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Prisms VR

Unity Engineer

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

THE JOB Unity Developer Prisms seeks a developer with professional experience to build immersive ... areas of game development. * Highly motivated and skilled at both working individually and ...

Prisms VR

Unity Engineer

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site +1

THE JOB Unity Developer Prisms seeks a developer with professional experience to build immersive ... areas of game development. * Highly motivated and skilled at both working individually and ...

Spellbrush

Anime Games - Unity Engineer

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

Required : โ€ข 3+ years of programming experience โ€ข Strong C# skills โ€ข Strong Unity skills โ€ข Experience shipping at least one game with Unity โ€ข Deep understanding of Unity development โ€ข ...

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Gesture Games

Mountain View, CA

$10K/mo

... or mobile game development. * Strong engineering ability across inference pipelines, UX ... Helpful But Not Required Experience with Unity, Unreal, CoreML, TFLite, MediaPipe, AR, or motion ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for unity game development in California is $20.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.99 and $23.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is Unity game development?

Unity game development refers to the process of creating video games using the Unity engine, a popular and versatile game development platform. Unity provides developers with tools to build both 2D and 3D games for a wide range of platforms, including PC, consoles, mobile devices, and VR/AR systems. Developers use C# as the primary programming language in Unity, and the engine offers features such as a visual editor, asset management, physics, and rendering. Unity is widely recognized for its user-friendly interface and extensive community support, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced developers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Unity game developer?

To thrive as a Unity Game Developer, you need strong proficiency in C# programming, a solid understanding of game design principles, and experience with the Unity engine, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, 3D modeling tools, and knowledge of physics engines and animation systems is typically required. Creativity, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are standout soft skills for this role. These skills are crucial to efficiently develop engaging games, troubleshoot technical issues, and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.

What are some common collaboration practices for Unity game developers working on a multidisciplinary team?

Unity game developers frequently collaborate with artists, designers, and sound engineers to bring game concepts to life. Effective communication is essential, as developers need to interpret design documents, provide feedback on technical feasibility, and integrate assets created by other team members. Version control systems like Git are commonly used to manage code and asset changes, ensuring smooth teamwork and minimizing conflicts. Regular stand-up meetings and sprint planning sessions are also typical to keep everyone aligned on project goals and deadlines.

What is the difference between Unity Game Development vs Unreal Engine Development?

AspectUnity Game DevelopmentUnreal Engine Development
Required CredentialsTypically a degree in computer science, game design, or related fields; certifications like Unity Certified DeveloperSimilar degrees; certifications like Unreal Certified Developer
Work EnvironmentOften indie studios, mobile game companies, and small to medium-sized teamsCommon in AAA game studios, high-end graphics projects, and VR/AR applications
Industry UsagePopular in mobile, indie, and 2D/3D game developmentFavored for high-fidelity graphics and complex 3D projects

Unity Game Development and Unreal Engine Development share many credentials and work environments but differ mainly in their target projects and industry focus. Unity is widely used for mobile and indie games, while Unreal excels in high-end, AAA, and VR/AR applications. Choosing between them depends on project scope, desired graphics quality, and platform requirements.

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Software Engineer 2 (Unity 3D)

Sunnyvale, CA โ€ข On-site

Maxonic, Inc.
IT Servicesย โ€ขย 51 - 200 employees
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$67/hr

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Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Software Engineer 2 (Unity 3D).

Job Description:

Job Title: Software Engineer 2 (Unity 3D)                                                

Job Type: Contract                                                    

Job Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Work Schedule: Onsite

Pay Rate: $67, Based on experience

Description:

Primary Function of Position

  • We seek a Software Engineer with Unity 3D experience to join our growing Performance Solutions team. Our teamโ€™s mission is to leverage emerging technologies to help accomplish clientโ€™s mission of advancing minimally invasive care.
  • Our primary customeris Commercial organization, with quarterly deliverables of updates to our visualization, training, and demonstration tools.
  • As a member of our team you will work on the development of virtual reality, mixed reality, and traditional applications using the latest XR technologies to model surgical robotic hardware.
  • As a Software Engineer, you will support our team of senior developers and independently build features from clearly scoped, step-by-step direction. You will be joining a mature codebase, and a core part of the job is reading and understanding existing code well enough to extend it without breaking it.
  • The successful candidate must excel in an agile, focused, small-team environment and commit to high-quality deliverables on a quarterly basis. A strong sense of shared responsibility and shared reward is required.

Roles and Responsibilities
ยท Support senior developers in the completion of their tasks.
ยท Scope and estimate your own work accurately, and flag slippage early when estimates
change.
ยท Independently build features from clearly scoped, step-by-step direction.
ยท Collaborate with cross-functional team of developers, designers, and QA.
ยท Create good documentation for features and techniques that were tried and rejected or
implemented.
ยท Ability to transfer knowledge to and from team-mates.
ยท Architect software in a modular fashion to support scalable, reusable features.
ยท Build, debug, and deploy next generation XR and traditional apps for Windows and Android
in the Unity game engine using C#.
ยท Apply good software engineering practices to write elegant, maintainable, reusable code.

Minimum Requirements
ยท BS in computer science or related fields. MS or higher a plus.
ยท 3+ years of real-world experience developing and shipping Unity-based applications or video
games.
ยท Proven track record of onboarding onto a mature codebase and shipping meaningful
contributions.
ยท Experience developing for XR technologies and devices like the Meta Quest, HoloLens,
Apple Vision Pro.
ยท Strong knowledge and understanding of C#, OO programming patterns, and software
architecture.
ยท Ability to self-test, debug and verify own work before handing off to QA.
ยท Strong knowledge of using Git for source control, branching, and PRs.
ยท Great communication skills and ability to excel in a collaborative team environment.


Bonus Characteristics
ยท Ability to create UI/UX assets in Unity.
ยท Experience writing graphics shaders in Unity.
ยท Experience programming in other languages like Python, C++.
ยท Experience developing Android applications in Java or Kotlin and using ADB.
ยท Experience in creating and using animated 3D models.
ยท Experience with other game engines/tools that may be used in the pipeline such as Blender, Figma, Photoshop, Substance Painter, ZBrush, and Maya.
ยท Familiarity or experience developing for other game engines like Unreal, Godot,
Lumberyard, Source.

About Maxonic:

Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.

Interested in Applying?                    

Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Gaurav Bhatia (/) for more details.

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