Senior Unity Developer (f/m/d)

As a Senior Unity Developer at Sunday, your key responsibilities will include collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance the gameplay mechanics and meta-game layer of our top projects, implementing technical features like tracking and advertising SDKs, mentoring junior developers, and solving complex challenges that arise during the development process. Your contributions are crucial in improving the overall KPIs and content of our mobile games.

Candidates for the Senior Unity Developer position at Sunday should have a minimum of 4 years of experience developing successful hyper-casual or casual games using Unity. A strong understanding of gameplay mechanics, technical implementations, and a willingness to work with existing code is essential. While a degree in Software Engineering or a related field is a plus, it is not mandatory if you possess the required skills and passion for mobile gaming.

Sunday is committed to the growth of its employees, providing ample opportunities for professional development. Senior Unity Developers can attend courses and training tailored to their career goals. We also foster a culture of learning and collaboration, allowing developers to share knowledge and best practices while working together on projects.

At Sunday, Senior Unity Developers will focus on building, enhancing, and maintaining hybrid-casual mobile games. You will be working on fun and engaging projects that aim to take the gaming experience to new heights, directly influencing the player experience with your innovative solutions and gameplay mechanics.

Absolutely! Sunday offers a flexible work-life package that includes the possibility of working remotely for up to two days a week. We understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to create an environment that accommodates the needs of our team members.

When answering this question, detail your previous projects, focusing on your role and the specific technologies you utilized. Mention any successful games you were involved in, what challenges you faced, and how you contributed to the outcome.

Discuss your methods for analyzing gameplay data and player feedback. Explain how you implement changes in gameplay mechanics, user interface, or monetization strategies based on this data to enhance player engagement or revenue.

Highlight your commitment to fostering a collaborative environment. Discuss specific mentoring techniques you use, such as code reviews, pair programming, and creating learning opportunities that promote skill and career growth among junior team members.

Provide a specific scenario where you encountered a technical obstacle. Address your thought process, the steps you took to investigate, and the final solution you implemented, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration if applicable.

Share any previous involvement in live ops teams, discussing how you contributed to maintaining and updating live games, including content updates, bug fixes, and player engagement strategies. If you have metrics demonstrating success, be sure to include them.

Talk about your approach to brainstorming and incorporating unique ideas into your games. Mention how you stay informed about industry trends or seek inspiration from other genres, along with how you collaborate with designers and artists to bring those ideas to fruition.

Discuss your familiarity with Agile methodologies, particularly the tools, such as Jira and Confluence, that you have used to track progress and communicate within your team. Briefly explain how you contribute to sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement.

Outline the steps you typically take when integrating SDKs, such as researching the SDK documentation, ensuring compatibility, and testing functionality. Mention any experiences that required troubleshooting and how you approached those situations.

Express your understanding of player psychology and how it drives game mechanics, progression, and monetization strategies. Explain how you leverage player feedback and analytics to adjust gameplay for maximum retention and satisfaction.

Share your team-building philosophies by discussing specific examples of how you have recognized successes (like team outings or shoutouts) and how you've provided support during challenges (like regular check-ins, offering help, or fostering communication).