Unity Game Programmer, China

If you're passionate about gaming, thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving complex challenges and ability to handle pressure, we want to hear from you!

ABOUT TAPBLAZE

Here at TAPBLAZE, our mission is to make great games for players that will be remembered for decades. As a small team, we have created games such as "Good Pizza, Great Pizza" that have been downloaded more than 300 million times across the globe, giving a fun, innovative experience to millions of players every day. Only with great attention to details can this be achieved - please mention "细节决定美" in your cover letter.

OBJECTIVES

• Design, develop, and optimize games for Android and iOS platforms using the Unity engine, emphasizing efficient GPU usage, shader optimization, and compatibility across various iOS and Android OS versions.
• Architect and implement robust, scalable client systems and critical engineering modules focused on performance and maintainability.
• Ensure superior client performance through proactive optimization of gameplay smoothness, memory usage, and frame rates across diverse mobile devices and OS versions.
• Evaluate existing codebases to determine the need for immediate fixes or comprehensive rewrites, aligning technical decisions with business goals and player expectations.
• Continuously improve collaboration and production workflows with game designers, artists, and backend developers.
• Mentor and train junior engineers, conduct regular code reviews, and maintain high coding standards across the engineering team.

COMPETENCIES

• Expert proficiency in Unity3D, with comprehensive knowledge of engine architecture, optimization strategies, and nuances of the Unity engine.
• Strong coding abilities, particularly in C#, with additional skills in Lua scripting as a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in GPU performance optimization, shader development, and rendering pipeline efficiency.
• Excellent task management skills; able to prioritize based on player needs, company goals, and project timelines.
• Attention to detail is critical – please include the phrase “细节决定美” (Details define beauty) in your resume.
• Passionate about gaming, exceptional communication skills, collaborative team approach, and ability to handle pressure.
• Fluent in spoken English for professional communications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related technical fields.
• Minimum of 5 years professional experience in game development, with a key role in at least one commercially launched game's full lifecycle (development, launch, iteration).
• Proven experience optimizing Unity-based games for various mobile GPU platforms and multiple Android OS versions.
• Develop and publish WeChat/Douyin (TikTok China) mini-games is a plus.
• Significant plus: Demonstrated experience optimizing Unity games specifically for smooth operation on lower-end Android devices for a mobile game that has millions of DAU.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Beijing, China: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work;
• Prolonged period of time sitting at a desk and computer.

The range for this role is 15k–30k RMB/month depending on experience, with the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce TAPBLAZE recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with vendors and partners.

For best consideration, include a cover letter in your application explaining why you would be a great fit.