Senior Software Engineer, Native Editor Platform

The Unity Editor Platform Team is looking for an experienced software engineer with an excellent working knowledge of modern C++ and desktop platform APIs to join our team of seasoned developers. Our team focuses on providing the native foundation of the Unity Editor application across Windows, macOS, and Linux. A successful developer in this role will have proven modern C++ development experience, as well as experience in at least one native platform API from Win
32, Cocoa, or GTK.

• Collaborating daily with a team of senior engineers with extensive platform development experience.
• From design to delivery, develop cross‑platform API abstractions on Windows, macOS and Linux with a focus on native code.
• Keep the Unity Editor up to date on target operating systems by implementing support for new OS features and adapting to current OS design guidelines.
• Support our existing users and partners by maintaining and improving our existing codebase.
• Contribute to our team roadmap by working with Product Managers and partner teams worldwide to plan and deliver new authoring experiences for the Unity Editor.

• Proven modern C++ development skills.
• Experience with Win
  32, Cocoa (Objective‑C), or GTK.
• The proven ability to foster and maintain cross‑team partnerships with worldwide teams.
• Native debugger experience to root‑cause and solve difficult platform issues.
• A passion for maintaining a rock‑solid foundation while also moving the Unity Editor platform forward.
• Optional: C# development experience.
• Postmortem debugging experience (Windows dump files, macOS/Linux core dumps).
• Refactoring legacy codebases.
• Experience working with and authoring Docker container images.

$ – $ 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.

• 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.

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.