Software Engineer, Web Platform

Location: Brighton and Hove

The opportunity

We are hiring for a Software Engineer to join our Web Platform team here ty's Web platform lets games and real-time 3D content run in a browser, on any internet connected device. Browsers have advanced enormously in the last few years, browser gaming is going through a revival, and the Unity Web runtime is the technology that makes it possible. Our work also supports an exciting new partnership with a major platform, which puts what this team builds in front of audiences at a scale few browser platforms reach.

You will help maintain and extend the Unity Web runtime alongside engineers who have spent their careers in this space, including people who helped invent the browser technology we build on. This is not website development. We embed Unity inside the browser and work close to the metal across C++, C# and JavaScript. You will have real opportunity to grow, to learn from experienced teammates, and to see your work reach developers all over the world.

What you'll be doing

Maintain and extend the Unity Web runtime, contributing features and fixes across the platform

Help improve the download size, load time and startup performance of Web builds

Develop, profile, debug and optimize across C++, C# and Java Script Scope  your work with your manager and teammates, building on established patterns in the codebase

Investigate and fix issues raised by internal teams and by developers shipping on the Web platform

Keep pace with the browser's constantly evolving capabilities and bring what you learn back to the team

What we're looking for Hands-on development experience with C++Working familiarity with C# and/or Java Script Curiosity  about how browsers work under the hood, rather than about building websites

Ability to profile, debug and optimize native code Effective written/verbal communication within a distributed, multi-functional teamA forward thinker who perseveres on low-level problems that take time to unpick

You might also have Exposure to Web Assembly, Emscripten, LLVM or WebGLExperience with real-time 3D or game engines

Familiarity with code size optimization or compression techniques

United Kingdom Base Salary Range:
We determine the base salary range for this role based on your primary work location:

Zone A: 42,900 - 64,300 GBP gross

Zone B: 49,000 - 73,600 GBP gross

Finland Base Salary Range:
We determine the base salary range for this role based on your primary work location:

Zone A: 51,800 - 77,600 EUR gross

Lithuania Base Salary Range:
We determine the base salary range for this role based on your primary work location:

Zone A: 41,800 - 62,600 EUR 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.…