Senior Software Engineer, Native Editor Platform

The opportunity 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 codebase
• Contribute 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

• 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

You might also have

• Refactoring legacy codebases
• Experience working with and authoring Docker container images

Additional information

• Relocation support is not available for this position
• Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

At Unity, we want our team members to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance.

• 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

Please note: Benefits eligibility, specific offerings, and coverage vary based on the country and employment status.

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. If you have a disability that means there are preparations or accommodations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please fill out this form to let us know.

This position requires the incumbent to have a sufficient knowledge of English to have professional verbal and written exchanges in this language since the performance of the duties related to this position requires frequent and regular communication with colleagues and partners located worldwide and whose common language is English.

*Note: Certain locations require a good faith disclosure of the base salary range for the role. The actual salary for the successful candidate may differ based on location, experience, and other job-related factors.