Lead Unity Engineer

Description:

Mind Candy, the creative force behind the iconic Moshi Monsters, is on a mission to bring Monstro City back to life through a relaunch on Mobile and PC, followed by expansion to consoles. The company is seeking a talented and creative Lead Unity Engineer who will play a central role in shaping the technical vision of this ambitious project.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the development of a brand-new 2D Unity game for iOS and Android, later scaling to PC and console platforms. You will architect and implement core systems including gameplay mechanics, UI, animation, and internal tools, ensuring scalability and long-term maintainability. You will write clean, efficient C# code, set coding standards for the team, and work closely with artists and designers to turn creative concepts into polished, magical gameplay experiences.

A key part of your role will involve prototyping gameplay features, optimizing performance across a wide range of devices, and mentoring engineers to foster a supportive, high-trust engineering culture. This hybrid position requires two days per week in the London (Soho) office, with flexibility for remote collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of a new 2D Unity-based mobile game (iOS & Android).

• Architect and implement systems for gameplay, UI, animation, and tools with scalability in mind.

• Write clean, maintainable, and high-performance C# code.

• Prototype quickly with cross-functional teams to validate ideas.

• Ensure smooth performance across diverse mobile devices.

• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.

• Collaborate with design and art teams to balance creativity with technical feasibility.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years of Unity development experience (with focus on 2D mobile games).

• Strong proficiency in C#, Unity 2D workflows (sprites, animations, physics, UI).

• Proven experience in leading or mentoring engineering teams.

• Familiarity with Git version control.

• At least one shipped mobile or cross-platform title.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Passion for children’s games, character-driven environments, and playful design.

• Knowledge of UX processes and experience collaborating with design teams.

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Points):

• Experience or familiarity with the Moshi Monsters IP.

• Knowledge of backend services (AWS, Firebase).

• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., CircleCI).

• Experience with modular game frameworks or reusable templates.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Why Join Mind Candy?

• Be part of reviving a globally loved kids’ IP with millions of fans.

• Enjoy creative freedom and the ability to directly shape the game’s vision.

• Build the technical foundation of a studio designed for long-term success.

• Hybrid flexibility with two in-office days per week at the London Soho studio.

• Opportunity to reimagine and reinvent Moshi Monsters for a new generation of players.