Senior Unity Engineer

We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky.

About Us

Join us to rethink how sports are experienced. Backed by our new AI-driven platform, we will be building live sports experiences to be more immersive, more personalised - giving fans a chance to take control, watch the game from new angles, even participate in the action, on any device. As a Senior Unity Engineer, you'll help shape the visual language of this new medium, using and extending Cinemachine to capture the pace and energy of live events. If you're excited by the idea of blending real-time data, cinematic tools, and creative storytelling, we'd love to hear from you.

We work in a fast-paced, exploratory environment where ideas are rapidly prototyped, tested, and refined. It's a space that rewards creativity, flexibility, and a hands-on approach. If you enjoy working iteratively, experimenting with new techniques, and solving open-ended problems, you'll feel right at home. If not, this may not be the right fit - and that's okay too.

What you'll do

• As a Senior Unity Engineer in Beyond TV, you'll focus on building and improving developer experiences, delivering cutting-edge, fast, and reliable features for our products. This includes developing immersive sports, gaming, and social TV experiences.
• Build real-time interactive experiences in Unity, with a strong focus on camera work, timing, and visual storytelling.
• Design and implement cinematic camera systems using Cinemachine and Timeline.
• Work with lighting, shaders, animation systems, and visual effects to create polished, expressive scenes.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to iterate on ideas and deliver high-quality prototypes.
• Contribute to the creative direction of projects through framing, pacing, and tone.
• Optimise content for performance across a range of devices, including lower-end hardware.
• Support integration with real-time data sources, APIs, or backend systems when needed.
• Take a hands-on role throughout the creative pipeline, from concept to final implementation.

What you'll bring

• Strong Unity development experience, ideally across multiple platforms (e.g. mobile, PC, WebGL, or TV).
• A background in 3D animation, VFX, or creative media production, with a clear understanding of visual composition and scene construction.
• Deep familiarity with Unity's camera systems, particularly Cinemachine and Timeline.
• Solid grasp of lighting techniques, shading, post-processing, and optimisation within URP (or similar).
• Comfortable working with shaders using Shader Graph or custom HLSL.
• An iterative, hands-on approach to problem solving, with a personal history of prototyping and experimentation (e.g. game jams, indie projects).
• A strong collaborative mindset, with the ability to work across disciplines and contribute creatively.

Nice to have:

• Some exposure to backend or data-driven technologies (e.g. GraphQL, Pub/Sub) is a plus, but not required.
• Audio skills (mixing, implementation, spatialisation) are not essential, but would be a valuable asset.

The rewards

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here's a taster:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place.
• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate.
• A generous pension package.
• Private healthcare.
• Discounted mobile and broadband.
• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences.

Inclusion & how you'll work

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Your office space Osterley

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

We'd love to hear from you. Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.