Lead Unity Engineer (Simulation & Tooling, EdTech)

Interplay Learning Inc.; Deer Park (OH); Remote; USD 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the EdTech sector is seeking a Lead Unity Engineer to shape the future of immersive learning. In this pivotal role, you will lead a talented team, develop cutting-edge tools for 3D and VR training, and ensure high-quality standards across projects. Your expertise in Unity and automated testing will drive impactful solutions that enhance training experiences. Join a dynamic environment that values growth, collaboration, and creativity, and help build better careers and lives through technology.

Benefits

Remote-first & flexible hours

Annual learning reimbursement

Generous time off

Comprehensive benefits

Private Company Equity Options

Mental and physical health resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Unity development experience focused on tooling.
• 3+ years in a leadership role mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Unity engineers.
• Design and implement automated testing frameworks.

Skills

Unity Development

Automated Quality Assurance

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Cross-disciplinary Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Unity

CI/CD Tools

GCP/AWS/Azure

Job description

Lead Unity Engineer (Simulation & Tooling, EdTech)

Interplay Learning, the leader in immersive learning for the skilled trades, now includes Industrial Training International (ITI), the global leader in specialized industrial learning solutions.

Leveraging instructor-led training, online simulations, AI, and VR, Interplay helps organizations and educational institutions upskill faster, reduce risk, and increase operational readiness. With nearly 600,000 people trained, Interplay is shaping the future of workforce development, building better c areers and better lives. Visit www.interplaylearning.com to learn more.

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Position: Lead Unity Engineer (Simulation & Tooling)

As our new Lead Unity Engineer, you will be a technical and people leader. You will mentor a small, cross‑functional team of simulation and tooling engineers, set standards for automated quality assurance (AQA) and stability, and architect the next generation of content creation tools that power our 3D and VR training platform.

Why this role matters:

• Shape the future of EdTech & Industrial Training: Your leadership will drive high‑impact tooling that accelerates content production and elevates training quality.
• Develop people: Coach engineers from diverse technical backgrounds, champion career growth, and foster an environment of continuous learning.
• Own quality & stability: Define and scale AQA practices across large‑scale Unity projects to ensure robust, reliable simulations.

What you will do:

• Lead & mentor: Coach and guide a small team of Unity engineers: write Architectural Decision Records and run technical reviews, pair program, conduct regular 1:1s, and steward career development plans.
• Architect AQA & stability: Design, implement, and improve automated testing frameworks (unit tests, integration tests, automated simulation stress) to verify functionality, performance, and stability at scale.
• Build Unity Editor tools: Develop custom tooling with Unity editor extensions, web based tools and no‑code frameworks that streamline pipelines for artists, designers, and instructors.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally: Partner closely with content designers, simulation engineers, and QA specialists to identify pain points and deliver user‑centric tooling solutions.
• Set best practices: Establish and maintain coding standards, code‑review processes, CI/CD pipelines (build automation, artifact management), and version control workflows tailored for Unity projects.
• Drive technical strategy: Evaluate emerging Unity features, QA tools, and automation approaches, and recommend and pilot new technologies.

Who you are:

• Proven leader & mentor: 3+ years managing or technically leading small engineering teams, with a track record of growing engineers’ skills and careers.
• Unity tooling expert: Deep experience developing and maintaining Unity editor extensions, custom inspectors, and workflow automation solutions.
• AQA & stability champion: Built and maintained large‑scale automated testing suites for Unity projects—unit/integration tests, simulation performance tests, and reliability benchmarks.
• Cross‑disciplinary collaborator: Skilled at translating complex technical needs into intuitive tools for non‑engineers (artists, instructional designers, instructors).
• Full‑stack mindset: Comfortable designing end‑to‑end solutions; familiarity with APIs, build pipelines, and cloud‑hosted services (GCP/AWS/Azure) is a plus.
• AI evangelist: Experienced in championing AI-powered development tools (e.g. code assistants, automation pipelines) to accelerate engineering workflows and drive team adoption.
• Excellent communicator: Can present technical concepts clearly, facilitate team discussions, and write concise documentation.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of Unity development experience, with an emphasis on editor tooling and workflow automation.
• 3+ years of leadership or technical lead experience, including mentoring and career development.
• Demonstrated success in designing and scaling automated testing frameworks for Unity.
• Strong problem‑solving skills: analyzing bottlenecks, architecting scalable solutions, and automating repetitive tasks.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without stipulations and be residents of the United States.
• The company conducts background checks after extending offers of employment. These screenings are performed by third-party specialists. All roles require I-9 verification, E-Verify, a background check, and a drug and alcohol test. Additionally, depending on the position, candidates may undergo employment history verification, DMV record check, reference checks, education and credential verification, and a credit history review.

You’ll have an edge if you have:

• Experience in EdTech, serious game development, or simulation platforms.
• Familiarity with VR development and 3D simulation environments.
• Experience using custom hardware (e.g., motion trackers, haptic devices, specialized controllers) within Unity projects.
• Prior exposure to web technologies (React, TypeScript) for internal tool UIs and integrating with Unity through WebViews.
• Experience using Electron to build desktop tooling interfaces.
• Cloud infrastructure and CI/CD (GitLab, Jenkins, etc.) for build and deployment pipelines.

Pay: $130,000

At Interplay, we love what we do. We embrace our daily challenge to push technological limits to invent better ways to make learning easier and training more powerful. We attract passionate people and invite spirited discourse. We celebrate that our jobs fit our lives, not the inverse. We are uncompromising in our belief that together: we can build better training, build better careers and build better lives for customers and our team.

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Remote-first & flexible hours – Offices in Austin, TX; Deer Park, TX; Woodland, WA; and Cleveland, OH.
• Learning & growth – Annual learning reimbursement.
• Family-friendly policies – Support for work-life balance.
• Generous time off – 3 weeks PTO, 1 week Winter Break, holidays, and sick days.
• Comprehensive benefits – Medical, vision, dental, and 401(k) match.
• Equity – Private Company Equity Options
• Wellness – Mental and physical health resources and social events.

Join us and grow with a team that values you!

Diversity Statement

At Interplay Learning, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to who we are and how we operate our business. We’re building a diverse workforce that cultivates and supports all individuals for the betterment of each other, our company, and our customers. We believe a culture of equality creates a stronger work environment for all employees and that we are all accountable for encouraging and celebrating diverse voices. Interplay Learning commits to promote and recognize principles of fairness, equity, and social justice in relation to, and across, intersections of race, age, color, disability, faith, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, social class, economic class, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, and all other identities represented among our diverse membership.

We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Interplay Learning is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need any reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Interplay Learning is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic or activity in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

As a federal contractor, Interplay Learning takes affirmative action to employ and advance employment of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Interplay Learning does not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about compensation.

Drug Testing & Background Testing

The company conducts background checks after extending offers of employment. These screenings are performed by third-party specialists. All roles require I-9 verification, E-Verify, a background check, and a drug and alcohol test. Additionally, depending on the position, candidates may undergo employment history verification, DMV record check, reference checks, education and credential verification, and a credit history review.