Junior Unity Engineer
Job Description
StoryToys is seeking a Junior Unity Engineer to join their team in developing educational mobile games. This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract position perfect for someone passionate about game development and creating digital content for children. The role involves working with Unity engine to create entertaining and educational mobile games that reach millions of players worldwide. You'll be part of an Agile, cross-disciplinary team, collaborating with designers, UX/UI specialists, and artists to bring educational games to life.
The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of software development experience or relevant education, with specific experience in Unity and C# programming. You'll be responsible for developing performant, technically sound implementations while maintaining clean and efficient code. The role requires strong collaboration skills as you'll work closely with various teams including design, art, and QA.
StoryToys offers a supportive environment with competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth. The position is hybrid-based in Dublin, Ireland, with flexible working hours and remote work possibilities. The company values innovation and iteration in their process to deliver child-centric games that make a positive impact on children's education.
As part of the team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to products that reach millions of users, while working with the latest industry tools and technologies. The company maintains a strong focus on quality and user experience, expecting team members to thoroughly test their work and collaborate effectively with QA to maintain high production standards.
StoryToys is an equal opportunities employer committed to building a diverse workforce that represents the world we live and play in. They place accessibility at the heart of their games and reflect this value in their business operations. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about both gaming and education to make a meaningful impact while developing their career in game development.
Responsibilities For Junior Unity Engineer
- Develop entertaining, educational mobile games using the Unity engine for multiple platforms
- Develop quality implementations that are performant, technically sound, and reusable
- Produce clean, efficient, and optimized code
- Collaborate with designers and UX/UI team
- Contribute to estimating user stories and breaking them down into technical tasks
- Work closely with the Art team to implement artwork while considering performance
- Test code and work with QA team to resolve bugs
- Write technical documentation
- Create functional and engaging features
- Innovate and iterate on process, systems and technology
Requirements For Junior Unity Engineer
- At least 1 year of software development experience or completed post-secondary education
- At least 1 year of experience with Unity or completed Unity courses
- Good level of educational experience in developing 3D games using Unity
- Ability to code in C#
- Understanding of programming principles and common design patterns
- Excellent communication skills
- Basic understanding of git
- Passion for creating video games
Benefits For Junior Unity Engineer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Flexible working hours with the possibility of remote work
- Access to the latest software and tools in the industry
- A supportive and fun environment
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