Lead Unity Developer

Please note that this is a hybrid position with a mixture of in-office and home-based working.

Part of the Rocket Science Group, Atomic Theory comprises a multinational team of seasoned AAA veterans with roots extending from Blizzard, PUBG, Epic, and Unity. We have a track record of delivering player-centric, AAA-quality experiences, and we're unwavering in our commitment to performance, accessibility, and the meticulous attention to the engineering tools and frameworks that underpin exceptional gameplay.

But Atomic Theory is also more than just a studio; for us, it's a sanctuary, a place where our diverse experiences can intersect and combine to carry our solutions to the next level. We're dedicated to aiding studios and publishers in navigating the toughest challenges across today's game development landscape -- and with offices in Albany, NY; Austin, TX; and Cardiff, UK, we thrive at the opportunity to Get Sh!t Done on a global scale. 

About the Role:

We are looking for a talented and experienced Lead Unity Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be a key contributor to a popular video game. You will work closely with an established team of engineers to plan, implement, and deliver updates, features, and bug fixes. As a Lead Unity Engineer, you will champion excellent engineering practices, drive technical excellence, and contribute to the overall success of our projects. While people management experience is a plus, it is not a requirement for this role.

What You'll Do:

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and direction to the engineering team, ensuring high-quality code and adherence to best practices.
• Feature Development: Design, implement, and optimise new features and gameplay mechanics using Unity and C#.
• Maintenance and Improvement: Address and resolve bugs, performance issues, and other technical challenges to maintain and enhance the game’s quality.
• Planning: Participate in planning meetings, contribute to project timelines, and help prioritise tasks to meet deadlines effectively.
• Code Review: Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure coding standards and practices are followed.

What We Value:

• Strong Technical Skills: Proficiency in C# and extensive experience with Unity, including a deep understanding of game architecture, optimisation, and performance.
• Engineering Excellence: A commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code, with a focus on quality and best practices.
• Team Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing technical challenges.
• Passion for Gaming: A genuine passion for video games and a desire to contribute to creating engaging and enjoyable experiences for players.

What You May Also Have:

• Console Experience: Experience developing for current-generation consoles (e.g., Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5) is a plus.
• Leadership Skills: Previous experience in a leadership or mentoring role is a plus, even if it is not a primary aspect of the role.
• Communication Skills: Previous experience working with internal and external stakeholders to gather feedback, provide support, and problem solve.

What We Can Offer:

• Hybrid Working Arrangement: Our office in Cardiff is located right in City Centre, just a couple minutes away from the Cardiff Central Train Station! As a member of our team, you’ll have the flexibility to work at home and collaborate with your fellow engineers in person.

• Competitive Salary and Benefits Package: Your health and wellbeing is important to us, so we offer a variety of benefits including: 

  • Private Pension via Salary Sacrifice
  • Optional Private Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Annual Leave, Plus Bank Holidays and Winter Break Office Closure

• Annual Research Credit: We always encourage personal growth, so we provide all of our team members with an annual credit to further enhance your skills!

• Professional Development: We offer biannual reviews, as well as opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, internal tech talks, and the chance to learn from specialists with backgrounds from across the games and software development industries.

• Work-Life Balance: We really believe that home life comes first and we promote a flexible working environment. And as an added bonus: We don’t crunch!

• Office Perks: In addition to everything above, we also provide: 

  • Weekly Team Lunches
  • Snacks, Including the Good (Yorkshire) Tea
  • Fully Equipped Team Lounge, Including our Favourite Consoles and Games
  • And, most importantly, a supportive and creative working environment made up of talented and friendly people, as well as the opportunity to work on some pretty cool games and projects – if we do say so ourselves!

A Friendly Note from the Recruitment Team:

Let us do the work for you: Even if your profile isn’t an exact match for all of the qualifications listed above, we still want you to apply. Our team members come from a variety of different industries, not all of which are immediately relevant to game or software development, and we welcome all candidates of similarly varied backgrounds, communities, and identities. 

Rocket Science is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a worry-free workplace void of discrimination or harassment. Rocket Scientists are expected to foster and champion an environment in which everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

Rocket Science does not accept unsolicited résumés from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms.

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