Unity Gameplay Generalist

WHO WE ARE

Lava Labs is in the exciting phase of soft launching our debut game, AFAR Rush. We've built our foundation with guidance from some of the industry's top experts. Our experienced team has developed games for PC, console, and mobile that have been enjoyed by hundreds of millions globally. Based in Nottingham and Amsterdam, and with many team members working remotely, we're dedicated to collaboration and focused on gaming. At Lava Labs, we prioritize a diverse team, valuing all backgrounds and perspectives, to create an environment where everyone feels at home and can excel.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our team at Lava is looking for a Unity Gameplay Generalist to join our rapidly growing organization. This role will have a major impact on the company's success and we are looking for someone with an ownership mentality to take the lead on building an awesome game for our growing Game Studio! If you are seeking an exciting opportunity to build something from the ground up, please apply today!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, debug, maintain and optimize various features/systems/tools for the AFAR title

• Writing clean, efficient and robust code using C# and Unity

• Collaborate with other disciplines, e.g. production, design, art

• Ensure reliability and performance through bug fixing and optimisation

• Work closely with Leads and Producers to plan and schedule tasks

• Help the team highlight and solve potential problems as they arise

• Keep up to date with best practices and new Unity3D features

REQUIREMENTS

• Good working knowledge of C# and Unity3D

• Proven debugging and critical analysis skills

• At least two years of experience working in the games industry

• Ability to work as part of a team and take the initiative

• Good verbal and written communication skills

PLUSES

• Experience working on a multiplayer game

• Computer Science or related degree

• Experience with Version Control Software (e.g. Perforce)

• Working knowledge of scripting languages such as Lua

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Whilst we have listed the requirements above, we recognise individuals have a wealth of talents to offer that can be of tremendous value, so whilst you may fall short of one or two of the requirements, you may have skills in other areas. We therefore strongly encourage you to apply if you feel you can demonstrate the skills required for the role.