Lead Developer (Unity) in Barcelona

🚀 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.

👉 Position Overview

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.

What will you do? 🚀

• 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.

Requirements

🖥️ Must have hard skills

• 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.

🫂 Soft Skills

• 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.

🔥 You will have a Big Plus if you are familiar with:

• 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.

Benefits

🚀 What do we offer?

💫 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.