Req [5869] Software Engineer, Monetization

Unity; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Stock ownership

Retirement plans

Generous vacation

Parental leave

Commuter subsidy

Office snacks

Mental health support

ERGs

Job summary

Unity is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer in San Francisco to design, implement, and scale the Monetization platform. You will build APIs and services, process big data, and drive machine learning–powered features while delivering on timelines.

The role requires a Master’s degree in CS or related field and 3 years of experience, with hybrid work options in the SF area. Expect collaboration with product teams, mentoring, and opportunities for equity and global impact.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in CS or related field with 3 years of experience required.
• Experience designing APIs and backend services.
• Experience with Golang, Node.js, TypeScript and Python.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL data stores like Postgres, MongoDB, Redis.
• Experience with BigQuery or data warehousing.
• Experience with streaming platforms and queues like Kafka and Nats.
• Using Terraform to manage cloud infrastructure.
• Creating Python notebooks to analyze datasets.
• Coordinating with product to deliver end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, review and maintain Unity’s Monetization platform, product, and services to enable developers to build a business through advertising, in-app purchases.
• Write high-quality and scalable code that supports the existing and future functionality of the product and ensure successful delivery.
• Handle system scalability, performance, process big volumes in data and system functional requirements to drive towards the use of machine learning.
• Manage and deliver individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Translate business requirements into engineering features.

Skills

Golang

Node.js

TypeScript

Python

SQL

NoSQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

BigQuery

Kafka

NATS

Terraform

Python notebooks

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

Kafka

NATS

BigQuery

Terraform

Job description

What you’ll be doing

• Design, implement, test, review and maintain Unity’s Monetization platform, product, and services to enable developers to build a business through advertising, in-app purchases.
• Write high-quality and scalable code that supports the existing and future functionality of the product and ensure successful delivery.
• Handle system scalability, performance, process big volumes in data and system functional requirements to drive towards the use of machine learning.
• Manage and deliver individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Translate business requirements into engineering features.

What we’re looking for

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field, and three (3) years of related work experience.
• Must have knowledge or experience with/in:
• Designing APIs and backend services and systems;
• Implementing and reviewing code in Golang, Nodejs, Typescript, and Python;
• Working with SQL, NoSQL, and KeyValue based data storage systems like Postgres, MongoDB, and Redis;
• Bigquery or other data warehousing solutions;
• Working with streaming platforms and queues such as Kafka and Nats;
• Using Terraform to manage cloud infrastructure;
• Creating Python Notebooks to analyze datasets and provide valuable insights;
• Coordinating with product and delivery of product end to end.

Additional information

• International relocation support is not available for this position.
• Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
• 40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Salary: $187,574.00/yr.
• Telecommuting permitted on a hybrid schedule as determined by the employer.

#LI-DNI

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.

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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.

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