Lead Unity & Console Developer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Lead Unity & Console Developer (Game Development): Leading a small team to build and optimize WW1-themed multiplayer first-person shooters with an accent on technical feature ownership, console development, and cross-team collaboration. Focus on ensuring robust performance, TRC/XR compliance, and maintaining high code standards for a multi-platform game series.

Location: Fully remote, but candidates must be located in Europe (within 2 hours time difference from Amsterdam).

Salary: €4,000–€4,700 per month

Company

hirify.global is a fully remote game studio that brings history to life in video games, focusing on authentic WW1-themed multiplayer first-person shooters.

What you will do

• Take ownership of technical features, ensuring the highest possible quality.
• Support console development for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, ensuring robust performance and TRC/XR compliance.
• Collaborate closely with design, art, and production to estimate tasks and align technical needs.
• Manage and mentor other developers, supporting the hiring process to build a high-performing team.
• Promote robust, reusable, and scalable code solutions within the team.
• Coordinate with other leads on planning, resource allocation, and effort estimations for complex technical topics.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working on Unity projects with a strong understanding of core engine features and workflows.
• Strong C# skills, including experience with multiplayer code and networking systems.
• Console Development experience (Xbox/PlayStation), understanding TRC/XR compliance and certification processes.
• Previous experience managing and/or mentoring remote teams.
• Strong understanding of game development, including pre-production, effort estimation, and release pipeline management.
• Fluent English for clear and effective cross-functional communication.
• Must be located in Europe (within 2 hours time difference from Amsterdam).

Nice to have

• Experience with development for Steam and Epic platforms.
• Experience with PlayFab, Fmod, Unity’s HDRP, or ECS/JobSystem.
• Understanding of PHP.
• Experience with Photoshop or 3D software.
• Passion for WW1 and history.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote company with strong methodologies for distributed teams.
• Open and friendly culture with an emphasis on collaboration.
• Opportunity to work on an established, critically-acclaimed game franchise.
• Focus on continuous quality and innovation.
• A team passionate about creating games and history.