Unity Game Programmer (Mid-Level)

We are seeking a talented, motivated and experienced C# Unity Game Developer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to both the development of new game features and the improvement of our existing titles. You’ll be instrumental in optimizing code, maintaining game performance, and porting games to multiple platforms.

If you’re passionate about game development, thrive in a collaborative environment, and enjoy solving complex challenges, we want to hear from you! The qualified individual will work with the rest of the team to further scale our current games and launch new game titles.

About Tapblaze

Here at TAPBLAZE, our mission is to make great games for players that will be remembered for decades. As a small team, we have created games such as "Good Pizza, Great Pizza" that have been downloaded more than 300 million times across the globe, giving a fun, innovative experience to millions of players every day. Our core values are the reason we have found success as an independent studio and guide our hiring process: we are ambitious, disciplined, ownership-minded, results oriented, and extraordinary. We operate internationally and we are growing day by day; the company is entirely self-funded, we only answer to our players.

We are seeking individuals that have the same core values and are looking to level up themselves, the games they work on and the company they work for. Only with great attention to details can this be achieved - please mention "beauty is in the details" in your cover letter.

OBJECTIVES

• Design and develop games for Android and iOS platforms using the Unity3D engine;
• Build and maintain game client architecture, focusing on the development of core engineering modules;
• Collaborate closely with designers, artists, and server engineers to streamline game content production processes and improve our tech stack;
• Ensure high-quality mobile game client performance, optimizing for smooth gameplay across various mobile devices;
• Explore new game client technologies, identify emerging trends, and develop practical implementation strategies for innovative features;
• Perform code reviews and optimize performance to ensure software quality aligns with company standards and best practices;
• Gets things done on time.
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Proficient in C# and Lua for developing core game functionalities, with a strong preference for candidates who have experience in rendering and performance optimization;
• Familiar with adaptation and optimization of game architecture and code targeting mobile optimization;
• Prioritize work based on player view point, company objectives and timelines;
• Exceptional attention to detail is a must; in your application/cover letter please mention the phrase “beauty is in the details”;
• Excellent coding skills, with a passion for the game industry. Strong communicator with a high sense of responsibility and the ability to thrive under pressure.
  
  

Education And Experience

• 3+ years of Unity programming experience from another game studio, must have worked on live mobile game;
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or a related field; highly skilled in Unity with a deep understanding of the engine’s core functionalities and architecture;
• Pluses: Master (MS) degree in a STEM-related field;
• Pluses: Experience in converting Unity projects to HTML5, with a solid understanding of best practices for HTML5 performance optimization.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Los Angeles, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work;
• Prolonged period of time sitting at a desk and computer.
  
  

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce TAPBLAZE recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with vendors and partners.

For best consideration, include a cover letter in your application explaining why you would be a great fit.