The opportunity
Parsec creates ultra-low latency, high-performance remote desktop technology that empowers creative professionals to work from anywhere, businesses to embrace flexible workplaces, and individuals to play together from anywhere. We're growing so that we can help leaders in gaming, entertainment, engineering, and architecture build the things we love, whether they're in the office or working from home. Parsec is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Unity.
Parsec is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join our small but talented native team, working on our low latency game streaming app. The Parsec app is the foundation of everything we’ve accomplished as a company, and the product our customers use and love daily. We’re looking for someone who will join our team, drive innovation in the core technology, and mentor other engineers at Parsec. To be successful, you’ll need to be able to jump into C code without breaking a sweat, pursue hard problems that you have no prior experience with, and build lean, “performant, modularized, and maintainable code.
What you'll be doing
Work with UI, encoding/decoding, networking, input, and much more across multiple platforms
Jump into a C codebase on day one and confidently deploy code to more than 5 million people
Be fascinated with building cutting edge technology in gaming from video rendering to UDP protocols
Be obsessed with finding the right, low latency solution to the challenges we face
Listen to customer feedback, interpret the needs of the broader community, and find opportunities to delight our customers
What we're looking for
Hands-on experience working in a production C codebase.
Familiarity with macOS app development (e.g., IOKit, CoreGraphics, window/input management) and shipping native apps on macOS.
Familiarity with Windows desktop application development.
A deep desire to learn, improve a product, and make customers happy.
Experience working with a globally distributed team.
You might also have (optional)
Familiarity with Linux/Ubuntu app development
Familiarity with Windows & Mac Driver development
It's definitely a bonus if you’ve worked in the video game industry or your WASD keys are worn out from playing too many games on your computer.
Skills Required
- Hands-on experience working in a production C codebase.
- Familiarity with macOS app development and shipping native apps on macOS.
- Familiarity with Windows desktop application development.
- Experience working with a globally distributed team.
Unity Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Unity and has not been reviewed or approved by Unity.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, vision, life/disability, and mental‑health/EAP offerings are positioned as comprehensive across eligible locations. This breadth aligns with large‑tech standards and is highlighted in official materials.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer matching is part of the U.S. package. Retirement benefits are characterized as competitive and a stable element of total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and family‑care support are emphasized, with indications of generous time off for new parents. These programs are presented as global in scope, with specifics verified by location.
Unity Insights
What We Do
Unity [NYSE: U] is the world’s leading game engine, powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month. The top mobile games in the world, the most played PC indie titles, the most innovative console games, and virtually all of the top XR and Web Games are developed, deployed, and grown in Unity. Unity also enables teams across industries like automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare to design, simulate, and collaborate in 3D — closing the gap between ideas and reality.
Why Work With Us
We believe the world is a better place with more creators in it. This is at the core of our business because we believe our technology can change the world. Our products give content creators the tools to not just entertain but to create innovative RT3D experiences and deliver better processes for almost every industry.
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