Principal Programmer – Simulation Development
Salary: $120K–$150K plus bene’s
Location: Remote (excludes NY & CA)

Our client is seeking an experienced Principal Programmer to lead their Simulation
Development team. This role is ideal for a Unity expert who can architect core systems, mentor developers, and drive technical innovation across multiple products.

Responsibilities
● Architect and implement complex systems and tools in Unity
● Lead technical initiatives, evaluate and integrate new tech
● Mentor junior programmers and establish best practices
● Collaborate with design, art, and production teams
● Optimize performance across platforms
● Contribute to technical documentation and code reviews

Requirements
● 8+ years programming experience (games/simulation or related)
● Expert in Unity3D (C#) with deep architectural knowledge
● Proven experience with Unity ECS
● Advanced Git workflows (branching/merging)
● Strong performance profiling & optimization skills
● Solid grasp of design patterns and clean architecture
● Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Bonus Skills
● Other engines/languages
● Shader development (HLSL/GLSL, Shader Graph)
● Networking/multiplayer implementation
● Agile methodology (Scrum/Kanban)
● Portfolio of shipped titles

Benefits
● Remote role (no NY or CA)
● $120K–$150K salary + full benefits (401k, health, PTO, holidays)
● Collaborative and growth-focused environment
● Background check required