Senior Unity Game Engineer (Project Based)
Job Summary
Job Description
As a Senior Unity Game Engineer, you'll participate in all stages of game development (prototyping, production, co-development, live ops, platform conversion) for mobile devices using cross-platform engines. Responsibilities include sprint planning, ensuring task alignment, finding optimal technical solutions, writing clean and maintainable code, communicating with teammates, performing code reviews, improving game quality, and continuously seeking self-improvement. You'll work in cross-functional teams and contribute to various aspects of the development lifecycle. The role is project-based, offering flexibility and the potential for long-term collaboration.
Must have:
- Proficient in Unity
- 5+ years mobile game dev experience
- Solid knowledge of design patterns
- FPS and memory optimization experience
- Ability to debug large codebases
Good to have:
- Client-server communication understanding
- Unit/Integration testing experience
- Experience with rendering APIs (DirectX, OpenGL, etc.)
- Experience with XCode, Android Studio
- Experience with Unreal, CryEngine or other C++ engines
Perks:
- Competitive project-based compensation
- Opportunity to work on diverse projects
- Clear communication and support
- Flexible timelines and deadlines
- Potential for long-term collaboration
- Transparent evaluation
14 skills required
Job Details
About us:
At Amber, we're always on the hunt for the most talented individuals in the industry to join our team. We're dedicated to delivering top-notch service to our customers and know that our employees are key to making that happen. We offer attractive compensation packages and plenty of chances to grow with us, and we're always on the lookout for ways to do things better. Our team works together towards common goals and we value each member's contributions to our mission of continuous improvement and innovation.
About the role:
Hello talented professionals! We're currently looking to expand our pool of talent and invite skilled individuals to join us by applying to this job posting. While specific positions may not be available immediately, we're proactively building a network of qualified candidates for future paid partnerships.
If you're passionate about game development, eager to showcase and improve your skills on major titles, and if you are open to potential partnerships down the line, we encourage you to apply and become part of our expert talent community. We look forward to connecting with you!
As a Unity Game Engineer, you will be working in cross-functional teams that are involved in different stages of a game development life cycle: prototyping, full production, co-development, live ops, platform conversion etc. - targeting various mobile devices through cross-platform game engines.
Here's what you can expect:
Profile Preselection: Our Talent Acquisition team will review your profile to ensure it aligns with our requirements and values
Talent Acquisition Interview: Selected candidates will undergo an initial interview to discuss about their experience, skills, and fit for the role.
Online Test: Qualified candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment to demonstrate their abilities.
Technical Interview: Finalists will participate in a technical interview to assess their proficiency and compatibility with our team when a project staffing plan is made.
We're committed to finding the best talent to join our growing team, and we look forward to connecting with you throughout this exciting process.
The Quest:
- Actively participate in sprint planning meetings.
- Ensure that all relevant parties are aligned on task specifications.
- Find the best technical solution for each game development challenge.
- Write code that is readable, easy to debug and maintain.
- Constantly communicate with your teammates to flag and alleviate risks.
- Perform code review.
- Actively seek to help your teammates.
- Help the team improve the game quality by eliminating waste from the development process.
- Always try to improve the way you do things.
The Skills:
- Proficient using Unity.
- 5+ years of mobile game development.
- Solid knowledge of design patterns and coding architectural principles.
- Experience working on FPS and memory optimizations.
- Ability to debug and profile a large code base.
Nice to have:
- Good understanding of client-server communication.
- Experience using Unit Test and Integration Test frameworks.
- Experience working with rendering APIs (DirectX, OpenGL, Open GLES, Metal, Vulkan).
- Good command of mobile development IDEs: XCode, Android Studio.
- Experience using other game engines such as Unreal, CryEngine or proprietary C++ engines.
The Reward:
- Competitive project-based compensation
- Opportunity to work on exciting and diverse projects
- Clear communication and support throughout the project duration.
- Flexibility in project timelines and deadlines.
- Potential for long-term collaboration on future projects.
- Transparent and fair evaluation of your work.
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About The Company
Amber is a full-service game development and creative services agency, with offices in Bucharest, Botosani, Craiova, Kyiv, Warsaw, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Guadalajara and Montreal. We're structured as a network of studios with different skills and specializations, delivering top quality services in full game production, co-development, engineering, design, live ops, quality assurance and more.
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