Senior Software Engineer, Native Editor Platform

Unity

Senior Software Engineer on Unity's Editor Platform Team developing cross-platform API abstractions. Working with a team to enhance Unity Editor application across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,400 - $195,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxMacOSObjective-CUnity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborating daily with a team of senior engineers with extensive platform development experience
From design to delivery, develop cross-platform API abstractions on Windows, macOS and Linux with a focus on native code
Keep the Unity Editor up to date on target operating systems by implementing support for new OS features and adapting to current OS design guidelines
Support our existing users and partners by maintaining and improving our existing codebase
Contribute to our team roadmap by working with Product Managers and partner teams worldwide to plan and deliver new authoring experiences for the Unity Editor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven modern C++ development skills
Experience with Win32, Cocoa (Objective-C) or GTK
The proven ability to foster and maintain cross-team partnerships with worldwide teams
Native debugger experience to root-cause and solve difficult platform issues
A passion for maintaining a rock-solid foundation while also moving the Unity Editor platform forward

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++Win32CocoaObjective-CGTKAPI developmentcross-platform developmentnative codedebuggingcode maintenance

Soft Skills

collaborationcross-team partnershipscommunicationproblem-solvingadaptabilityplanningteamworksupportpassion for developmentroadmap contribution