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Manager, Software Engineering

walla walla, WA

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About this opportunity

Unity lists this Manager, Software Engineering opportunity in walla walla, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

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

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.

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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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