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Junior Unity Game Developer Jobs in Rutherford, NJ

The Mill

Lead Developer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$64.75 - $84.75/hr

Proficiency with Unreal Engine, Unity or any proprietary game engine. * Proficiency with Git/Perforce or other version control systems. * Comfortable learning new software and programming languages.

Unitytech

Senior Director, Supply Partnerships

New York, NY · On-site

$243K - $304K/yr

... engineering and sales teams. This is a high-visibility role with a direct line to senior leadership and a mandate to materially grow Unity's supply footprint outside of gaming. What you'll be doing

Neon, Inc.

Software Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

We're replacing old-school, black-box relics with clear, modern, and developer-centric ... Unity, and Visa, backed by renowned VC's including Thrive, a16z, Griffin Gaming, Ribbit, and ...

Neon, Inc.

Senior Software Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$170K - $190K/yr

We're replacing old-school, black-box relics with clear, modern, and developer-centric ... Unity, and Visa, backed by renowned VC's including Thrive, a16z, Griffin Gaming, Ribbit, and ...

Neonpay

Senior Software Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$130 - $190/hr

We're replacing old-school, black-box relics with clear, modern, and developer-centric ... Unity, and Visa, backed by renowned VC's including Thrive, a16z, Griffin Gaming, Ribbit, and ...

Unitytech

Senior Manager, UX

New York, NY

$127K/yr

Partner closely with Marketing, Commercial, Product, and Engineering leaders to align design goals ... Familiarity with Unity or other game engines. Additional information * Relocation support is not ...

Unitytech

Senior Product Marketing Manager

New York, NY

$139K - $208K/yr

The opportunity Unity's Grow business empowers developers and publishers to build profitable and ... The top mobile games in the world, the most played PC indie titles, the most innovative console ...

Unitytech

Account Manager

New York, NY

... and engineering to resolve deal delivery, creative, and discrepancy issues promptly. * Conduct ... Bonus Points * Experience with mobile in-app advertising, gaming media, or Unity Ads/LevelPlay ...

Wand

Senior C++ Reverse Engineer

New York, NY · Remote

$150K - $250K/yr

Own our game engine SDKs -- Unreal and Unity specifically. You'll be working on the interface between our mod engineers and the underlying game engine. This entails owning keeping that system working ...

Deloitte

Senior Data Engineer

Jersey City, NJ · Hybrid

$110K - $150K/yr

Databricks (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Workflows) * Apache Airflow * Git / Azure DevOps * Deep ... Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews and pair programming * Evaluate new ...

Deloitte

Senior Data Engineer

Morristown, NJ · Hybrid

$109K - $148K/yr

Databricks (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Workflows) * Apache Airflow * Git / Azure DevOps * Deep ... Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews and pair programming * Evaluate new ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior unity game developer in Rutherford, NJ is $90,705.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,300.00 and $88,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Junior Unity Game Developer should have a basic understanding of programming languages such as C#, familiarity with game design principles, and a degree or coursework in computer science, game development, or a related field. Experience with Unity 3D, version control systems like Git, and online training or Unity certification are also valuable. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and clear communication make candidates stand out in studio environments. These skills ensure smooth collaboration and efficient game development in a fast-paced, creative industry.

What is a junior Unity game developer?

A Junior Unity Game Developer is an entry-level position focused on designing, developing, and optimizing games using the Unity engine. They typically work on game mechanics, UI, bug fixing, and asset integration under the guidance of senior developers. Strong proficiency in C# and understanding of game development principles are essential. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and grow technical skills in a professional game development environment.

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A typical day for a Junior Unity Game Developer includes writing and debugging scripts, collaborating with artists and designers to bring game features to life, and attending team meetings to discuss project progress. You may review feedback from senior developers, perform routine testing of game builds, and help optimize performance within the Unity engine. The role often involves ongoing learning as you pick up new tools or stay updated on industry best practices. Overall, the work environment is collaborative and dynamic, making teamwork and communication essential for project success.

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Lead Developer

The Mill

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$64.75 - $84.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Job Description

The Mill has been creating world-class visual effects built on creative excellence and cutting-edge technologies for over twenty-eight years. We believe in creating work that touches people emotionally, that becomes popular culture and that people love, talk about and want to share. We believe in great ideas beautifully told.

We are currently looking for a Lead Developer to join our team in New York.

As a Lead Developer, you will be responsible for the architecture, design, implementation and deployment of real-time applications, using game engines or other similar frameworks. You will assist production in project scoping and planning from a technical perspective. Through familiarity with design and CG processes, you will collaborate closely with creatives to achieve high-quality immersive content within the constraints of the medium. You will provide technical leadership for a team of developers and technical artists. You will assume ownership over the quality and robustness of the final project deliveries. You will constantly maintain awareness of emerging technologies related to new media applications.

Qualifications

Responsibilities: 

  • Lead a team of developers and technical artists on various Emerging Technology projects.
  • Be able to articulate technically complex concepts concisely for non-technical collaborators and clients.
  • Collaborate directly with creative directors, designers, clients and external vendors.
  • Daily interactions with production team to stay on schedule with all tasks and assist with bidding.
  • Research / experiment with new hardware and software.

Required skills, knowledge and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or similar field.
  • A minimum of 3 years of professional experience.
  • Fluency writing real-time shaders using GLSL/HLSL.
  • Understanding of the real-time graphics GPU pipeline.
  • Fluency in C++ and/or C#.
  • Proficiency with Unreal Engine, Unity or any proprietary game engine.
  • Proficiency with Git/Perforce or other version control systems.
  • Comfortable learning new software and programming languages.
  • Understanding of content & technical pipeline.
  • Solid software engineering skills; ability to write maintainable and robust code.
  • Able to self-direct and comfortable with rapid prototyping and iteration.
  • Able to think creatively outside the box.Experience working in interdisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate under tight deadlines.Strong time management & organization skills.
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