Unity Developer

StarCruiser Studio

United States

Remote

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

StarCruiser Studio is seeking a Unity Developer to join our production team. You will work on gameplay systems, tools, and optimization across our development pipeline. The role is open on a part-time or full-time basis depending on experience, availability, and project fit.

The listed compensation range reflects full-time annualized base pay. You will collaborate with design and production, building robust gameplay features, profiling, and performance optimizations while contributing to

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of professional Unity development in production.
  • Strong C# and object-oriented programming skills.
  • Experience shipping at least one commercial game on PC or console.
  • Strong understanding of profiling, debugging, memory management and performance optimization.
  • Experience with source control workflows, including Git.
  • Ability to write clean, maintainable, well-documented code.
  • Strong written and verbal communication in English.
  • Availability for overlap with U.S. working hours

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and improve core game systems and technical features in Unity.
  • Implement gameplay mechanics and supporting systems based on design and production requirements.
  • Optimize performance, stability, and scalability across target platforms.
  • Build internal tools, editor utilities, and workflow improvements where needed.
  • Support prototyping, iteration, and feature validation during pre-production and production.
  • Collaborate closely with game design to translate gameplay goals into reliable implementation.
  • Participate in technical planning, code reviews, and engineering discussions.
  • Contribute to build readiness, bug fixing, and release-quality polish

Skills

Unity development
C# programming
Cross-functional collaboration
Documentation habits
English communication

Tools

Git

Job description

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We are looking for a Unity Developer to join our production team for upcoming projects. You will work on gameplay systems, technical features, tools, optimization, and implementation across our development pipeline. This role is open on a part-time or full-time basis depending on experience, availability, and project fit. The listed compensation range reflects full-time annualized base pay; part-time engagements would be prorated based on expected hours and scope.

Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, and improve core game systems and technical features in Unity
  • Implement gameplay mechanics and supporting systems based on design and production requirements
  • Optimize performance, stability, and scalability across target platforms
  • Build internal tools, editor utilities, and workflow improvements where needed
  • Support prototyping, iteration, and feature validation during pre-production and production
  • Collaborate closely with game design to translate gameplay goals into reliable implementation
  • Participate in technical planning, code reviews, and engineering discussions
  • Contribute to build readiness, bug fixing, and release-quality polish
Requirements
  • 4+ years of professional Unity development experience in a production environment
  • Strong C# and object-oriented programming skills
  • Experience building and maintaining gameplay systems, technical features, and production-ready architecture in Unity
  • Experience shipping at least one commercial game on PC or console
  • Strong understanding of profiling, debugging, memory management, and performance optimization
  • Experience with source control and collaborative development workflows, including Git
  • Ability to write clean, maintainable, well-structured code with strong documentation habits
  • Comfort working cross-functionally with design, art, and production in a remote team environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Availability for reasonable overlap with U.S. working hours
What We Offer
  • Competitive U.S.-market compensation with part-time or full-time flexibility
  • Remote-first role with preference for candidates based in the United States
  • Flexible working schedule with shared core collaboration hours
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time U.S. team members
  • 401(k) or retirement support for eligible full-time U.S. team members
  • Paid time off and company holidays for eligible full-time team members
  • Home office and equipment support for eligible team members
  • Professional development budget for approved learning resources, events, or training
  • Direct contribution to original game development and future studio growth
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