Principal Software Engineer, Core Engine

Unity Technologies SF; Canonsburg (Washington County); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 342 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Stock options

Retirement plans

Generous vacation

Résumé du poste

Unity Technologies SF, a global leader in game development tools, seeks an experienced software engineer to oversee critical parts of the Unity engine. You will enhance C#/.NET integration, contribute to JIT and AOT toolchains, and help shape the technical roadmap while collaborating with experts across the company.

Responsibilities include delivering high-quality compiler-oriented solutions, improving performance, and guiding engineers to build robust, scalable features for developers

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in C# and C++ is required.
• Experience with compiler technology and toolchains is highly valued.
• Strong understanding of hardware architectures and performance considerations.

Responsabilités

• Ensure timely delivery and fitness of C#/.NET integration, including JIT and AOT toolchains.
• Drive technical leadership across Unity and craft a long-term vision and roadmap for the team.
• Design, track, and communicate metrics to guide resourcing decisions.
• Communicate plans to technical and non-technical audiences, internal and external.
• Provide feedback and solutions to users through documentation and support channels.
• Mentor and develop team members; advocate best practices for developers and Unity users.

Connaissances

C#

C++

Compiler toolchain

Game engine

Communication

Description du poste

The opportunity

Unity Engine is used by millions of creators around the world to build powerful and engaging real-time experiences.

Underlying these experiences is game code written in C# and targeting .NET.

We need people excited by the opportunity to integrate the cutting‑edge .NET runtime and tooling into Unity, as well as help build the compiler technologies to generate highly efficient native code.

We're looking for an experienced software engineer to guide, and be responsible for, delivery of some of the most mission‑critical parts of Unity Engine. You'll work with software experts across the company to give our developers the tools they need to make performant, robust games:

• Improving the quality of the C#/.NET integration, including GC, JIT, AOT, and runtime libraries
• Crafting, prototyping and implementing key technical solutions
• Researching and spearheading methods to improve performance and reliability
• Advocating standard methodologies for internal developers and our users

Please note that we are currently prioritizing candidates in Eastern Time Zone.

What you'll be doing

• Ensure the timely delivery and fitness of our C#/.NET integration, including JIT and AOT toolchains
• Drive general game engine technical leadership across Unity and help craft a long‑term vision and technical roadmap for the team
• Design, track, and communicate important metrics to guide resourcing decisions
• Communicate the team's plans internally and externally to technical and non‑technical audiences
• Provide feedback and solutions to users through documentation, forums, bug reports, and internal support channels
• Guide the development and effectiveness of team members
• Advocate best practices for internal developers and Unity users

What we're looking for

• Deep expertise in C# and C++
• Compiler domain expertise, with strong knowledge of compiler toolchain technology
• Strong understanding of hardware architecture
• Game engine development experience, particularly on proprietary engines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships with global stakeholders

You might also have

• Experience developing cross‑platform code, particularly between ARM and x64
• Experience working with remote/international teams
• Prior use of Unity

Base Salary Range: We determine the base salary range for this role based on your primary work location:

Zone A: $179,500 - $269,300 USD gross

Zone B: $202,800 - $304,200 USD gross

Zone C: $227,900 - $341,900 USD gross

This range reflects the anticipated base salary for this position. Beyond base salary, this role may be eligible for equity awards and participation in our company incentive plans (such as annual discretionary bonuses or sales commissions). The final offer amount will depend on several factors, including geographic location and the candidate's relevant experience, professional background, and skill set.

Benefits

At Unity, we want our team members to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support well‑being and work‑life balance.

Please note: Benefits eligibility, specific offerings, and coverage vary based on the country and employment status.

While specific benefits vary, here are some of the ways we strive to take care of our eligible team members globally: 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.

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