Senior Software Engineer, Native Editor Platform

The Unity Editor Platform Team is looking for an experienced software engineer with an excellent working knowledge of modern C++ and desktop platform APIs to join our team of seasoned developers.

Our team focus is to provide the native foundation of the Unity Editor application across Windows, macOS and Linux. A successful developer in this role will have proven modern C++ development experience, as well as experience in at least one native platform API from Win32, Cocoa or GTK. The team’s goal is to provide abstractions to C# features that behave consistently across platforms while making use of the strengths of the editor user’s chosen platform.

What you’ll be doing

Collaborating daily with a team of senior engineers with extensive platform development experience

From design to delivery, develop cross-platform API abstractions on Windows, macOS and Linux with a focus on native code

Keep the Unity Editor up to date on target operating systems by implementing support for new OS features and adapting to current OS design guidelines

Support our existing users and partners by maintaining and improving our existing codebaseContribute to our team roadmap by working with Product Managers and partner teams worldwide to plan and deliver new authoring experiences for the Unity Editor

What we’re looking for

Proven modern C++ development skills

Experience with Win32, Cocoa (Objective‑C) or GTK

The proven ability to foster and maintain cross‑team partnerships with worldwide teams

Native debugger experience to root‑cause and solve difficult platform issues

A passion for maintaining a rock‑solid foundation while also moving the Unity Editor platform forward

Sufficient knowledge of English for professional verbal and written communication with global partners

You might also have (optional)

C# development experience

Postmortem debugging experience (Windows dump files, macOS/Linux core dumps)

Refactoring legacy codebases

Experience working with and authoring Docker container images

$130,400.00 - $195,600.00

This range reflects the anticipated base salary for this position. Beyond base salary, this role may be eligible for equity awards and participation in our company incentive plans (such as annual discretionary bonuses or sales commissions). The final offer amount will depend on several factors, including geographic location and the candidate’s relevant experience, professional background, and skill set.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance

Commute subsidy

Employee stock ownership

Competitive retirement/pension plans

Generous vacation and personal days

Support for new parents through leave and family‑care programs

Office food snacks

Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support

Employee Resource Groups

Global Employee Assistance Program

Training and development programs

Volunteering and donation matching program

Unity is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment and celebrate our employees across age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our differences are strengths that enable us to support the growing and evolving needs of our customers, partners, and collaborators.

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