The opportunity
Unity is expanding its platform support to new classes of devices as well as ecosystems based on other 3D engines. To that end were establishing a new team Platform Iteration within the Platform organization. This team will evolve the architecture of simulation and play mode in the editor and build innovative features using Unitys groundbreaking communication protocol PolySpatial.
Were seeking an experienced people manager with a deep technical background to lead this team. The manager of this team will play a key role in setting the strategic direction of platform support at Unity and helping to define the future of spatial computing. The right person will attract and retain talented engineers drive execution against a complex road map collaborate with teams across Unity and interact with our industry partners. If you thrive on shaping software that is loved and used by millions and leading the engineers who build and maintain it this is a great opportunity for you!
What youll be doing
- Drive the execution and technical strategy of the team as a manager and tech lead
- Collaborate internally with core engineering design graphics and networking teams
- Communicate your teams vision and progress internally and externally
- Support your engineers as they advance in their career goals
What were looking for
- Experience developing and managing a high-performance software engineering team
- A working knowledge of the internals of a high-end game engine such as graphics netcode animation script interpreters and compilers
- Experience as a software engineer and a working familiarity with C# and C
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
You might also have
- Experience leading teams using Agile methodologies
- Experience leading distributed teams
- Experience interacting with industry partners outside your organization
- Experience with game or content creation software
Additional information
- International relocation support is not available for this position
- Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position
Life at Unity
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support employees well-being and work-life balance. You can read more about them on our career page.
Unity NYSE: U is the leading platform to create and grow games and interactive experiences. Creators ranging from game developers to artists architects automotive designers infrastructure experts filmmakers and more use Unity to bring their imaginations to life across multiple platforms from mobile PC and console to spatial computing.
As of the third quarter of 2024 more than 70% of the top 1000 mobile games were made with Unity and in 2024 Made with Unity applications had an average of 3.7 billion downloads per month. For more information please visit .
Unity is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive innovative environment and celebrate our employees across age race color ancestry national origin religion disability sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our differences are strengths that enable us to support the growing and evolving needs of our customers partners and collaborators. If you have a disability that means there are preparations or accommodations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience please fill out this form to let us know.
This position requires the incumbent to have a sufficient knowledge of English to have professional verbal and written exchanges in this language since the performance of the duties related to this position requires frequent and regular communication with colleagues and partners located worldwide and whose common language is English.
Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. Unity does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Unity will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Unity.
Your privacy is important to us. Please take a moment to review our Prospect and Applicant Privacy Policies. Should you have any concerns about your privacy please contact us at .
#MID #LI-LM1
Required Experience:
Manager
The opportunityUnity is expanding its platform support to new classes of devices as well as ecosystems based on other 3D engines. To that end were establishing a new team Platform Iteration within the Platform organization. This team will evolve the architecture of simulation and play mode in the ed...
The opportunity
Unity is expanding its platform support to new classes of devices as well as ecosystems based on other 3D engines. To that end were establishing a new team Platform Iteration within the Platform organization. This team will evolve the architecture of simulation and play mode in the editor and build innovative features using Unitys groundbreaking communication protocol PolySpatial.
Were seeking an experienced people manager with a deep technical background to lead this team. The manager of this team will play a key role in setting the strategic direction of platform support at Unity and helping to define the future of spatial computing. The right person will attract and retain talented engineers drive execution against a complex road map collaborate with teams across Unity and interact with our industry partners. If you thrive on shaping software that is loved and used by millions and leading the engineers who build and maintain it this is a great opportunity for you!
What youll be doing
- Drive the execution and technical strategy of the team as a manager and tech lead
- Collaborate internally with core engineering design graphics and networking teams
- Communicate your teams vision and progress internally and externally
- Support your engineers as they advance in their career goals
What were looking for
- Experience developing and managing a high-performance software engineering team
- A working knowledge of the internals of a high-end game engine such as graphics netcode animation script interpreters and compilers
- Experience as a software engineer and a working familiarity with C# and C
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
You might also have
- Experience leading teams using Agile methodologies
- Experience leading distributed teams
- Experience interacting with industry partners outside your organization
- Experience with game or content creation software
Additional information
- International relocation support is not available for this position
- Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position
Life at Unity
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support employees well-being and work-life balance. You can read more about them on our career page.
Unity NYSE: U is the leading platform to create and grow games and interactive experiences. Creators ranging from game developers to artists architects automotive designers infrastructure experts filmmakers and more use Unity to bring their imaginations to life across multiple platforms from mobile PC and console to spatial computing.
As of the third quarter of 2024 more than 70% of the top 1000 mobile games were made with Unity and in 2024 Made with Unity applications had an average of 3.7 billion downloads per month. For more information please visit .
Unity is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive innovative environment and celebrate our employees across age race color ancestry national origin religion disability sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our differences are strengths that enable us to support the growing and evolving needs of our customers partners and collaborators. If you have a disability that means there are preparations or accommodations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience please fill out this form to let us know.
This position requires the incumbent to have a sufficient knowledge of English to have professional verbal and written exchanges in this language since the performance of the duties related to this position requires frequent and regular communication with colleagues and partners located worldwide and whose common language is English.
Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. Unity does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Unity will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Unity.
Your privacy is important to us. Please take a moment to review our Prospect and Applicant Privacy Policies. Should you have any concerns about your privacy please contact us at .
#MID #LI-LM1
Required Experience:
Manager
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