Unity Game Developer

Akima, LLC is partnering with Pinnacle Solutions (an Akima company) to staff a Unity Game Developer role supporting the creation of serious games on a virtual development team. This hybrid position is based in Huntsville, AL, and the day-to-day work centers on building and debugging gameplay features using Unity while collaborating with other disciplines.

You will help implement game functionality with a team that includes designers, artists, and senior developers, following established development standards and using proprietary development tools. The work also involves identifying and addressing issues that impact performance and gameplay consistency, alongside regular review and meeting cadences and staying current with relevant industry trends and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers, artists, and senior developers to implement gameplay features.
• Follow development standards using proprietary development tools.
• Debug and resolve bugs, performance issues, and gameplay inconsistencies.
• Participate in regular development reviews and team meetings, while staying updated on industry trends and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Game Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge of 2D/3D game mechanics.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (C#, C++, etc.).
• Familiarity with the Unity game engine.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with close attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team and incorporate constructive feedback.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.

Technologies

• Unity
• C#
• C++
• Git
• SVN
• Perforce
• Lua

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN, Perforce, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of game physics, or AI systems.
• Familiarity with agile development workflows.
• Experience in AR/VR development.
• Experience in the Lua programming language.
• One or more shipped titles.