Description :
We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Lead Unity Game Developer to oversee the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of high-quality games and interactive experiences.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in Unity3D, excellent coding abilities, leadership experience, and a passion for building innovative, engaging, and scalable gaming solutions.
This role involves guiding a team of developers, collaborating with artists / designers, and ensuring technical excellence across all game projects.
Key Responsibilities :
Game Development & Technical Leadership :
- Lead the full cycle of game development using Unity3Dfrom concept, prototyping, and development to testing and deployment.
- Architect, design, and implement core gameplay mechanics, UI systems, animation systems, and game logic.
- Develop efficient, reusable, and scalable code following best practices and coding standards.
- Optimize game performance across Android, iOS, PC, or Console platforms.
Team Leadership & Collaboration :
Lead and mentor a team of Unity developers, providing technical direction, code reviews, and guidance.Collaborate with game designers, artists, animators, and product managers to ensure project alignment.Drive sprint planning, task estimation, and development workflows within Agile / Scrum environments.Project Management & Delivery :
Take ownership of deliverables, timelines, and quality of all game development projects.Identify risks and technical challenges early, proposing effective solutions.Manage project documentation, version control, and ensure adherence to release processes.Innovation & Quality Assurance :
Research new tools, technologies, and techniques to improve game quality and development efficiency.Implement high-quality physics, AI systems, multiplayer mechanics (if applicable), and custom Unity tools.Oversee debugging, optimization, and performance tuning for smooth gameplay across devices.Cross-Platform Development :
Ensure seamless game functionality across multiple platforms (Mobile, Web, PC, AR / VR).Work with platform-specific SDKs, APIs, scripts, and plugins.Required Skills & Experience :
6 to 10 years of professional game development experience with at least 4+ years in Unity3D.Strong proficiency in C#, Unity Scripting, and object-oriented programming.Experience leading or mentoring development teams.Deep understanding of game physics, animations, UI / UX, shaders, lighting, and asset management.Experience with REST APIs, cloud integration, and backend communication (if required).Familiarity with Git, Plastic SCM, Jenkins, or similar version control / build systems.Proven experience optimizing games for performance and memory management.Experience with AR / VR, multiplayer game development, or AI-driven systems is a strong plus(ref : hirist.tech)