Staff Software Engineer, Android Ecosystem

Unity

Staff Android engineer advancing Unity’s game engine across mobile, laptop, and hybrid devices. Leading runtime optimization, architecture, and cross-team platform initiatives.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 $153,000 - $300,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Android Systems Programming and advanced proficiency in C++, C#, and Java/Kotlin, with a strong focus on architecting and deploying large-scale platform systems. Capable of leading cross-functional technical initiatives while promoting software engineering standards and providing mentorship across engineering teams.

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Android Systems ProgrammingC++ ProficiencyC# ProficiencyJava/Kotlin ProficiencyPerformance Profiling

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Hard Skills

Architecting Large-Scale SystemsMultithreaded Software ArchitectureAsynchronous ExecutionDebugging CompetenciesTechnical DocumentationComplex Software Codebase AnalysisComputer Architecture UnderstandingMemory Hierarchies KnowledgeCache Mechanics KnowledgeCPU/GPU Interaction Models

Soft Skills

Technical MentorshipCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

UnityVulkanReal-Time 3D Rendering Methodologies

Industry Keywords

Game Engine ArchitectureOpen-Source ContributionsEngineering DirectionPerformance ImprovementsCross-Functional Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidJavaKotlinUnity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cross-team technical initiatives and drive consensus on architectural designs and implementation strategies
Profile, analyze, and identify optimization opportunities across the technology stack
Partner with stakeholder teams to develop and deploy performance improvements
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers across the organization
Promote rigorous software engineering standards and code quality
Contribute to strategic definition and roadmap planning of platform engineering initiatives
Author comprehensive technical documentation
Participate actively in design review processes
Investigate and resolve complex system-level issues spanning multiple software subsystems
Collaborate with platform, core engine development, editor workflows, and graphics system engineering groups
Deliver Unity platform support for an Android-based ecosystem across mobile, laptop, and hybrid form factors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive background in Android systems programming
Advanced proficiency in C++, C#, and Java/Kotlin
Demonstrated success in architecting, building, and deploying large-scale platform or runtime systems
Comprehensive understanding of computer architecture, memory hierarchies, cache mechanics, and CPU/GPU interaction models
Proficiency in asynchronous execution and multithreaded software architecture
Proven capacity to analyze, comprehend, and navigate large and complex software codebases
Documented history of leading cross-functional technical initiatives and shaping engineering direction
Advanced diagnostic, debugging, and performance profiling competencies
English proficiency sufficient for frequent professional verbal and written communication
Preferred: experience in game engine architecture and development
Preferred: in-depth understanding of C# and managed runtime environments
Preferred: active contributions to open-source software initiatives or published technical literature
Preferred: familiarity with real-time 3D rendering methodologies and modern graphics APIs, including Vulkan
Preferred: sound engineering judgment regarding the use of AI tools in software development workflows

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance
Commuting subsidy
Employee stock ownership
Competitive retirement and pension plans
Generous vacation and personal days
New-parent support through leave and family-care programs
Office snacks
Mental health and wellbeing programs and support
Employee Resource Groups
Global Employee Assistance Program
Training and development programs
Volunteer and donation matching program
Equity awards
Annual discretionary bonuses or sales commissions