Principal Programmer

Principal Programmer – Simulation Development Salary: $120K–$150K plus bene’s Location: Remote (excludes NY & CA)Our client is seeking an experienced Principal Programmer to lead their Simulation Development team. This role is ideal for a Unity expert who can architect core systems, mentor developers, and drive technical innovation across multiple products. Responsibilities● Architect and implement complex systems and tools in Unity● Lead technical initiatives, evaluate and integrate new tech● Mentor junior programmers and establish best practices● Collaborate with design, art, and production teams● Optimize performance across platforms● Contribute to technical documentation and code reviewsRequirements● 8+ years programming experience (games/simulation or related)● Expert in Unity3D (C#) with deep architectural knowledge● Proven experience with Unity ECS● Advanced Git workflows (branching/merging)● Strong performance profiling & optimization skills● Solid grasp of design patterns and clean architecture● Excellent problem-solving and communication skillsBonus Skills● Other engines/languages● Shader development (HLSL/GLSL, Shader Graph)● Networking/multiplayer implementation● Agile methodology (Scrum/Kanban)● Portfolio of shipped titlesBenefits● Remote role (no NY or CA)● $120K–$150K salary + full benefits (401k, health, PTO, holidays)● Collaborative and growth-focused environment● Background check required Apply To This Job