Staff Unity Client Engineer

Fortis Games Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Brazil

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• As a Staff Unity Client Engineer at Fortis Games Inc., you will be instrumental in shaping the future of our games by owning platform live operations features and driving innovation across the entire development lifecycle. This is a unique opportunity to apply your extensive creativity and technical expertise from the initial conceptualization and design phases all the way through to the ongoing support of live game environments. You will be a key collaborator, working hand-in-hand with our dedicated product, design, and engineering teams to conceptualize, build, and deliver high-quality, engaging game client features. Your contributions will not only enhance our player experiences but also establish robust, reusable components that will significantly accelerate development velocity across all of Fortis Games. This role demands a forward-thinking individual who can provide critical technical leadership, offer insightful architectural guidance, and actively mentor fellow engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• You will engage in the complete spectrum of full-lifecycle development for our game applications. This includes meticulously scoping new features, architecting elegant and efficient designs, implementing robust code, creating comprehensive documentation, and ensuring seamless deployment. Your work will directly impact the quality and performance of our games, making them more engaging and stable for our players.
• A core aspect of this role involves leading the technical design and championing sound design principles for all client-side features and shared components. You will be responsible for establishing best practices and ensuring that our codebase is scalable, maintainable, and performant, setting a high standard for future development.
• You will foster strong collaborative relationships with back-end engineers to seamlessly integrate server-dependent game features. This cross-functional teamwork is essential for delivering a cohesive and dynamic gaming experience that bridges the gap between client-side innovation and server-side functionality.
• Partnering closely with product managers, you will play a pivotal role in shaping product scope, meticulously evaluating technical trade-offs, and defining scalable, future-proof solutions. Your insights will be crucial in balancing creative vision with technical feasibility and long-term maintainability.
• You are expected to not only adhere to but also actively elevate the studio's development guidelines, code style, testing strategies, and architectural standards. This includes contributing to the evolution of these standards based on your experience and insights.
• A significant part of your responsibility will be performing in-depth client code analysis to proactively identify and resolve complex bugs and critical performance issues. Your ability to diagnose and fix intricate problems will be vital for maintaining the integrity and smooth operation of our games.
• You will be tasked with creating and reviewing technical design documents, serving as a clear guide for stakeholders and fellow engineers. These documents will ensure alignment, facilitate knowledge sharing, and provide a roadmap for complex technical initiatives.
• You will actively mentor and support other engineers on the team. This includes providing guidance on Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices, helping them adopt effective AI coding agents in their daily workflows, and fostering their professional growth within the company. Your leadership will help build a stronger, more capable engineering team.
• The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of software design principles and a commitment to Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, well-tested code.
• You will leverage your practical experience with AI coding agents and AI-assisted development tools, ensuring appropriate validation and quality control measures are in place to maintain code integrity and efficiency.
• As a team player, you will collaborate effectively with engineers, designers, and developers, demonstrating strong communication skills to foster a positive and productive working environment.
• Your role will be crucial in building reusable client frameworks and SDKs, empowering other teams and accelerating the development of new features and games across Fortis Games.
• You will contribute to defining and maintaining the technical roadmap for client development, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals and product vision.
• This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the technical direction of a growing game studio and to work on exciting projects that aim to connect players worldwide.

🎯 Requirements

• Proven experience developing mobile games or client applications using Unity3D.
• Demonstrated experience in building SDKs and reusable client frameworks.
• Strong software engineering expertise within the gaming industry, with a track record of delivering successful titles.
• Experience leading architecture and technical design decisions for complex client-side systems.
• Solid understanding of software design principles and Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.
• Practical experience using AI coding agents / AI-assisted development tools with appropriate validation and quality control.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote, team-oriented environment.

🏖️ Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the technical direction and culture of a growing game studio.
• Work on exciting projects with a focus on creating connected communities and inclusive gaming experiences.
• Collaborate with a seasoned team of industry veterans and talented professionals.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote working environment within the United Kingdom.

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About Fortis Games Inc.

Fortis Games is a mobile-first game developer and publisher headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on creating mid-core and casual free-to-play titles for iOS and Android, emphasizing live operations, data-driven design, and long-term player engagement. Founded by industry veterans from Kabam, Zynga, and EA, Fortis Games leverages proprietary analytics and user-acquisition technology to scale games globally. Its portfolio includes action RPGs, strategy, and puzzle games that target North American and Western European audiences, with additional regional customization for Asia and Latin America.

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