Our client is seeking a seasoned Principal Programmer to lead their Simulation Development team. This is a hands-on leadership role for a Unity expert who thrives on architecting scalable systems, mentoring developers, and driving technical innovation across multiple products.ResponsibilitiesArchitect and implement advanced systems and tools in Unity3DLead technical initiatives; evaluate, adopt, and integrate new technologiesMentor and coach junior programmers, establishing best practicesCollaborate closely with design, art, and production teams to deliver high-quality simulationsProfile and optimize performance across multiple platformsContribute to technical documentation and participate in code reviewsRequirements8+ years programming experience in games, simulations, or related fieldsExpert-level Unity3D (C#) skills with strong architectural knowledgeProven hands-on experience with Unity ECS (Entity Component System)Advanced Git workflows (branching, merging, CI/CD familiarity)Strong performance profiling and optimization skillsSolid grasp of design patterns, clean code, and scalable architecture principlesExcellent problem-solving and communication skillsBonus SkillsExperience with other engines/languagesShader development (HLSL/GLSL, Shader Graph)Networking / multiplayer implementationFamiliarity with Agile/Scrum/Kanban environmentsPortfolio of shipped titlesRemote.
