Staff Software Engineer, Unity Tools

2K; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game studio is seeking a Tools Software Engineer to develop and enhance software tools that facilitate game creation. With a focus on building community-driven gaming experiences, you'll collaborate with a team of industry veterans, providing innovative solutions while ensuring high code quality. If you're passionate about making impactful games and thrive in a diverse, inclusive environment, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Opportunity for growth within the company

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience in the games industry.
• Experience with game design and building tools for development.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools and workflows for game designers and artists.
• Improve existing tools for testing and analyzing client code.
• Produce technical design documentation for stakeholders.

Skills

Software engineering

Game mechanics understanding

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Unity

Job description

Who we are

At Fortis Games we aspire to make great games that bring people together while redefining how game companies work. We believe in building a sense of belonging through our games, their communities, and how we operate and treat each other. Through our game communities, we will create powerful connections and lasting memories. We will foster a culture of diversity, equity and belonging where together our diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds impact the games we make.

We are an early but mighty organization with a leadership team of game industry veterans. There are many opportunities for you to have a big impact on the products we'll be making as well as the overall direction of the company. If you're passionate about tackling difficult problems with direct and thoughtful communication and team first mentality, we may be the right place for you.

About the role

As a Tools Software Engineer at Fortis, you’ll help us build an amazing Original IP through all the development stages, from concept to launch. You will work closely with highly talented game designers, artists, and other engineers to design, implement, and launch a large-scale multiplayer experience and leave your mark on a game that will last for years.

What you’ll achieve

• Develop tools and workflows for designers and artists to create compelling game experiences for our players
• Develop pipelines to deliver new game content to players efficiently
• Develop and improve existing tools to test, instrument, profile, and analyze client code to improve game performance
• Observe the studio’s development guidelines and help drive the project’s code style and architectural excellence in close communication with other developers.
• Produce technical design documentation to educate stakeholders and fellow engineers about software design decisions and principles
• Collaborate with the Central Tech team when appropriate
• Triage and resolve high-impact issues that arise while working in a live environment
• Additional client engineering tasks as required

What you’ll need to be successful

• 7+ years of software engineering experience in the games industry
• Experience working with designers and artists to solicit requirements
• Experience building intuitive tools and pipelines to support game development
• Experience extending the Unity Editor to increase development efficiency
• Experience developing mobile games with Unity
• Experience developing real-time server authoritative multiplayer games
• Ability to solicit and incorporate game feature feedback in a highly iterative process
• Ability to work on a cross-disciplinary game development team
• High-energy, hands-on individual with attention to detail and comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment
• Strong understanding of game mechanics and design principles
• Fluent in English with interpersonal communication skills

Why join us

There are many reasons to join us, but here are a few:

• We strongly believe we are changing how games studios operate and at the core of what we do is making great games that create a connected community
• We're not just about making Games Where You Belong. We're also about building communities where our people belong. That's why Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth.
• Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming

Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.