Job Type: Full-time, on-site
Location: North East England, Sunderland, United Kingdom - Please check that you can work on site. :)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
We’re looking for a skilled Unity Programmer to join our expanding team and help build the next wave of free-to-play mobile games. In this role, you’ll be hands-on with the development, optimisation, and ongoing support of core gameplay systems using C# and Unity.
What you’ll be doing:
- Building and maintaining gameplay systems and features using C#.
- Optimising and supporting systems throughout the Unity engine, from UI and player-facing mechanics to low-level core architecture.
- Working closely with designers, artists, and fellow engineers to create engaging, high-quality player experiences.
- Contributing across the full development lifecycle, starting from early concepts and prototypes through launch and live operations.
- Identifying, debugging, and resolving complex technical issues to keep performance and stability at a best-in-class level across platforms.
- Shipping updates and improvements to live titles on multiple mobile app stores.
Minimum requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of Unity development experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Game Development, or a related discipline.
- Strong working knowledge of C# and the Unity engine.
- Solid problem-solving ability with a sharp eye for detail.
- Clear communicator who works well in a team environment.
Nice to have:
- Experience developing mobile games, particularly free-to-play titles.
- Familiarity with Android and/or iOS development pipelines.
What we offer:
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days with length of service.
- Christmas shutdown period.
- An additional day off if your birthday falls on a weekday.
- High-end hardware is provided as standard.
- Competitive base salary, with structured pay reviews every 6 months for the first three years.
- Relocation support is available where required.
- Regular off-site team activities throughout the year.
- A genuine work/life balance, NO CRUNCH PERIODS.
This is a strong opportunity to join a driven, fast-moving team building modern mobile games. If you’re serious about game development and able to work on-site in the North East of England, we want to hear from you.