Senior Unity Software Engineer

About the role

This position operates within the Ludios studio, guiding feature delivery for mobile games at a global scale. The role targets experienced programmers who thrive in Agile, data-driven environments and understand the nuances of live service titles. You will work within small, cross-functional teams, reviewing each other's work rigorously and shipping features in small, testable batches. Most workflows will follow Agile practices such as sprints and daily standups, ensuring transparency and rapid iteration. A significant portion of your week will be dedicated to planning, code review, and debugging, highlighting the need for discipline beyond just writing new code. The ability to explain complex technical decisions in plain, understandable words separates strong engineers from the rest in this role. You will be a key contributor to maintaining and extending a large legacy project while ensuring new ideas are prototyped and iterated upon quickly.

Key facts

What you'll do

Implement gameplay features in Unity to support product goals for global players across diverse markets.

Develop new titles, features, and live operations while optimizing code and memory for peak performance on iOS and Android devices.

Design and plan system architecture using strong OOP principles to sustain long-term project health and scalability.

Review code meticulously and write comprehensive unit tests to uphold strict quality standards across the entire codebase.

Extend a large existing legacy project and rapidly prototype new ideas to iterate on gameplay mechanics and internal tooling.

Use the Deep Profiler, Frame Debugger, and Memory Profiler daily to diagnose and resolve complex performance bottlenecks under production conditions.

Build robust UI elements and intricate gameplay systems in Unity to create responsive, high-fidelity player experiences.

Manage source code in Git and other version control systems with precision to support streamlined team workflows and branching strategies.

Work with sprawling existing code bases to integrate new functionality while maintaining absolute stability and preventing regressions.

Apply GLSL/HLSL and ShaderGraph to create custom visual effects when required by ambitious design specifications.

Communicate proactively with product and design teams to clarify requirements and align on clear, measurable deliverables.

Investigate and resolve production issues found in live games, ensuring minimal disruption to players and stable experiences.

Champion best practices in software engineering, code cleanliness, and documentation to elevate the entire team's standards.

Collaborate with engineering peers to conduct code reviews, share knowledge, and mentor less experienced developers on the team.

Requirements

You must possess at least 5 years of hands-on experience with Unity and C# as a professional programmer in shipped titles.

You must have a can-do mentality that drives improvement, on-time delivery, and a relentless focus on solving hard problems.

You must demonstrate strong architectural skills, deep knowledge of design patterns, and extensive experience with object-oriented programming.

You must have a solid background in mobile gaming and liveops systems, including analytics, monetization, and player progression.

You must be proficient with Unity UI toolkits and gameplay programming across multiple screen sizes and input methods.

You must be comfortable navigating sprawling existing code bases and extending legacy systems without breaking critical functionality.

You must have excellent written and verbal English skills to communicate effectively with global stakeholders and team members.

You must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience to demonstrate equivalent knowledge in the field.

You must be able to work hybrid in Jakarta, balancing remote flexibility with regular office presence for collaboration.

You must be proficient in using profiling tools to identify and fix performance issues before they reach production.

Nice to have

Strong mobile gaming and liveops system background with shipped titles in production environments.

Experience with ShaderGraph and low-level shader programming using GLSL/HLSL to create advanced visual effects.

Practical notes

The role is based in Jakarta with hybrid office days and remote flexibility to accommodate different working styles.

Employment includes statutory benefits such as BPJS Health and BPJS Social as required by local regulations.

The interview process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by one or two technical rounds involving coding problems, past project discussions, and system design questions.

Some stages may include a take-home task to evaluate practical problem-solving under realistic conditions.

Final rounds focus heavily on team fit, allowing candidates to ask detailed questions about the role, team dynamics, and manager priorities.

Interviews are designed to assess how candidates break down unfamiliar problems, and scoring is based on thought process and debugging approach rather than finding a single correct answer.

Career growth

Engineering careers usually progress from individual contributor to senior, staff, and principal levels over time.

Some engineers may move into management tracks and lead teams of five to twenty people, while others prefer to stay on the technical track.

Growth is determined by demonstrated impact, ownership of complex systems, and the ability to mentor peers, not merely by tenure or years of service.

A typical engineering ladder at Tripledot Studios has clear levels with defined expectations for scope, quality, accountability, and mentorship at each stage.

Moving up to the next level usually requires owning outcomes end to end, taking responsibility for major features, and delivering results that exceed expectations.

Questions to ask

Useful questions for the interview include asking what a typical week looks like in Ludios and how work is prioritized and assigned.

It is reasonable to ask about the specific tools, engines, and workflows the team relies on for daily development.

Understanding how feedback is given and received, and how performance reviews are conducted, can provide insight into the team culture.

Asking how the role has evolved recently and what the team wishes it had when they first joined helps candidates understand future expectations.

Questions about the manager's current priorities, roadmap challenges, and success metrics are especially valued by the hiring team.

Candidates should prepare to discuss their past projects in detail, explaining technical decisions, trade-offs, and the reasoning behind architectural choices.

Practicing a few problems aloud with a focus on clean code, edge cases, and optimization will demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities during the technical interview.

Reviewing your own past projects and being ready to discuss lessons learned from shipped games will help you showcase continuous improvement and professional maturity.

The hiring team looks for engineers who can communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and contribute high-quality code from day one.

This role offers the opportunity to work on live games enjoyed by millions, using industry-standard tools like Unity, Git, GLSL, HLSL, and ShaderGraph.

You will have the chance to grow your skills in mobile performance optimization, liveops implementation, and scalable game architecture.

Success in this role will be measured by your ability to deliver stable features, resolve critical bugs, and contribute to the long-term technical health of the Ludios portfolio.

The team values ownership, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset, ensuring that every engineer can make a meaningful impact on the product and the players who enjoy it.