Senior Software Engineer, Console Platforms Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Unity3d; Plum (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance Unity's engine systems for various platforms. This role offers the chance to work on groundbreaking features for popular gaming consoles and to lead technical initiatives within a collaborative team. You'll be at the forefront of game development, ensuring Unity remains a top choice for developers worldwide. With a focus on performance and stability, you will also mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. If you have a passion for gaming and a strong programming background, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-platform programming and advanced knowledge of C++ and C#.
• Familiarity with Xbox platforms and strong testing practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engine systems for Unity across multiple platforms.
• Mentor junior team members and improve testing infrastructure.

Skills

C++ Programming

C# Programming

Multi-platform Programming

Customer-centric Support

Testing Practices

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Console Platforms

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The opportunity

Our mission in the Platform Systems team is to make Unity the best engine choice for developers on all of the platforms that we support. Unlocking the potential of platform-specific features and services, and making Unity games run ever faster are among the things that get us up in the morning. We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our enthusiastic, experienced and friendly team based in the UK. You’ll be a trusted part of the group, working on and providing technical leadership for significant improvements and groundbreaking features specifically for Unity on Xbox, Windows, and Universal Windows Platform. Unity is used in a huge and diverse range of games across all genres. You will have the opportunity to develop and influence technology used by developers in studios all over the world. You’ll also be given the time and support to grow your knowledge in technical areas you’re interested in. The role is remote but you might be required to visit one of our offices in Stratford-upon-Avon or Brighton, depending on the project. With your help, games built with Unity will continue to be some of the best on the market.

What you'll be doing

• Develop solid and performant engine systems
• Maintain existing systems, improving performance, testability and stability
• Work with cross-functional teams to plan and bring new engine features to Unity
• Improve our test infrastructure and tools to allow more developers at Unity to run and test their code efficiently
• Mentor more junior members of the team
• Stay up to date on the latest development practices for both Unity and the games industry at large

What we're looking for

• Multi-platform programming experience in games or middleware
• Advanced C++ and C# programming language knowledge
• Familiarity with the Xbox family of console platforms
• Customer-centric and empathetic approach to supporting our customers and users
• Thorough testing practices

You might also have

• Experience developing with Unity
• Knowledge of Computational Complexity and related Mathematics
• Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies
• Passion for games

Life at Unity

Unity [NYSE: U] is the leading platform to create and grow games and interactive experiences. Creators, ranging from game developers to artists, architects, automotive designers, infrastructure experts, filmmakers, and more, use Unity to bring their imaginations to life across multiple platforms, from mobile, PC, and console, to spatial computing.

As of the third quarter of 2024, more than 70% of the top 1,000 mobile games were made with Unity, and in 2024, Made with Unity applications had an average of 3.7 billion downloads per month. For more information, please visit Unity.

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