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# Sr. Software Engineer

- **Company:** ESS Direct Powered by Vertical
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Systems Engineering, C Sharp (Programming Language), Human-Computer Interaction, Software Coding
- **Published:** August 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/20e3ed39-e355-47b7-961d-da33b9e1f398

## About the Role

* Strong Unity experience
 + Approximately 3+ years can be sufficient if the experience is substantial, especially in gaming or similar environments.
 + Candidate needs to know Unity in depth, not just use it as a visual/design tool.
 * Strong C# coding ability
 + Must be capable of developing functionality inside Unity through actual coding.
 + Candidates who primarily use Unity without writing code are not a fit.

## Description

The role will design, develop, maintain, and support Unity based software applications for vehicle Human Machine Interface, interactive demonstrations, and driving simulations. The contractor will work with designers, systems engineers, vehicle/simulation platform teams, and adjacent software teams. Must-Have Skills


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