Unity Programmer Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is seeking a seasoned Principal Programmer to lead their Simulation Development team. This is a hands-on leadership role for a Unity expert who thrives on architecting scalable systems, mentoring developers, and driving technical innovation across multiple products.

Responsibilities

Architect and implement advanced systems and tools in Unity3D

Lead technical initiatives; evaluate, adopt, and integrate new technologies

Mentor and coach junior programmers, establishing best practices

Collaborate closely with design, art, and production teams to deliver high-quality simulations

Profile and optimize performance across multiple platforms

Contribute to technical documentation and participate in code reviews

Requirements

8+ years programming experience in games, simulations, or related fields

Expert-level Unity3D (C#) skills with strong architectural knowledge

Proven hands-on experience with Unity ECS (Entity Component System)

Advanced Git workflows (branching, merging, CI / CD familiarity)

Strong performance profiling and optimization skills

Solid grasp of design patterns, clean code, and scalable architecture principles

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Bonus Skills

Experience with other engines / languages

Shader development (HLSL / GLSL, Shader Graph)

Networking / multiplayer implementation

Familiarity with Agile / Scrum / Kanban environments

Portfolio of shipped titles

Remote.