Principal Gameplay Engineer

Who we are

At Fortis Games we aspire to make great games that bring people together while redefining how game companies work. We believe in building a sense of belonging through our games, their communities, and how we operate and treat each other. Through our game communities, we will create powerful connections and lasting memories. We will foster a culture of diversity, equity and belonging where together our diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds impact the games we make.

We are an early but mighty organization with a leadership team of game industry veterans. There are many opportunities for you to have a big impact on the products we'll be making as well as the overall direction of the company. If you're passionate about tackling difficult problems with direct and thoughtful communication and team first mentality, we may be the right place for you.

About the role

As a Principal Unity Gameplay Engineer at Fortis, you’ll take technical ownership of core gameplay systems in our upcoming mobile multiplayer title. A game built around simple, fast-paced sessions and strong social connection. You’ll play a key role in bringing our “Mass Social” vision to life: enabling players to quickly jump in and out of fun, approachable gameplay while still feeling part of a vibrant, evolving community. Partnering with cross-functional leaders, you’ll help shape the long-term technical direction of the game and ensure our gameplay experiences are scalable, performant, and deeply engaging.

What you’ll achieve

• Design, implement, and maintain foundational gameplay systems that are scalable, extensible, and optimized for live operations.

• Lead technical initiatives that drive improvements in developer velocity, game stability, and system architecture.

• Act as the technical authority for gameplay systems—owning their long-term health, test strategy, and performance across the full game lifecycle.

• Mentor and support engineers across disciplines and experience levels, providing architectural guidance and promoting best practices.

• Drive the resolution of high-impact technical risks, cross-team dependencies, and live issues—often under ambiguous or time-sensitive conditions.

• Collaborate with product and design leadership to align gameplay tech direction with player experience and business objectives.

• Contribute to and influence the broader technical strategy of the engineering organization.

• Evangelize reusability and system-level thinking by creating tools, libraries, or workflows that benefit multiple teams or projects.

What you’ll need to be successful

• Expert-level knowledge of the Unity game engine and strong experience with mobile game development.

• Demonstrated ability to architect complex gameplay systems and tools that are both intuitive and resilient to change.

• Proven track record of solving deeply technical issues that span multiple systems or platforms, including in live environments.

• Deep understanding of C# and performance-critical programming practices, with attention to data structures, memory management, and optimization.

• Ability to make strategic technology choices that balance business goals, user experience, and engineering constraints.

• Experience leading large-scale projects or initiatives that required coordination across multiple disciplines or teams.

• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to align stakeholders, mentor peers, and foster collaboration.

• Experience guiding or developing test strategies for high-quality systems—strongly preferred.

Why join us

There are many reasons to join us, but here are a few:

• We strongly believe we are changing how games studios operate and at the core of what we do is making great games that create a connected community

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We're not just about making Games Where You Belong. We're also about building communities where our people belong. That's why Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth.

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Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming

Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.