Base Engine Manager Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

The opportunity
Unity powers millions of creators - and XR is one of the most exciting frontiers we support. This role owns how Unity runs across the XR ecosystem: headsets, mixed reality devices, and whatever comes next.

You'll set the platform roadmap, negotiate directly with global hardware partners, and work hand-in-hand with engineering and R&D to keep Unity's XR capabilities ahead of the curve. This is a high-visibility role with real influence - your decisions will shape what millions of creators can build.

Short-term: stabilize and expand XR platform support, build strong partner relationships, and close critical dependency gaps. Long-term: position Unity as the go-to engine for next-gen XR and AI-assisted creation.

What you'll be doing

• Own the XR platform roadmap - analyze market trends, identify emerging platforms, and make the case for where Unity invests for maximum creator impact
• Negotiate with global hardware partners and navigate deep internal dependencies to keep platform-level stability a top priority
• Author high-stakes strategy documents and stay close to the technical details of Unity's interaction with XR hardware
• Partner with R&D to shape how AI-driven authoring and internal tooling evolve engine support for XR platforms
• Represent Unity's platform vision externally - at XR industry conferences and in strategic overviews for partners and customers

What we're looking for

• Proven track record shipping complex, technical products - middleware, OS, developer tools, or large-scale platform integrations
• Experience managing external partner relationships and influencing internal stakeholders across a large organization
• Technical fluency in APIs, rendering pipelines, and hardware abstraction - comfortable going deep with architects and engineers
• Ability to untangle complex cross-functional dependencies and drive execution from strategy to shipping
• Exceptional written and verbal communication - can distill technical roadmaps into compelling narratives for any audience

You might also have

• Hands-on familiarity with Unity or another major game engine
• Experience integrating AI tools into developer or creative workflows
• Background in developer advocacy, conference speaking, or partner-facing platform evangelism

Additional information

• Relocation support is not available for this position
• Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position

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. Unity also enables teams across industries like automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare to design, simulate, and collaborate in 3D - closing the gap between ideas and reality. For more information, please visit www.unity.com.

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