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Unity Graphics Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

Technical Artist (Senior+/Lead)

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$110K - CA$150K/yr

Own GPU performance for the game - partnering with the Graphics team and the Art teams to ensure ... Production experience working in Unreal, Unity or other AAA engines * Production experience with ...

Own GPU performance for the game - partnering with the Graphics team and the Art teams to ensure ... Production experience working in Unreal, Unity or other AAA engines * Production experience with ...

Experience designing interactive websites utilizing three.js, WebGL, React Three Fiber, Unity ... Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related field * Bonus:

Unity Graphics information

What are Unity Graphics?

Unity Graphics refers to the visual rendering and display capabilities within the Unity game engine. It encompasses everything related to creating, displaying, and optimizing 2D and 3D visuals, including shaders, lighting, materials, textures, and post-processing effects. Unity Graphics professionals work to ensure that games or applications look visually appealing while maintaining optimal performance across different devices. They often utilize Unity's built-in and high-definition render pipelines to achieve desired visual styles and effects.

What are some common challenges Unity Graphics developers face when optimizing game performance, and how can they be addressed?

Unity Graphics developers often encounter challenges related to balancing high-quality visuals with smooth performance, especially on devices with limited resources. Optimizing shaders, managing draw calls, and efficiently using textures are frequent concerns. Successful developers use profiling tools to identify bottlenecks, implement level-of-detail (LOD) techniques, and leverage Unity’s built-in rendering features to maintain a good frame rate. Regular collaboration with designers and programmers ensures visual goals are met without compromising performance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Unity Graphics Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Unity Graphics Developer, you need a solid understanding of computer graphics fundamentals, shader programming, and experience with the Unity engine, often backed by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Unity’s Shader Graph, C#, and graphics APIs such as OpenGL or DirectX is typically required, and certifications in Unity development can be advantageous. Creative problem-solving, strong collaboration, and attention to visual detail are essential soft skills for delivering high-quality visuals and working in multidisciplinary teams. These skills and qualifications are crucial for creating optimized, visually impressive real-time experiences that meet project goals and performance standards.

What is the difference between Unity Graphics vs Unity Shader Developer?

AspectUnity GraphicsUnity Shader Developer
Required SkillsKnowledge of Unity engine, rendering pipelines, 3D modeling, and visual effectsExpertise in shader programming, HLSL/CG, and graphics algorithms
Work EnvironmentGame development teams, multimedia projects, real-time renderingSpecialized in creating custom shaders for visual effects and optimization
CertificationsUnity Certified Developer, graphics design coursesShader programming certifications, graphics programming courses
Industry UsageGame studios, AR/VR applications, interactive mediaHigh-end game development, visual effects, real-time rendering projects

Unity Graphics professionals focus on overall visual design, rendering, and integrating assets within Unity. In contrast, Unity Shader Developers specialize in writing custom shaders to enhance visual effects and optimize performance. Both roles are essential in game development and multimedia projects, but they differ in technical focus and skill sets.

What are popular job titles related to Unity Graphics jobs in Ontario? For Unity Graphics jobs in Ontario, the most frequently searched job titles are:

SDK Developer - Unity C++ and Computer Graphics

Mawari Technologies

Waterloo, ON • On-site

CA$110K - CA$150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

Join the Revolution: Shape the Future of XR with Mawari

Imagine being part of a pioneering team that's transforming the internet, communication, and entertainment as we know it. Welcome to Mawari, a trailblazing company at the forefront of the XR (Extended Reality) revolution. We're not just building a new technology - we're creating a new, complete delivery infrastructure for the next generation of the internet.

The Opportunity

XR is a game-changer, and we're leading the charge. Our decentralized 3D & XR content delivery platform, The Mawari Network, is breaking down barriers and enabling seamless, real-time XR experiences. Our proprietary Mawari Engine technology stack that provides low latency, high quality streaming to end user devices powers the Mawari Network.

We're looking for talented individuals to help us drive its development and adoption.

