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Manager, Software Engineering

Unity (NYSE: U) is the world’s leading platform for creating and operating real-time 3D (RT3D) content.

Unity

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: $136K – $259K per year

United States only

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The opportunity
We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead a new team delivering Unity platform support for a key platform partner bringing games to TV and mobile form factors. To reach every screen, we will be leveraging a combination of platforms, including streaming from Linux in the cloud, Web builds to be instantly loadable, and native iOS and Android.
The team's goals include delivering stable platform support, realizing developer workflows for Unity users to unlock the unique features of this platform, and leading optimization initiatives to enable Unity to be efficient on the widest possible array of target devices.
This role is a combination of technical leadership and people management. The right person will attract, develop and retain high quality engineering talent at all levels. If you thrive on shaping software that is loved and used by millions, and leading the engineers who build and maintain it, then we've got a great job opportunity for you!
What you'll be doing
  • Own and drive the near-term execution and technical strategy for the team
  • Collaborate internally with other core Unity engineering and graphics teams
  • Communicate your team's vision and progress internally and externally
  • Foster a high-performance, supportive culture by mentoring and coaching your team, actively guiding their professional development and career growth.
What we're looking for
  • Experience developing and managing a high-performance software engineering team
  • Proven technical knowledge in desktop/mobile/web platform technology stacks using platform APIs to build native applications
  • Demonstrated success in collaborating with internal Product owners and external partners to achieve alignment on technical specifications and interdependencies.
  • Expertise as a software engineer, and a working familiarity with C++, C# and JavaScript
  • Ability to assimilate and understand a large and complex software product
You might also have (optional)
  • Familiarity with real time 3D rendering techniques and graphics APIs including Vulkan and/or WebGPU
  • A methodical approach to prioritizing and developing innovative optimization solutions
  • A passion for the future of computer games or real-time 3D experiences in a variety of settings
  • Expertise leading remote teams using Agile development methodologies
  • Familiarity with when and how to best use AI in the software development process.

Base Salary Range: We determine the base salary range for this role based on your primary work location:
Zone A: $135,800 - $203,600 USD gross
Zone B: $153,400 - $230,200 USD gross
Zone C: $172,400 - $258,600 USD gross
This range reflects the anticipated base salary for this position. Beyond base salary, this role may be eligible for equity awards and participation in our company incentive plans (such as annual discretionary bonuses or sales commissions). The final offer amount will depend on several factors, including geographic location and the candidate's relevant experience, professional background, and skill set.
Benefits
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.
Please note: Benefits eligibility, specific offerings, and coverage vary based on the country and employment status.
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
Life at Unity
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
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.
This posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy, and we are committed to providing applicants with updates throughout the hiring process in accordance with applicable law.
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Unity (NYSE: U) is the world’s leading platform for creating and operating real-time 3D (RT3D) content. Creators, ranging from game developers to artists, architects, automotive designers, filmmakers, and others, use Unity to make their imaginations come to life. Unity’s platform provides a comprehensive set of software solutions to create, run and monetize interactive, real-time 2D and 3D content for mobile phones, tablets, PCs, consoles, and augmented and virtual reality devices.

The company’s 1,800+ person research and development team keeps Unity at the forefront of development by working alongside partners to ensure optimized support for the latest releases and platforms. Apps developed by Unity creators have been downloaded more than five billion times per month in 2020.

Empowering real-time creativity

At Unity, we believe the world is a better place with more creators in it. This philosophy is the beating heart of our company.

Join us to be at the forefront of innovation, as we drive exciting technological advancements in gaming, entertainment, film, automotive, architecture, engineering, construction, and more – all made possible by the most widely-used real-time 3D development platform.

17 years ago, three people created Unity. Today, we are a company of more than 5,000 individuals, all committed to helping creators around the world achieve their dreams.

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