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Senior Unity Engineer

Big Viking Games12 days ago
Toronto
Senior Level

Top Benefits

Fully remote work from anywhere
Extended health insurance with dental & vision
Paid family leave for weddings or babies

About the role

Who you are

  • The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Unity and C# programming, with a strong background in developing high-quality games or applications
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in Unity development
  • Previous experience in a senior or lead engineering role
  • Expert proficiency in Unity and C# programming
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns
  • Experience with 2D/3D game mechanics, animation, and UI development
  • Knowledge of web and mobile pipelines
  • Proficiency with version control systems (Git)
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with multiplayer/networking technologies
  • Familiarity with shader programming and graphics optimization techniques
  • Previous experience working on a MMO
  • Previous experience working with Flash and/or ActionScript
  • Previous experience with Microsoft PlayFab, Unity Addressables, and cloud content management is a plus

What the job involves

  • We’re building something big—a new, real-time multiplayer social game from the ground up using Unity. Designed to scale across platforms and deliver rich, engaging live experiences, this game blends immersive customization, social gameplay, and event-driven economies
  • We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Unity Engineer to join our dynamic development team. You will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and optimization of our projects, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding products
  • System Design/Architecture: Critically evaluate and take ownership of major game systems
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with designers, artists, and other engineers to implement new features and enhance existing ones
  • Optimize Performance: Ensure applications are optimized for maximum speed and scalability across various platforms
  • Mentor Team Members: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth
  • Code Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews to maintain high-quality code standards and best practices
  • Technical Problem-Solving: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues promptly
  • Stay Current: Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices to ensure our products remain competitive
  • Project Planning: Contribute to project planning, estimation, and risk management to meet deadlines and deliverables
  • Implement Automated Testing: Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure code quality and reliability

Benefits

  • Fully Remote: Work from anywhere! For over two years, we have been remote only. In that time, we have learned and adapted our global work practices to ensure everyone is supported
  • Health Insurance: You can't respawn in real life! We provide extended health insurance including dental & vision so that you can focus on your total wellbeing
  • Paid Family Leave:Got a wedding or a baby coming up? Celebrate with additional, paid time off
  • Flexible Work Timings: Outside global collaboration hours for team meetings, we have flexible work timings based on what team you've joined
  • Stock Options: All employees are owners, and share in the rewards of building a great company
  • Personal Growth: Everyone at BVG is offered a variety of training opportunities from Unity to Productivity to Leadership Coaching to Agile. Or you can choose your own courses with Udemy

About Big Viking Games

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Making fans - That's what we're all about!

Since our humble beginnings in 2011, these two words have driven Big Viking Games to become the successful company it is today. We are focused on making our mark by building awesome free-to-play mobile and social games. We're one of the largest independent mobile and social game studios in Canada and a pioneer in mobile HTML5 games!

The company has grown profitably to a team of over 70+ Vikings across two studios in Toronto and London, ON. Prior to 2020, we had 2 studios, but we've now converted to a 100% remote company!

From our beginnings with hits like FishWorld and YoWorld, we strive to become a leader in live operations. Our titles are played by millions of people on iOS, Android, Facebook, and the web.