Senior Unity Engineer - unannounced project

Description

Scopely is looking for a Senior Unity Engineer to join an unannounced project within our MAX gaming Division, working from one of our North America based studios, or remotely within the US.

At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.

We are in the development stages of one of our new unannounced projects, and are looking for passionate game makers to collaborate, get in early and make their mark on this exciting venture!

What You Will Do

As a Senior Unity Engineer on our game team, you will play a critical role in both the design and implementation of game systems and features using Unity. Your role is pivotal in ensuring that our game is not only fun and engaging, but will also excel in stability and performance across all platforms and devices. Responsibilities will include:

• Unity Development: Drive Unity-based game development, integrating features and systems. Work closely with the team, setting and adhering to architectural patterns
• Optimization and Performance: Optimize game performance for multiple platforms, focusing on efficiency and smooth gameplay through best practices and advanced profiling / troubleshooting
• Tool/Framework Development: Create and maintain Unity tools and frameworks to enhance team productivity and enable rapid, quality feature development
• Strategic Technical Leadership: Guide technical strategy and best practices in software development for code quality and scalability. Make strategic project decisions
• Collaboration and Communication: Promote teamwork and clear communication, addressing technical challenges and supporting Scopely's culture
• Mentorship and Team Development: Mentor peers, share best practices, and guide through code reviews to improve team capabilities
• Requirements Gathering: Engage in requirement gathering and project estimation, aligning with project objectives
• Security: Implement security measures and anti-cheat mechanisms to protect the game from exploits and cheating
  
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ Years of Experience: Minimum 5 years in software development, with a focus on game development, technical design, and implementation using Unity
• Technical Expertise: Strong skills in C# and Unity, underpinned by a robust understanding of software engineering principles
• Game Development Track Record: Proven experience in developing and launching games or features in Unity, with knowledge of game system architecture and optimization
• Mobile Development: Experience in creating high-quality experiences across mobile devices
• Strategic and Analytical: Ability to think strategically and solve complex problems, aligning solutions with team and company objectives
• Leadership: Proven leadership and mentorship abilities, capable of driving team efforts and fostering collaboration
• Quality and Security: Commitment to high standards in quality, security, privacy, and accessibility
• Adaptability: Open to feedback and continuous improvement, with the ability to embrace new technologies and methods
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas effectively to a varied audience
  
  
  

Bonus Points

• Shader Programming / URP: Experience with shader programming and optimizing graphics in Unity. Experience with URP
• Additional Programming Languages: Proficiency in additional languages for tooling, backend services, or game logic scripting
• Networked Game Experience: Familiarity with developing online multiplayer or social features
• Cloud Services: Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) for game hosting, scaling, and online services integration
• Security Measures: Understanding of online game security practices to prevent cheating and ensure player data protection
• Audio Programming: Understanding of audio programming in Unity
  
  
  

For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY and WA, the annual salary range is $145,000-$220,000, plus equity, bonus and benefits including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time-off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!

About Us

Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others.

Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.

Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.

Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.

Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.

Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.

For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com.

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