Principal Software Engineer, Core Engine
About The Position
Unity Engine is used by millions of creators around the world to build powerful and engaging real-time experiences. Underlying these experiences is game code written in C# and targeting .NET. We need people excited by the opportunity to integrate the cutting-edge .NET runtime and tooling into Unity, as well as help build the compiler technologies to generate highly efficient native code. We’re looking for an experienced software engineer to guide, and be responsible for, delivery of some of the most mission-critical parts of Unity Engine. You’ll work with software experts across the company to give our developers the tools they need to make performant, robust games.
Requirements
- Deep expertise in C# and C++
- Compiler domain expertise, with strong knowledge of compiler toolchain technology
- Strong understanding of hardware architecture
- Game engine development experience, particularly on proprietary engines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships with global stakeholders
- Sufficient knowledge of English to have professional verbal and written exchanges in this language
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing cross-platform code, particularly between ARM and x64
- Experience working with remote/international teams
- Prior use of Unity
Responsibilities
- Improving the quality of the C#/.NET integration, including GC, JIT, AOT, and runtime libraries
- Crafting, prototyping and implementing key technical solutions
- Researching and spearheading methods to improve performance and reliability
- Advocating standard methodologies for internal developers and our users
- Ensure the timely delivery and fitness of our C#/.NET integration, including JIT and AOT toolchains
- Drive general game engine technical leadership across Unity and help craft a long-term vision and technical roadmap for the team
- Design, track, and communicate important metrics to guide resourcing decisions
- Communicate the team’s plans internally and externally to technical and non-technical audiences
- Provide feedback and solutions to users through documentation, forums, bug reports, and internal support channels
- Guide the development and effectiveness of team members
- Advocate best practices for internal developers and Unity users
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance
- Commute subsidy
- Employee stock ownership
- Competitive retirement/pension plans
- Generous vacation and personal days
- Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs
- Office food snacks
- Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support
- Employee Resource Groups
- Global Employee Assistance Program
- Training and development programs
- Volunteering and donation matching program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
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