Backend Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience, particularly in building scalable systems that handle high traffic — you've successfully managed services from design through deployment and have a deep understanding of distributed systems. Your expertise in Unity is complemented by a strong grasp of performance optimization and system reliability, ensuring that user experiences are seamless and efficient.

You thrive in environments that demand low latency and high availability — your experience includes working with real-time data processing and you understand the intricacies of maintaining service uptime under heavy load. You are passionate about modernizing technology stacks and have a track record of improving legacy systems to meet current demands.

Collaboration is key for you; you enjoy working with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features that enhance user engagement and satisfaction. You are committed to data privacy and security, ensuring that all solutions you develop adhere to best practices in these areas.

Desirable

Experience with cloud infrastructure and services would be a plus, as would familiarity with advertising technologies and analytics. You are open to learning new technologies and methodologies that can enhance your contributions to the team.

What you'll do

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Unity, you will play a crucial role in developing and optimizing the backend systems that power Unity Ads. Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing scalable services that can handle billions of requests daily, ensuring that our advertising platform remains reliable and efficient.

You will work closely with product managers and other engineers to define system requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Your role will involve optimizing existing systems for performance and reliability, as well as contributing to the development of new features that enhance the monetization capabilities for game developers.

You will also be responsible for monitoring system performance and implementing solutions to improve service availability. Your insights will help shape the future of our backend architecture, ensuring that it meets the evolving needs of our users and partners.

What we offer

Unity provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that impacts millions of users worldwide. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development within the company.

Join us at Unity and be part of a team that is transforming the advertising landscape in gaming. Your contributions will directly influence how developers monetize their games and engage with players globally.