Important:
While we recognize there is talent all over the world, we can only consider Canadian residents at this time. We will be prioritizing talent located in Ontario first, as it fits the needs of our organization best.
A Little About Us:
Making fans - That’s what we’re all about! Since our humble beginnings in 2011, these two words have driven Big Viking Games to become the successful company it is today. We are focused on making our mark as a next-generation, live operations games company.
The Nitty Gritty:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Unity Engineer to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Unity and C# programming, with a strong background in developing high-quality games or applications. You will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and optimization of our projects, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Main POC for all Unity Development Efforts: Take ownership of the entire development lifecycle for Unity-based projects, from concept to delivery.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with designers, artists, and other engineers to implement new features and enhance existing ones.
- Optimize Performance: Ensure applications are optimized for maximum speed and scalability across various platforms.
- Mentor Team Members: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
- Code Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews to maintain high-quality code standards and best practices.
- Technical Problem-Solving: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues promptly.
- Stay Current: Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices to ensure our products remain competitive.
- Project Planning: Contribute to project planning, estimation, and risk management to meet deadlines and deliverables.
- Implement Automated Testing: Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks to ensure code quality and reliability.
- Vendor Management: Coordinate with external vendors and contractors, managing timelines, deliverables, and ensuring that outsourced work meets our quality standards.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in Unity development.
- Minimum of 3 published games
- Previous experience in a senior or lead engineering role.
- Technical Skills:
- Expert proficiency in Unity and C# programming.
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
- Experience with 3D/2D game mechanics, physics, animation, and UI development.
- Proficient with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).
- Knowledge of mobile and web pipelines
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven leadership and mentorship capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with multiplayer/networking technologies
- Familiarity with shader programming and graphics optimization techniques.
- Previous experience working on a MMO
- Previous experience working with ActionScript
- Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- A generous amount of Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Days)
- Competitive Salaries
- Professional Growth
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Vikoins (Peer Recognition Program & Rewards)
- Stock Options
- Group RRSP Matching
- Remote events/meetings to stay connected with your peers and share company updates
- Remote work environment
Becoming a Viking:
- Does the idea of working for a gaming company doing what you love everyday sound exciting? Great, we’d love to hear from you! Send us your resume and cover letter.
- Big Viking Games is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Accommodation may be provided in all parts of the hiring process.
Top Skills
What We Do
Since our humble beginnings in 2011, these two words have driven Big Viking Games to become the successful company it is today. We are focused on making our mark by building awesome free-to-play mobile and social games. We’re one of the largest independent mobile and social game studios in Canada and a pioneer in mobile HTML5 games!
The company has grown profitably to a team of over 70+ Vikings across two studios in Toronto and London, ON. Prior to 2020, we had 2 studios, but we’ve now converted to a 100% remote company!
From our beginnings with hits like FishWorld and YoWorld, we strive to become a leader in live operations. Our titles are played by millions of people on iOS, Android, Facebook, and the web.
