

Multi-platform programming experience in games or middleware

Advanced C++ and C# programming language knowledge

Familiarity with the Xbox family of console platforms

Customer-centric and empathetic approach to supporting our customers and users

Thorough testing practices

You might also have

Experience developing with Unity

Knowledge of Computational Complexity and related Mathematics

Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies

Passion for games

Life at Unity

Unity [NYSE: U] is the leading platform to create and grow games and interactive experiences. Creators, ranging from game developers to artists, architects, automotive designers, infrastructure experts, filmmakers, and more, use Unity to bring their imaginations to life across multiple platforms, from mobile, PC, and console, to spatial computing.

As of the third quarter of 2024, more than 70% of the top 1,000 mobile games were made with Unity, and in 2024, Made with Unity applications had an average of 3.7 billion downloads per month. For more information, please visit Unity .

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 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.

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.

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. Unity does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Unity will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Unity.