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# Senior Unity Developer

- **Company:** ELYSIUM
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $108,000.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Computer Animation, Artificial Intelligence, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Profiling, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Memory Management, OpenGL Shading Language, JSON, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Rapid Prototyping Process, Data Streaming, Visual Effects, WebSocket, WebGL, Digital Twin, Real Time Systems, Backend, Git, HLSL, Information Technology, Unreal Engine, Restful APIs
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://career.merrimack.edu/companies/elysium-inc/jobs/

## About the Role

4+ years of relevant Unity development experience; 5+ years preferred.

 - Strong Unity and C# expertise, including architecture, UI, animation, and real-time systems.
 - A shipped or published Unity title, product, demo, or production application you can discuss.
 - Deep practical experience with profiling, memory management, rendering, and performance optimization.
 - Strong object-oriented design, debugging, Git, and collaborative development practices.
 - Experience integrating backend services and third-party SDKs.
 - Excellent written and spoken English; a Computer Science degree or equivalent practical experience.

NICE TO HAVE

 - Unreal Engine (C++ or Blueprints), Blender, HLSL/GLSL, URP, shaders, VFX, or advanced animation workflows.
 - XR/VR, multiplayer/networking, Pixel Streaming, simulation, or digital-twin experience.
 - Mobile Unity, Unity as a Library, Addressables/AssetBundles, or CI/CD automation.

## Description

We are looking for a Senior Unity Developer to architect and own the real-time 3D experience at the core of Elysium. You will set technical standards, turn prototypes into production systems, and guide other developers while collaborating with 3D artists, backend engineers, mobile developers, and product leadership., Architect, build, and own scalable real-time 3D systems in Unity and C#.

 - Design reusable modules, establish coding standards, and lead code reviews.
 - Lead profiling and optimization across desktop, WebGL, and mobile targets.
 - Integrate REST APIs, JSON services, WebSockets, and AI-driven behaviors.
 - Partner with artists on production-ready Blender asset pipelines, materials, animation, and scene budgets.
 - Take features from rapid prototype through testing, release, monitoring, and iteration.
 - Mentor mid-level developers and communicate technical risks and trade-offs clearly.


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