Senior Software Engineer, Native Editor Platform

Unity

. Collaborate daily with a team of seasoned engineers with extensive platform development experience .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $115,400 - $173,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Modern C++ Development and cross-platform API Abstraction for Windows, macOS, and Linux, while maintaining and improving the Unity Editor application. Proven ability to collaborate with global teams and adapt to evolving OS design guidelines.

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Modern C++ DevelopmentCross-Platform API AbstractionNative Debugger ExperienceWin32, Cocoa (Objective-C) Or GTKCollaboration With Worldwide Teams

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Hard Skills

Modern C++ DevelopmentCross-Platform API AbstractionNative Debugger ExperienceWin32Cocoa (Objective-C)GTKC# DevelopmentPostmortem DebuggingRefactoring Legacy CodebasesDocker Container Images

Soft Skills

Cross-Team PartnershipProfessional English Communication

Tools & Technologies

Unity EditorAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Platform DevelopmentOperating SystemsAPI Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerLinuxMacOSObjective-CUnityC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate daily with a team of seasoned engineers with extensive platform development experience
Develop cross-platform API abstractions on Windows, macOS and Linux, from design through delivery, with a focus on native code
Keep the Unity Editor up to date on target operating systems by implementing new OS feature support and adapting to current OS design guidelines
Maintain and improve the existing codebase to support existing users and partners
Work with Product Managers and partner teams worldwide to plan and deliver new authoring experiences for the Unity Editor
Provide the native foundation of the Unity Editor application across Windows, macOS and Linux

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven modern C++ development skills
Experience with Win32, Cocoa (Objective-C) or GTK
Proven ability to foster and maintain cross-team partnerships with worldwide teams
Native debugger experience to root-cause and solve difficult platform issues
Sufficient knowledge of English for professional verbal and written exchanges
Optional: C# development experience
Optional: Postmortem debugging experience (Windows dump files, macOS/Linux core dumps)
Optional: Refactoring legacy codebases
Optional: Experience working with and authoring Docker container images
Optional: Experience using AI tools in conjunction with your skillset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity awards
Participation in company incentive plans, such as annual discretionary bonuses or sales commissions
Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance
Commute subsidy
Employee stock ownership
Competitive retirement/pension plans
Generous vacation and personal days
Leave and family-care programs for new parents
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