Lead Unity 3D Developer

The client seeks an experienced and motivated Lead Unity 3D Developer to lead game development projects. This is a fully remote position, meaning work can be performed from anywhere. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in Unity development and a proven ability to lead and mentor a team of developers while driving innovation and delivering high-quality, high-performance applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

• Plan and implement game functionality, including user interfaces, game mechanics, and simulations.

• Establish development pipelines and strategies to ensure the quality and performance of applications.

• Serve as the primary technical contact for project-related discussions, providing updates and addressing concerns.

• Drive innovation and suggest new technologies, tools, and methodologies to improve development processes.

• Conduct code reviews to ensure the quality and maintainability of codebases.

• Deploy and maintain game functionality, ensuring seamless and engaging user experiences.

• Identify and resolve bottlenecks in processes, applications, and overall project delivery.

• Participate in recruiting efforts for team expansion, as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and mentoring development teams in a collaborative environment.

• Strong expertise in C# and Unity game development tools and technologies.

• In-depth knowledge of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and game development best practices.

• Demonstrated experience developing major technical systems for entertainment software or leading game design for commercially released games.

• Proficiency in manipulating 3D models, physics-based models, and real-time simulations.

• Advanced technical skills in 2D and 3D game development, including Unity’s physics, rendering, and AI systems.

• Exceptional coding skills with a sharp eye for detail, good troubleshooting skills, and the ability to identify and resolve code errors and bottlenecks.

• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.

• Knowledge of memory and space optimization, along with profiling and optimizing game and rendering performance.

Additional Skills

• Strong 3D math skills and proficiency with C# object-oriented programming.

• Experience with game assets (meshes, animations, materials) and performance optimization for both GPU and CPU.

• Expertise in creating custom shaders and visual effects using Unity.

• Familiarity with debugging, performance optimization, and mobile platform game development.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.

Compensation

The role offers a salary of £55,000 to £75,000 annually, depending on experience.

About the Client

The client is committed to innovation and the development of cutting-edge games and applications. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a remote, flexible environment while collaborating with a talented team to deliver high-quality projects.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Tribes, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in all our hiring processes. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply for this role.