At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a talented team to develop and optimise games using Unity and other technologies.
- Company: Third Kind Games, a creative co-development studio with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Work-life balance, inclusive environment, and opportunities for continuous learning.
- Other info: Dynamic studio with a focus on creativity and professional development.
- Why this job: Make an impact on high-profile projects while growing your technical skills.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in the industry, strong C# and Unity experience, excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
As a Senior Unity Programmer you will have a desire to focus and specialise your technical skills further, working with our teams to reach your next career step as a Principal or Lead.
You will engage fully with our engineering processes, participate in code reviews, and support the team in building scalable, maintainable, and performant systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with a highly experienced team on all areas of the game, both client and server.
- Contribute to coding, debugging, and performance optimisation – leading from the front when challenges arise.
- Work with our team to develop features that address, enhance and achieve the objectives of the game.
- Deliver and own the technical design and implementation of large-scale features.
- Play a key role in bug fixing and helping the team to deliver milestones.
- Take an active role in the mentoring and development of junior staff.
- Promote and uphold studio standards for code quality, architecture, and documentation.
- Be capable of working autonomously, gathering your own requirements and creating your own solutions.
- Be capable of learning a new language or technology without guidance.
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
- Ability to adapt to changing project requirements.
- Strong desire to learn new technologies and grow professionally.
- Required Skills and Experience
- 5+ years' industry experience.
- Several years' C# experience.
- Deep understanding of Unity and also perhaps Unreal / Proprietary engines.
- Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, technical design, and debugging techniques.
- Excellent communication, mentorship, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience shipping games on various consoles, including PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and Switch.
- Proven debugging and critical analysis skills.
- Proven ability working in a team.
- Experience with cloud services such as Play Fab and Game Sparks.
- Experience with modern console development.
- About Third Kind Games
Third Kind Games – a Virtuos Studio – is a world-class co-development studio founded in 2016 by a team of nine former Activision veterans.
We are over 120 strong across the UK, working with major industry partners such as Blizzard, Amazon, and Microsoft.
As a studio, we work on many co-development projects simultaneously – everything from feature development, to remasters, platform ports, and full game development services across PC, console and mobile.
Our studio is driven by creativity and technical curiosity, and we love building an open, collaborative environment where everyone can excel.
Why Join Us
At Third Kind Games, we believe the best games are made by teams who feel valued, trusted, and inspired.
Our inclusive culture emphasises work-life balance, collaboration, and continuous learning.
As a Third Kinder, you will join a diverse and supportive team, working on high-profile projects while helping set new standards in creativity and technical excellence.
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Senior Unity Programmer employer: Third Kind Games Ltd
At Third Kind Games, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of creativity and collaboration. Our inclusive environment not only prioritises work-life balance but also offers ample opportunities for professional growth, allowing you to advance your career as a Senior Unity Programmer while working on high-profile projects with industry leaders. Join us in our vibrant UK studio, where your contributions will be valued, and your technical skills will flourish in a supportive team setting.
