Staff Unity Engineer (Profiling & Optimization)

TL;DR

Staff Unity Engineer (Game Development): Building and optimizing Unity game clients for mobile platforms with an accent on runtime performance, scalable system architecture, and advanced profiling. Focus on diagnosing CPU/GPU/memory bottlenecks, refactoring complex gameplay code, and mentoring engineers in optimization practices.

Location: Remote - United States

Company

hirify.global is an early-stage company building games that foster belonging and redefine how game companies work, led by game industry veterans.

What you will do

• Profile and optimize Unity runtime performance across gameplay, rendering, and asset systems on mobile platforms.
• Architect scalable, data-oriented systems for ECS, animation, physics, and UI frameworks.
• Lead investigations into CPU, GPU, and memory bottlenecks, defining baselines and measurable performance targets.
• Build and evolve profiling tools, telemetry systems, and diagnostic frameworks for mobile optimization.
• Refactor complex gameplay code for clarity, modularity, and performance.
• Mentor engineers in Unity performance patterns, Burst/Job System usage, and mobile optimization practices.

Requirements

• Deep hands-on experience building and optimizing Unity (C#) game clients at scale.
• Expertise in mobile performance optimization, including CPU/GPU profiling, memory management, and asset streaming.
• Advanced proficiency in data-oriented design (ECS, DOTS) and multithreaded programming.
• Strong understanding of Unity rendering pipelines, Burst Compiler, and Job System.
• Proven ability to debug complex, cross-system issues in live mobile environments.
• Experience shipping or maintaining mobile or cross-platform Unity titles.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to have a big impact on the products and overall direction of the company.
• Thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth.
• Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines.
• Belief in changing how games studios operate to create connected communities.