Principal Gameplay Engineer (Unity, Mobile)

TL;DR

Principal Gameplay Engineer (Unity, Mobile): Designing, implementing, and maintaining foundational gameplay systems for an upcoming mobile multiplayer title with an accent on scalability, live operations, and strong social connection. Focus on architecting complex systems, solving technical issues in live environments, and driving improvements in developer velocity.

Location: Remote from Canada

Company

hirify.global is an early-stage company aiming to create great games that foster community and redefine how game companies operate, led by game industry veterans.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and maintain foundational gameplay systems for mobile multiplayer.
• Lead technical initiatives to improve developer velocity, game stability, and system architecture.
• Act as the technical authority for gameplay systems, owning their long-term health, test strategy, and performance.
• Mentor and support engineers, providing architectural guidance and promoting best practices.
• Drive the resolution of high-impact technical risks and cross-team dependencies.
• Collaborate with product and design leadership to align gameplay tech direction with player experience and business objectives.

Requirements

• Expert-level knowledge of the Unity game engine and strong experience with mobile game development.
• Demonstrated ability to architect complex gameplay systems and tools that are both intuitive and resilient to change.
• Proven track record of solving deeply technical issues that span multiple systems or platforms, including in live environments.
• Deep understanding of C# and performance-critical programming practices, with attention to data structures, memory management, and optimization.
• Ability to make strategic technology choices that balance business goals, user experience, and engineering constraints.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to align stakeholders, mentor peers, and foster collaboration.

Nice to have

• Experience guiding or developing test strategies for high-quality systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Change how games studios operate and create connected communities through games.
• Thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth.
• Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent in and out of gaming.
• Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.