Remote Unity Game Architect — Senior Developer

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,523,000 - 2,369,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Full-time

Competitive salary

Global team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Game Developer with a strong Unity background to join their globally distributed, remote-first team. You will design, implement, and optimize core gameplay systems using C# and the Unity engine, collaborating with designers, artists, and other developers to bring ambitious titles to life.

The role emphasizes high-quality code, robust architecture, performance profiling, and mentoring junior developers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional game development experience with Unity.
• Strong C# programming and OO design skills.
• Extensive Unity engine experience including core systems and editor.
• Experience in developing and optimizing complex gameplay systems (AI, physics, UI, networking).
• Familiarity with Git version control.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns and architecture.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize gameplay systems and features using C# and the Unity engine.
• Collaborate with designers and artists to translate game concepts into functional mechanics.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Design and implement robust game architecture and systems.
• Debug and resolve complex technical issues across various platforms.
• Profile and optimize game performance for a smooth player experience.
• Participate actively in code reviews and team planning sessions.
• Contribute to technical design discussions and decision-making.
• Mentor junior developers and share knowledge across the team.
• Stay current with advancements in Unity engine capabilities and game development trends.

Skills

Unity

C# scripting

OO design

Gameplay systems

Code debugging

Remote collaboration

Communication

Tools

Git

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Game Developer with a strong Unity background to join their globally distributed, remote-first team. You will design, implement, and optimize core gameplay systems using C# and the Unity engine, collaborating with designers, artists, and other developers to bring ambitious titles to life.

The role emphasizes high-quality code, robust architecture, performance profiling, and mentoring junior developers.