Senior Software Engineer, Core Engine
UnityCanonsburg, PA, USAPosted 1 March 2026
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<p><strong>The opportunity</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<div>We’re looking for an experienced candidate to guide the development effort of .NET in Unity Engine. You’ll be responsible for delivery of some of the most mission-critical parts of Unity Engine and working with software experts across the company to give our developers the tools they need to make performant, robust games.</div>
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<li>Learning and becoming familiar with our C#/.NET integration</li>
<li>Crafting, prototyping and implementing key technical solutions</li>
<li>Improving the quality of the C#/.NET integration</li>
<li>Advocating standard methodologies for internal developers and our users</li>
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<p><strong>What you'll be doing</strong></p>
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<li>Ensuring the timely delivery and fitness of our C#/.NET integration</li>
<li>Collaborating with technical leadership across the organization to craft a long-term vision and technical roadmap for the team</li>
<li>Design, track, and communicate relevant metrics to guide resourcing decisions</li>
<li>Communicate the team’s plans internally and externally to technical and non-technical audiences</li>
<li>Provide feedback and solutions to users through documentation, forums, bug reports, and internal support mechanisms</li>
<li>Guide the development and effectiveness of team members</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p>
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<li>BS/MS Computer Science, or equivalent engineering experience</li>
<li>5+ years engineering management experience</li>
<li>Strength in C# and C++</li>
<li>Relevant knowledge of compiler toolchains and the .NET ecosystem</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships with global stakeholders</li>
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<p><strong>You might also have</strong></p>
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<li>Game development experience, particularly engine development</li>
<li>Experience working with remote/international teams</li>
<li>Experience developing cross-platform code (particularly between ARM x64)</li>
<li>Prior use of Unity</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Benefits</strong><br>At Unity, we want our team members to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance.</p>
<p>Please note: Benefits eligibility, specific offerings, and coverage vary based on the country and employment status.</p>
<p>While specific benefits vary, here are some of the ways we strive to take care of our eligible team members globally: 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</p>
<p><strong>Life at Unity</strong></p>
<p>Unity [NYSE: U] is the world’s leading game engine, powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month. The top mobile games in the world, the most played PC indie titles, the most innovative console games, and virtually all of the top XR and Web Games are developed, deployed, and grown in Unity. Unity also enables teams across industries like automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare to design, simulate, and collaborate in 3D — closing the gap between ideas and reality. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.unity.com/">www.unity.com</a>.</p>
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