Senior Unity Engineer

(Contract)
(US REsidents Only)

Overview:
Skillionaire Games is seeking a highly skilled Unity 3D Engineer for a project-based role. You will be responsible for updating and polishing multiple Unity-based games, adding new features, enhancing gameplay, and integrating backend systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Unity Development: Utilize advanced knowledge of the Unity Engine to build, test, and optimize game features.

  • API Integration: Develop and manage C# scripts to interface with external APIs and analytics, ensuring seamless data flow and functionality.

  • 3D Math & Physics: Apply your expertise in 3D math (vectors, matrices, transformations) and physics to create engaging gameplay mechanics.

  • Gameplay Features: Collaborate with designers to implement and refine gameplay features, ensuring a smooth and satisfying user experience.

  • Backend Integration: Work with cloud services and backend systems to implement features such as user authentication, leaderboards, and user analytics.

  • Debugging & Optimization: Identify and resolve issues, optimize performance across multiple platforms, and maintain high standards of code quality.

Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in C#: Strong expertise in C# programming, particularly in writing efficient, maintainable code for game logic, user input handling, and API interactions.

  • Unity Engine Mastery: Deep understanding of Unity's tools and features, including Prefabs, Addressables, Scene Management, Particle, Audio, and Animation systems.

  • 3D Math & Physics: Solid grasp of 3D transformations, rotations, scaling, and physics simulation within Unity's engine.

  • Experience with Version Control: Familiarity with Git or other version control systems for managing and tracking project changes (we use GitHub).

  • Problem-Solving Skills: Creative and effective at troubleshooting complex technical challenges.

  • Experience with Backend Systems: Proficiency in integrating and working with cloud-based services and APIs.

  • Multi-Platform Development: Proficient in the development of games across various platforms, including mobile (iOS and Android) and WebGL.

  • 3D Animation: Ability to utilize and set up 3D animation in Unity.

Would Be Nice:

  • Knowledge of Shader Programming.

  • Background in UI/UX design, particularly for interactive game interfaces.

  • Familiarity with Unity cloud build automation systems.

  • 3+ years of experience with at least one shipped game in a production environment.

What We Value:

  • A passion for game development and a strong sense of ownership in your work.

  • Creative problem-solving.

  • A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work remotely with other developers, designers, and artists.

Let’s Create Something Amazing Together!

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What is a Skillionaire?

What do you get when you combine career video gaming with our most in-demand jobs? Award-winning Skillionaire Games! An innovative workforce solution to a decades-long skilled talent shortage, our games allow youth to try jobs on, expose them to the most needed skills, and connect them to post-secondary pathways, apprenticeships, and jobs locally.

Skillionaire Games engages future talent today using their #1 preferred form of engagement: gaming. This proactive approach provides companies a hiring advantage tomorrow, reducing time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and mis-hires.

By growing a local, vetted pipeline earlier, colleges gain access to a pool of recruits to fill their programs and states can secure a competitive workforce advantage with a sustainable talent pipeline.