Role Description
This position requires you to reside in Japan during your employment with Wizcorp. Wizcorp is looking for highly experienced Unity Programmers to work on exciting projects for next-generation consoles. Depending on your background, skills, and experience, we’ll find the most suitable role within our teams.
Is this job for me? 👨🦰👩🦳🧑🦲
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You have several years of work experience working with Unity and have released games on PC and consoles.
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C# needs to be your lingua franca, but you should also not be afraid to deep-dive into the engine itself, building plugins and tools in C++ or any other language necessary to make improvements.
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You have experience solving deep, complex problems in the various Unity rendering pipelines, the Addressables system, and other key systems of Unity.
Typical day 🎮📆🕹️
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Review code from other engineers and ensure they meet quality expectations.
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Implement control systems for consoles in a clean and extensible manner.
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Investigate performance on the target platform and modify the game or engine to improve this.
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Test updated code on target platforms to ensure correctness and performance.
The ideal candidate will be able to:
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Utilize their full grasp of Unity's lifecycle, including domain reloading, scene management, and deep profiling.
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Work confidently to solve deep, complex problems in Unity's rendering pipelines - primarily URP, with familiarity in HDRP, SRP, or custom pipelines considered a strong plus.
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Structure and build logical, performant groups of assets using the Addressables system.
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Design and implement custom editor extensions, inspectors, and tools to streamline workflows.
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Work autonomously on your code with minimal oversight.
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Break down large features into engineering tasks and work with other engineers to complete them.
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Mentor engineers in software development best practices.
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Have an interest in working on both games and their tools.
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Confidently communicate with all members of the company.
Qualifications
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Ability to write clean, readable, performant code and design the architecture around it.
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Excellent debugging and optimization skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication.
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Willingness to work as part of a team and contribute to technical discussions.
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Eager to both provide and receive constructive feedback for continual growth.
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Strong software development skills, design theory, and development processes.
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Strong personal time management.
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End-to-end software development knowledge.
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Full grasp of Unity's lifecycle, domain reloading, scene management, and deep profiling.
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Experience in one or multiple of the following:
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Development experience in Unity's rendering pipelines - primarily URP, with familiarity in HDRP, SRP, or custom pipelines considered a strong plus.
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Experience setting up and managing usage of Unity’s Addressable system.
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Familiarity with Unity’s core system internal systems, and knowledge on how to customize them.
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Designing and implementing custom editor extensions, inspectors, and tools to streamline workflows.
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Development targeting PlayStation platforms and Nintendo platforms.
Requirements
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University degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline; or relevant professional experience.
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For Japan-based candidates: 5+ total years of professional software engineering experience, including 2+ years of professional experience using Unity and 2+ years of professional experience developing console games (including using test kits and dev kits).
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For overseas-based candidates: 7+ total years of professional software engineering experience, 6+ years of professional experience using Unity and 6+ years of professional experience developing console games (including using test kits and dev kits).
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Solid software engineering abilities (good code hygiene, familiarity with various coding patterns, etc.).
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Strong experience with C++ and debugging in Unreal Engine.
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Comfortable with source code management systems (Git, SVN, Perforce, etc.).
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At least conversational Japanese proficiency - JLPT N3 or above.
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English proficiency (ability to read, write, and discuss technical matters).
Benefits
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Monthly allowance for home office equipment and supplies (15,000 JPY/month).
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Private language tutoring (Japanese and/or English).
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Commute fees (however, train passes are not reimbursed).
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Weekends and national holidays.
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Summer/winter vacation: 5 days per year (paid, applicable after the probation period).
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Annual Paid Leave: 10 days per year (first year, following the probation period).
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Bereavement/funeral leave.
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Sick leave: 5 days per year (paid, applicable after the probation period).
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Social insurance.
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Parental leave.
