Lead Developer; Unity

Overview

Univrse is a Barcelona-based content creation VR studio developing premium multi-user immersive and interactive XR experiences. Our multidisciplinary and international team combines the physical, digital, and virtual worlds to create fascinating experiences. We love to open new paths to find unconventional solutions in the field of XR technologies.

We are on the lookout for a Lead Developer (Unity) to join our dynamic team. You will be driving the development of our cutting-edge VR products
, manage a team of talented developers, and be integral in shaping the technological vision of our projects. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for innovation.

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of the technical side of the immersive experiences we produce. Designing scalable, robust and high-performance solutions.
• Implement best practices for code quality, testing, integration and delivery as well as documentation.
• Oversee the development lifecycle from concept through deployment, ensuring timely delivery of features.
• Collaborate closely with product managers with regards to deadlines and resource management.
• Work together with artists and designers to ensure alignment and integration of all components.
• Oversee resource allocation and prioritize initiatives, balancing speed and quality to meet project demands.
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies, and drive innovation within the team.

• 6+ years of experience as a Unity developer, with at least 2 years in a senior or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and architectures.
• Proven experience working on live products.
• Solid understanding of client-server architecture and topologies.
• Hands-on experience in XR applications development.
• Proficiency with version control systems.
• Familiarity with multiplayer/networked application development, including both server-side and client-side programming.
• Skilled in reviewing code written by other developers via Pull Requests or similar processes.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to lead a team effectively.
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong experience working with Agile development methodologies.
• A genuine passion for technological advancements in the XR industry.
• Resolutive mindset with a strong drive to overcome obstacles and deliver effective solutions.
• Committed to mentoring peers, sharing knowledge, and evolving engineering standards within the technical team.

• Knowledge of Game Backend services.
• Hands-on experience integrating RESTful APIs.
• Interest or experience in AI-driven software development.
• Familiarity with art pipelines for VR.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Asset Management Strategies.
• Experience with live development platforms such as Unity Gaming Services or similar.

• A young, international, and dynamic work environment that is constantly growing.
• The chance to work on cutting-edge experiences.
• Work with talented people who are industry pioneers.
• Opportunities to experiment with innovative technologies.
• A competitive salary based on knowledge and experience.
• Breakfast, fruit & snacks.
• Beach volleyball on Tuesdays (during the summer).
• Creative retreat with the whole team.
• Frequent cultural and leisure activities.