By joining our team, you'll be part of a small, agile, and innovative company that's poised to disrupt the status quo. We're not beholden to legacy systems or traditional thinking - we're free to experiment, innovate, and push the boundaries of what's possible.

Our Vision

We're on a mission to democratize access to XR, empowering developers and creators around the world to build awe-inspiring immersive experiences that inspire, educate, and entertain.

Why Mawari?

As a small, well-funded company with a strong track record of success, we offer the perfect blend of stability and innovation. Our founding team is seasoned, visionary, and committed to creating a world-class company that's shaping the future of XR. With over $17M in funding to date and a growing network of world-class partners, we're poised for rapid growth and expansion.

Join the Movement

If you're passionate about XR, innovation, and making a real impact, we want to hear from you. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to:

  • Work on cutting-edge technology that's changing the world
  • Collaborate with a talented, global team of innovators
  • Contribute to the growth and development of a pioneering company
  • Shape the future of XR and the 3D internet

If you want to be part of something revolutionary and make your mark, apply now to join the Mawari team.

About The Role

Mawari is seeking a Unity C++ SDK Developer to help build Mawari's Decentralized Network for streaming cloud rendered interactive content and delivering it to XR devices.

You will work hand-in-hand with our Lead Engineer in defining and creating components that support seamless delivery of 3D content into experiences on mobile end-user devices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and support robust cloud-server streaming and delivery to Mawari's p2p Unity streaming app.
  • Integrate and support the Mawari Streaming SDK.
  • Optimize existing code to continuously push the limits to optimize performance, testability and maintainability.
  • Engage in design discussions and code reviews, bringing insights and sharing learning with team members.
  • Design and implement performant rendering techniques and graphics pipelines.
  • Work with shaders, GPU compute, and low-level graphics APIs (DirectX, Vulkan, Metal, OpenGL/ES

Key skills:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience and strong, proven skills in Unity 3D and C++.
  • Strong proficiency in C++, including memory management, performance optimization, and multi threading.
  • Experience with WebRTC or similar technologies.
  • Experience with graphics APIs such as DirectX 11/12, OpenGL, Vulkan, or Metal.
  • Solid experience building Unity applications, with an understanding of Unity's rendering pipeline.
  • Ability to write and debug HLSL/GLSL shaders.
  • Familiarity with native plugin development for Unity.
  • Proven experience profiling and optimizing rendering performance.
  • Understanding of graphics rendering engine pipeline.
  • Demonstrated P2P connection knowledge.
  • A keen desire to collaborate with others and to share knowledge.

Good to have skills:

  • Knowledge about how popular 3d data compression, video codecs and understanding concepts of them.
  • Implemented projects using Unity Render Streaming or similar technologies.
  • Experience with client-server architectures.
  • Understanding of rendering engine development and plug-in design.

Education and Experience:

We are most interested in what you have accomplished and your demonstrated ability to succeed in this role. You may have some or all of the following:

  • A degree in engineering or computer science.
  • 3 or more years of experience in a similar position.
  • Experience working with local and remote teams, including experience working internationally.

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary, stock option plan, extended health benefits (Medical, dental, prescription and more).

Perks and Work-Life Balance:

We're proud to have established our office at the Waterloo Accelerator Centre, a modern and dynamic facility located next to the University of Waterloo campus. Conveniently situated along the Ion light rail line, it offers easy access throughout the Waterloo Region.

The Accelerator Centre provides a bright, open, and flexible work environment, complete with collaborative meeting spaces and complimentary coffee, tea, and other beverages. At Mawari, we also offer flexible work schedules and paid vacation time to support work-life balance.

Other:

  • Contract or full-time employment may be considered
  • This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic team of successful serial entrepreneurs, software developers, researchers, and graphics engineers, and an extraordinary opportunity to build technologies that will enable the next iteration of the internet for billions of people.

Hiring Policy

Mawari Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building and supporting a culture of diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We hire the best talent regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. We are building a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that this benefits our employees, our customers, our products, and our community.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require special accommodation to complete any portion of the application or interview process, please contact us.