Senior Unity Engineer

[ WHO WE ARE ] 

Based out of South Korea, KRAFTON, Inc. is committed to discovering and globally publishing games that deliver a uniquely fun experience with global production studios known for distinctive creatives. Founded in 2007, KRAFTON consists of PUBG STUDIOS, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings, Striking Distance Studios, Dreamotion, Unknown Worlds, 5minlab, Neon Giant, KRAFTON Montréal Studio and ReLU Games, each trying to innovate the enjoyment of games through continuously embracing challenges and new technologies, expanding our platforms and services to win the hearts of more fans. 

KRAFTON India has established itself as a trailblazer in the gaming industry, driven by its unwavering commitment to delivering distinctive and enjoyable gaming experiences. At the heart of KRAFTON India's success lies a deep understanding of the Indian gaming community. 

The company takes immense pride in its premier entertainment properties that include highly popular titles like BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), Road To Valor: Empires, Defense Derby, New State Mobile. These games have not only captured the hearts of Indian players but have also played a pivotal role in fostering a thriving e-sports ecosystem in the country. 

 With a focus on India, KRAFTON is dedicated to nurturing the gaming and start-up ecosystem. In line with this commitment, KRAFTON initiated the KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI) in October 2023. KIGI aims to support 6-10 teams annually with program durations ranging from six months to one year. Additionally, KRAFTON India has invested over $150 million in the Indian market in the past two years and has committed an additional $150 million to the Indian start-up ecosystem over the next three years. 

About the Role:  

We are looking for a Senior Unity Engineer specializing in multiplayer systems to build the backbone of our competitive mobile shooter. You will be responsible for creating a stable, responsive, and fair online experience. This role is critical to ensuring our game performs flawlessly under pressure, from backend integration to netcode stability. 

Responsibilities: 

• Establish and own entire core and peripheral gamplay systems 

• Implement UI, Animations, Sounds and auxiliary systems including SDKs 

• Develop and maintain the game's real-time multiplayer networking architecture. 

• Implement systems for lag compensation, predictive movement, and server-side hit registration to ensure competitive integrity. 

• Integrate and manage backend services for features like matchmaking, player data, and live-ops. 

• Work closely with the Technical Director to establish and maintain a stable, scalable server infrastructure. 

• Profile and optimize networking code for performance across low-end devices and variable network conditions. 

• Establish best practices for multiplayer development and contribute to the overall technical quality of the project. 

Requirements: 

• 5+ years of professional Unity development experience. 

• Proven track record of shipping successful multiplayer games. 

• Deep knowledge of multiplayer networking concepts, client-server architecture, and data replication. 

• Strong C# programming and debugging skills. 

• Experience integrating with backend-as-a-service (BaaS) platforms like Playfab or AccelByte. 

Nice to Have: 

• Passion for mobile games and PC/Console esports 

• Experience with Unity's Netcode for Entities. 

• Familiarity with server containerization technologies like Kubernetes. 

• Experience with anti-cheat and security measures.