Unity Technical Lead

As a Unity Technical Lead, you will help us deliver a high-performance, robust, and scalable platform, and scenarios to our customers.

This is your chance to join a successful startup/scale-up and shape the project's future. We are using Unity as the main game engine for our product and we are looking to refine and improve a scalable technical platform where our engine will be critical to enable us to create an amazing experience for our users.

What you’ll be doing.

• Implementing game engine systems, tools and workflows for other developers and content creators, dependency management, and quality checkers.
• The primary responsibility is to guide the team in technical matters, ensuring the team achieves successful delivery of quality solutions.
• Responsible for team dynamics, encouraging and nurturing a culture of collaboration and cohesion. You will be orchestrating the collective efforts of the team to achieve their goals efficiently.
• Driving and participating in conversations and decisions regarding the technical vision for the game engine with technical, product, and content creator stakeholders.
• Evaluating new frameworks and tools that can be integrated into the existing engine without breaking previous implementations.
• Define and implement the optimal Unity architecture that supports Ubisim business goals in coordination with the Engineering Director, Web Lead, and Product Manager.
• Define and evangelize new designs, best practices, and workflows to align the development team.
• Identify bottlenecks in the development process and propose new ways to overcome them.
• Coach other developers and ensure alignment and consistency in the project.
• Ensuring code quality and best practices are applied in the team.
• Spending time hands-on writing code and driving technical discussions and decisions within the circle.
• Supporting the team to deliver on their commitments.

Competencies & Skills.

• 2+ years as Technical Lead using Unity. Deep understanding of Unity architecture, workflows, and tools.
• Proficiency in business English communication skills are required.
• You have been part of shipping multiple titles/products preferably on VR platforms and tool packages using Unity3D.
• Experience operating a game during the production and post-production phase (Game as a service mentality).
• You have a curious mindset and like to navigate all aspects of the project technical stack.
• Expert in C#.
• Excellent track record of building a high-performing engine and tooling for game designers and content creators.
• Strong understanding of game programming patterns.
• Directing performance optimization including CPU and GPU performance, memory, streaming, and build processes.
• Knowledgeable in refactoring and optimizing when it’s appropriate.
• Excellent code review skills.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with gamified education.
• Experience in at least one aspect of game technology development (audio, 3D, animation, gameplay, UI).
• Experience of working with VR.
• Broad .net/web experience (ASP.net, Blazor, etc).
• Understanding of CI processes and product release cycle.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and Architecture.
• Experience with DevOps.
• Experience with Web development.

Why Labster.

At Labster and UbiSim, we are driven by a bold vision: to empower the world with knowledge. Our mission is to captivate learners and dismantle barriers through immersive technology that improves lives. As a leader in immersive learning, Labster redefines STEM education by providing tools that break down societal and economic barriers, enabling students to flourish in their careers and communities. UbiSim is shaping the future of nursing education, equipping the next generation of patient-centric nurses with immersive VR experiences. Our work is urgent and impactful—addressing global shortages in healthcare and STEM fields while engaging students more deeply and democratizing access to high-quality learning. If you’re passionate about making a tangible difference in the world through education and healthcare innovation, this role will amplify your impact.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Equity program, providing you the opportunity to have ownership in the company's growth.
• Generous parental leave policy, including a phased return to work program to support your transition.
• Work with flexibility in a remote-first organization that values work-life balance.
• Flexible vacation policy so you can recharge when you need it.
• Opportunities to travel and connect with colleagues from around the world.
• Access to free 1:1 therapy sessions and mental health support through a membership with iFeel.
• The chance to get involved with our Values in Action and LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Groups, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Our commitment to you.

Labster is committed to selecting the best available candidate for every open position, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, marital status, ethnic origin, age, disability, or geographical location. At the same time, we aim to provide all team members with the opportunity to develop long-term careers appropriate to their abilities and ambitions. Labster is also committed to ensuring that recruitment procedures are fair, objective, impartial, transparent, and are applied consistently.