Senior Unity Developer
Description For Senior Unity Developer
Tamatem is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Unity Developer specializing in open-world car games. As a key member of our team, you'll lead the technical design and implementation of immersive car-based gameplay experiences, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in an open-world environment. You'll work closely with game designers, artists, and other developers to bring complex game mechanics and interactive features to life. This role requires expertise in Unity and C#, with a focus on driving physics, vehicle dynamics, and large-scale world-building. You'll be responsible for architecting scalable systems, optimizing performance, and mentoring junior developers. If you have a passion for cars and open-world game development, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on cutting-edge projects at Tamatem.
Responsibilities For Senior Unity Developer
- Lead development of core gameplay systems for open-world car mechanics, including driving physics, vehicle dynamics, and environmental interactions
- Architect and implement scalable systems for an expansive open-world game, ensuring optimal performance across various platforms
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and realize the game's technical vision
- Design and develop high-quality code using Unity and C# that is maintainable, scalable, and efficient
- Optimize the game for performance, especially in terms of large-scale open-world rendering, AI, and physics calculations
- Mentor and guide junior developers, sharing best practices in code architecture, optimization techniques, and game development workflows
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring a smooth gameplay experience
- Integrate third-party systems, tools, and assets to enhance game functionality
- Stay current with industry trends, game development tools, and emerging technologies related to open-world games and driving simulations
Requirements For Senior Unity Developer
- 5+ years of professional experience in game development, with at least 2+ years focused on open-world games
- Strong proficiency in Unity and C# with a proven track record of shipping high-quality games
- Deep knowledge of driving physics, vehicle dynamics, and gameplay systems for car-based games
- Experience with large-scale world-building, procedural generation, or dynamic content systems
- Strong problem-solving skills with experience in performance optimization for open-world environments
- Ability to work well in a collaborative environment, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of various AI techniques for NPC behavior and pathfinding in open-world scenarios
- Familiarity with networking and multiplayer systems is a plus
- Experience with profiling tools such as Unity Profiler, Deep Profiling, and other debugging tools
- Familiarity with shading, rendering pipelines, and lighting in large-scale open-world environments
- Experience with procedural terrain generation or other environment generation techniques
- Strong knowledge of multiplayer synchronization and online gameplay mechanics
- Passion for cars, driving mechanics, or motorsports is a big plus
