Lead Unity Systems Engineer

We are seeking a senior Unity engineer to take ownership of Unity-based application systems and ensure software teams remain productive and aligned. This role combines hands-on development with technical leadership and project ownership.

The Lead Unity Systems Engineer will oversee subsystem delivery, guide architectural decisions, and proactively improve the Unity application framework that supports game developers and instructional designers. The individual will lead small engineering efforts, coordinate across teams, and ensure technical quality and delivery predictability.

This position requires strong C# expertise, experience leading software efforts, and the ability to operate independently with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

Technical Ownership

• Own defined Unity subsystems or projects from planning through delivery.
• Maintain and evolve the Unity application framework.
• Identify architectural improvements and technical debt reduction strategies.
• Ensure performance, stability, and maintainability of Unity systems.

Team Leadership

• Lead 2-4 engineers in sprint-based development efforts.
• Conduct technical reviews and provide design guidance.
• Translate requirements into implementation plans and development tasks.
• Ensure sprint commitments are realistic and delivered.

Developer Enablement

• Improve tooling, workflows, and internal systems to support developer productivity.
• Troubleshoot framework-level issues impacting multiple developers.
• Coordinate fixes or enhancements across teams.

Cross-System Integration

• Support integration between Unity applications and external tools.
• Collaborate with teams working on desktop applications and backend systems.
• Contribute to system-level design discussions across the organization.

Proactive Improvement

• Identify risks early and propose mitigation strategies.
• Improve processes where appropriate without adding unnecessary overhead.
• Communicate technical status and tradeoffs clearly to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years professional software development experience.
• 4+ years Unity development experience (C#).
• Strong proficiency in C# beyond Unity.
• Experience leading software projects or small engineering teams.
• Experience working in Agile or sprint-based development environments.
• Strong understanding of:
  
  • Modular system design.
  • Unity application architecture.
  • Performance profiling and optimization.
  • Version control workflows (Git).
• This position requires strong C# expertise, experience leading software efforts, and the ability to operate independently with minimal oversight.

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience with WPF or desktop C# application development.
• Experience integrating Unity applications with external systems or services.
• Experience maintaining or evolving a shared application framework.
• Familiarity with build pipelines and CI/CD workflows.
• Experience working in regulated or structured documentation environments.

Job ID

2026-21480
Work Type

Hybrid
Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is not just another federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Pinnacle Solutions, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Pinnacle Solutions provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Pinnacle Solutions delivers comprehensive services for general construction and renovation, as well as civil and marine construction.

As a Pinnacle Solutions employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.