Junior Game Developer

RealityJam

. Perform basic gameplay programming for story-driven visual content using existing gameplay systems and features, primarily in the Unity engine .

Posted 10/22/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $20 - $21 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in gameplay programming within the Unity engine, focusing on 3D asset creation, optimization, and integration into game pipelines. Possesses a solid understanding of the 3D art pipeline and multiplayer networking frameworks, contributing effectively to team-based game development.

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Unity Gameplay Programming3D Asset Creation and OptimizationVersion Control Systems (Git)Tech Art / 3D Art PipelineMultiplayer Networking Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Gameplay Programming3D Asset CreationUnity Engine3D Modelling (Blender)Performance ProfilingAnimationLightingMaterialsRiggingDebugging

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationProblem SolvingCode Review Participation

Tools & Technologies

Unity Netcode for GameObjectsMirrorEdgegapPhotonCI/CD Pipelines

Industry Keywords

Game DevelopmentMultiplayer MMOTechnical DebtPlayer ExperienceCommercial Studio Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unity.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform basic gameplay programming for story-driven visual content using existing gameplay systems and features, primarily in the Unity engine
Create, optimize, and render 3D assets for in-game use, principally using existing assets and materials
Implement, test, and debug gameplay and player-experience assets and functionality, including 3D models and tech-art assets and systems such as PFX and interactions
Work with the senior development team to integrate rendered assets and systems into the game pipeline
Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
Identify and resolve bugs, performance issues, and technical debt as directed
Contribute to 5th Dimension, a multiplayer MMO game built in Unity with world-building tools, interconnected gameplay systems, and PVP/multiplayer functionality

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 1 year of experience as a production team member at a commercial studio working on a published game title, including internship or trainee experience
Experience using version control systems such as Git within a team environment
Must hold the right to work in the USA at the time of application
Intermediate understanding of the 3D pipeline in Unity, including animation, lighting, materials, and rigging
Intermediate knowledge of the tech art / 3D art pipeline
Knowledge of 3D modelling applications in Blender
Experience with Unity Netcode for GameObjects, Mirror, or an equivalent multiplayer networking framework is desirable
Demonstrable experience working within a commercial Unity developer team or 3D art team is desirable
Familiarity with .NET and server-side game logic is desirable
Experience with Edgegap, Photon, or similar multiplayer hosting and relay infrastructure is desirable
Understanding of performance profiling and optimisation techniques in Unity is desirable
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or automated and unit testing in a games context is desirable
Applicants must submit a resume and at least one of: GitHub profile, portfolio showing commercial or published work, or game credits
Shortlisted applicants must complete a technical programming task in the Unity engine, approximately 3 hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

PTO and sick leave
US Department of Labor Certificate of Completion
Unity Associate Certification opportunity, with the exam provided by Realityjam and proctored by Pearson Vue
Structured learning and direct involvement in shipping multiplayer titles
Mentored pre-employment pathway into the apprenticeship, where applicable
Potential progression to a permanent, full-time role after the 12-month apprenticeship, at Realityjam’s discretion