Software Engineering Manager, Android Platform

Unity; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Commute subsidy

Stock ownership

Pension plans

Generous vacation

Family-care leave

Office snacks

Wellbeing programs

Employee groups

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development

Volunteer matching

Job summary

Unity is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Google team delivering Unity platform support for an Android-based ecosystem spanning mobile to laptop form-factors. You will drive execution, align with engine, platform, and graphics teams, and mentor engineers to deliver optimized performance and AI-enabled workflows.

You will guide architecture decisions, set technical strategy, and communicate progress internally and externally, shaping software used by millions of Unity developers

Qualifications

• Experience leading a high-performance software engineering team.
• Strong knowledge of Android native C/C++, Java and Kotlin.
• Proven ability to align with Product owners and external partners.
• Familiarity with C++, C#, and Java.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the near-term execution and technical strategy for the team.
• Collaborate internally with core Unity engine, platform, and graphics teams.
• Communicate your team’s vision and progress internally and externally.
• Mentor and coach team members to develop their careers and retain talent.

Skills

Leading high-performance teams

Android platform tech

Cross-functional collaboration

C++, Java, C#

Systems thinking

Tools

Vulkan

Job description

The opportunity

We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Google team delivering Unity platform support for an Android-based ecosystem which spans mobile to laptop form-factors and everything in between. Our mission is to enable Unity developers to bring their titles seamlessly across these devices while taking advantage of each device’s unique characteristics. We want games to make use of the full screen space, naturally use the input methods of the device and plug-in to the services available in the ecosystem.

The opportunity

We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Google team delivering Unity platform support for an Android-based ecosystem which spans mobile to laptop form-factors and everything in between. Our mission is to enable Unity developers to bring their titles seamlessly across these devices while taking advantage of each device’s unique characteristics. We want games to make use of the full screen space, naturally use the input methods of the device and plug-in to the services available in the ecosystem.

The team will also research and deliver runtime optimizations which make Unity games start faster and run well on low and high spec devices. We will do this by establishing benchmarks, collaborating with internal and external experts to perform deep analysis on Unity engine performance on the platform and then align with the appropriate stakeholders to land measured improvements.

Where appropriate, the team will leverage AI workflows in its analysis and delivery. And we will be enabling targeted AI workflows for our developers to get the best from their target platform.

This role is a combination of technical leadership and people management. The right person will attract, develop and retain high quality engineering talent at all levels. If you thrive on shaping software that is loved and used by millions, and leading the engineers who build and maintain it, then we’ve got a great job opportunity for you!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and drive the near-term execution and technical strategy for the team
• Collaborate internally with core Unity engine, platform, and graphics teams
• Communicate your team’s vision and progress internally and externally
• Foster a high-performance, supportive culture by mentoring and coaching your team, actively guiding their professional development and career growth.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience developing and managing a high-performance software engineering team
• Proven technical knowledge in Android platform technology across native C/C++, Java and Kotlin layers
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with internal Product owners and external partners to achieve alignment on benchmarks, technical specifications and interdependencies.
• Expertise as a software engineer, and a working familiarity with C++, C# and Java
• Ability to assimilate and understand a large and complex software product

You might also have

• Familiarity with real time 3D rendering techniques and graphics APIs including Vulkan
• A methodical approach to prioritizing and developing innovative optimization solutions
• A passion for the future of computer games or real-time 3D experiences in a variety of settings
• Expertise leading remote teams using Agile development methodologies
• Familiarity with when and how to best use AI in the software development process.

United Kingdom Base Salary Range

We determine the base salary range for this role based on your primary work location.

Zone A: £75,400 - £113,000 GBP gross

Zone B: £86,200 - £129,400 GBP gross

Lithuania Base Salary Range

We determine the base salary range for this role based on your primary work location.

Zone A: €72,300 - €108,500 EUR gross

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance
• Commute subsidy
• Employee stock ownership
• Competitive retirement/pension plans
• Generous vacation and personal days
• Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs
• Office food snacks
• Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support
• Employee Resource Groups
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Training and development programs
• Volunteering and donation matching program

Life at Unity

Unity [NYSE: U] is the world’s leading game engine, powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month. The top mobile games in the world, the most played PC indie titles, the most innovative console games, and virtually all of the top XR and Web Games are developed, deployed, and grown in Unity. Unity also enables teams across industries like automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare to design, simulate, and collaborate in 3D — closing the gap between ideas and reality. For more information, please visit www.unity.com.

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 you have a disability that means 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.