Unity Game Play Engineer

Red Games Co.

Unity Gameplay Developer responsible for designing, building, and integrating gameplay experiences for mobile and PC platforms. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to enhance player experience in games.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expert-level knowledge of Unity and C#, with a strong focus on developing and optimizing gameplay systems for iOS and Android platforms. Proven ability to lead technical efforts, mentor team members, and enhance player experiences through effective collaboration and problem-solving.

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Unity Game DevelopmentC# ProgrammingGameplay Systems DesignPerformance OptimizationCross-Platform Development

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Hard Skills

Gameplay ArchitecturePlayer ControlsPhysics InteractionsAnimation SystemsAI DevelopmentState MachinesProgression SystemsPrototypingNetworkingGraphics and Shaders

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationSelf-OrganizationMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Game EnginesAgile DevelopmentDevelopment PipelinesAnalytics ToolsPlaytesting

Industry Keywords

Mobile GamesIOS DevelopmentAndroid DevelopmentGame DesignPlayer Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidiOSUnity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and refine responsive, engaging gameplay systems and mechanics.
Develop player controls, character behaviors, game modes, progression systems, AI, physics interactions, animation systems, and other core gameplay features.
Work closely with game designers to translate concepts and prototypes into polished, scalable gameplay experiences.
Rapidly prototype new mechanics and iterate based on playtesting, player feedback, analytics, and creative direction.
Improve moment-to-moment game feel through responsive controls, clear feedback, satisfying interactions, and thoughtful pacing.
Write clear, maintainable, and performant code for cross-platform mobile games.
Collaborate with producers, designers, artists, animators, QA, and other developers to ensure games are fun, responsive, stable, and engaging.
Partner with game directors and producers to estimate work, evaluate technical approaches, improve development processes, and identify and mitigate project risks.
Build flexible tools and systems that allow designers and artists to efficiently create, tune, and iterate on gameplay content.
Optimize gameplay systems for performance across a wide range of iOS and Android devices.
Improve content, development, and build pipelines throughout production.
Contribute to a culture of ownership and continual improvement through knowledge sharing, constructive feedback, and participation in agile development.
Mentor junior and intermediate developers, helping them strengthen their technical skills and improve the quality of their work.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Expert-level knowledge of Unity and C#.
At least five years of professional experience in Unity game development.
Demonstrated experience developing and shipping gameplay systems for commercial games.
Strong understanding of gameplay architecture, player controls, physics, animation, AI, state machines, progression systems, and game feel.
Proven ability to rapidly prototype, evaluate, and refine gameplay mechanics.
Experience collaborating closely with game designers, artists, and animators throughout development.
Strong knowledge of game engines, networking, performance optimization, graphics, and shaders.
Experience developing and optimizing games for iOS and Android platforms.
Ability to self-organize, lead technical efforts, and take ownership of features from concept through launch.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to balance technical quality, player experience, schedule, and project requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within a schedule in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to quickly learn complex systems and new technologies.
A strong passion for games and creating high-quality player experiences.
Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States.

Benefits

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