Unity Developer Intern

Unity Developer Intern

Location: Edinburgh (In-Person, Minimum 3 Days/Week)

Start Date: Flexible | Duration: 3–6 months

Are you looking to build your portfolio and contribute to meaningful, impactful work?

Would you like to see your games help transform children's lives around the world?

We are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate Unity Developer Intern to join our team at Humanitarian Operations (HOPE). In this role, you will contribute to the development of interactive educational games and experiences that support our mission to eliminate educational inequality. You will work closely with our Fullstack and Design teams in a dynamic startup environment, with exposure to the full development lifecycle—from initial concept through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate creative and functional requirements into clean, efficient, and scalable code
• Contribute to gameplay mechanics, systems, and user interactions
• Test and debug to ensure performance and stability across platforms
• Document technical processes and implementation details
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate assets and refine user experiences
• Stay up to date with Unity best practices and industry trends

Requirements

• A current student, recent graduate, or early-career developer seeking hands-on experience in Unity development
• Proficiency with C# and the Unity game engine (2D or 3D workflows)
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Familiarity with Unity UI systems, animations, prefabs, and scene management
• Enthusiasm for educational games and using technology for social impact
• Must have access to a laptop capable of running Unity
• Must be based in Edinburgh or able to commute to our Edinburgh office at least 3 days per week

Preferred (but not essential):

• Experience with AR Foundation or mobile game development
• Familiarity with version control tools such as Git
• Understanding of Agile or collaborative development environments

Who Are We?

Humanitarian Operations (HOPE) began as a disaster relief agency in 2004, responding to major crises including the Indian Ocean Tsunami, the Haiti Earthquake, and Hurricane Katrina. Over time, we’ve expanded our mission to tackle educational inequality, with the goal of providing free, high-quality education to every child, regardless of background or location.

What It’s Like to Work at HOPE

At HOPE, we operate with the spirit and agility of a startup. We prioritise creativity, collaboration, and autonomy, and we believe every team member plays a crucial role in helping us achieve our mission.

We do not believe in traditional hierarchies or micromanagement. Instead, we support individuals in doing their best work while encouraging open communication, innovation, and growth.

This internship is not just about building your CV—it’s about building something that matters.

Please Note:

• There is potential for the role to transition into a paid part-time or full-time position based on performance and fit
• The role is based in our Edinburgh office, and we expect interns to work on-site at least 3 days per week