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Hire Pre-Vetted Unity Developers

Senior Unity engineers who have shipped games, not just built prototypes. Our vetted network covers mobile, PC, console, multiplayer, live ops, and XR. Available within 72 hours of your brief.

🎮 Unity Project Dashboard
⬤ BUILD PASSING
60
FPS Target
4
Platforms
12
Games Shipped
Build Progress 87%
C#DOTSHDRPMultiplayerMobileUnity 6
SPECIALISATIONS
Mobile Games
Multiplayer
Live Ops
VR / AR
WebGL
AVAILABILITY
Mid (3–5yr): 8 available
Senior (5–10yr): 12 available
Lead (8+yr): 4 available
What They Do

What Our Unity Developers Build

Unity developers from Nine Pixels come with real shipped-game experience. They know the difference between Unity code that works in a demo and Unity code that performs at scale across thousands of devices with different GPU capabilities and memory constraints.

Need someone to own a feature, lead a team, or take full technical responsibility for a production codebase? We match the seniority and specialisation to what you actually need.

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Mobile Game Development

iOS and Android game development with real device optimisation, memory management, and performance profiling experience. Not just builds that work on a flagship device.

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Multiplayer & Networking

Unity Netcode, Photon Fusion, and Mirror implementation with dedicated server architecture, lag compensation, and real-time synchronisation for competitive and co-op games.

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Live Ops & Live Service

Remote Config, event systems, A/B testing, analytics integration, and the backend plumbing that keeps a live game running and monetising after launch.

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XR & Emerging Platforms

VR and AR development using Unity’s XR Interaction Toolkit, Meta XR SDK, AR Foundation, and OpenXR for cross-headset VR and mobile AR games.

Skills & Seniority

What Our Unity Developers Know

Skills and tech coverage across seniority levels in our network.

AreaTechnologies / SkillsLevel
Core EngineUnity 6, Unity 2022/2021 LTS, URP, HDRP, Built-in RPMid Senior Lead
ProgrammingC#, DOTS/ECS, Job System, Burst Compiler, Async/AwaitSenior Lead
MobileiOS/Android optimisation, Addressables, profiling, battery managementMid Senior
MultiplayerNetcode for GameObjects, Mirror, Photon Fusion, Epic Online ServicesSenior Lead
XRXR Interaction Toolkit, AR Foundation, Meta XR SDK, OpenXRMid Senior
Tools & PipelineUnity Cloud Build, Git/Perforce, Odin Inspector, custom editor toolsSenior Lead
Our Vetting Process

Only the Top 5% Make It Through

Every developer in our network has passed a rigorous four-stage process before their first engagement.

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Portfolio Review

Shipped game credits, playable builds, and code or art samples reviewed by senior Nine Pixels staff: not HR.

60% filtered here
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Technical Test

A role-specific real-world task, not algorithm puzzles. A task representative of actual day-to-day work in the role.

25% filtered here
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Live Interview

60-minute interview with a senior Nine Pixels specialist. Code or work reviewed live; communication quality assessed.

8% filtered here
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Trial Engagement

A paid trial on a real project before full network admission. Only those who hit quality and deadline standards are accepted.

Top 5% accepted
Engagement Models

Three Ways to Work With Us

Choose the model that fits your current need.

STAFF AUGMENTATION
Extend Your Team

Individual developers who join your existing team, work in your tools, and follow your process.

  • Your tools and processes
  • Day-rate or monthly billing
  • Scale up or down with 2 weeks’ notice
  • No minimum term
DEDICATED TEAM
Your Own Studio

A fully managed team with a lead, sprint planning, and weekly reporting: working exclusively on your game.

  • Team lead included
  • Agile sprint delivery
  • Weekly demos and reports
  • Monthly billing
PROJECT-BASED
Fixed Scope & Price

A defined deliverable at a fixed price with a set timeline. Best for well-scoped, bounded work.

  • Fixed price, fixed scope
  • Milestone-based payment
  • QA and handover included
  • IP ownership transferred on completion
Why Nine Pixels

Why Studios Hire Through Us

Faster, more reliable, and more accountable than traditional recruitment.

72-Hour Shortlist

Shortlist of 2–3 vetted candidates within 72 hours of your brief, ready to interview, not waiting to be found.

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Game-Specific Vetting

Vetted by game developers who know the difference between someone who’s shipped games and someone who’s done tutorials.

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Flexible Scaling

Ramp up for a milestone, scale back during a quiet phase. Add or release with two weeks’ notice.

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No Placement Fees

Transparent day rates. No hidden recruitment charges. No 15–25% annual salary finder’s fee.

Client Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

Trusted by studios, publishers & brands across the UK, Europe, and beyond.

Mobile Game

Nine Pixels delivered our mobile game on time and on budget. Their Unity team was exceptional, they anticipated problems before they became blockers and the quality of the final product exceeded everything we had scoped. We’re already in talks for our next title.

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Rob Hartley
CEO, Ironforge Studios · London, UK
Hyper Casual

We brought Nine Pixels in to build our hyper casual title. Best call we made on that project. The team knew exactly what they were doing and we shipped two months ahead of schedule.

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Karen O'Brien
Head of Production, Apex Interactive · Manchester
Dedicated Team

The dedicated team model was perfect for us. Nine Pixels assigned us developers, a 3D artist, and a QA lead, they felt like an extension of our own studio from day one. Our game hit 500K downloads in the first week of launch.

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Ahmed Khan
Founder, NovaByte Games · Dubai, UAE
WebGL

Nine Pixels built our WebGL game from the ground up, browser optimisation, game economy, cross-platform support, everything. Their expertise across both Unity and web deployment is rare. Huge commercial success and we’re building a sequel together.

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Tom Nakamura
Co-founder, PlayForge Labs · Singapore
Co-development

What sets Nine Pixels apart is that they think like game developers, not contractors. They pushed back when our design decisions would have hurt the player experience: and they were right every time. Our retention metrics are the best we’ve ever seen across 12 titles.

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Luca Ferrara
VP Product, Stormgate Entertainment · Milan
Staff Augmentation

We needed senior Unity developers urgently mid-project. Nine Pixels had them onboarded and contributing within 72 hours. Their talent pool is genuinely impressive and the communication was flawless throughout. We’ll use them again without hesitation.

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Claire Dubois
CTO, PixelPulse Studios · Toronto, Canada
FAQ

Hiring Unity Developers : FAQs

Common questions about hiring unity developers through Nine Pixels.

What seniority of Unity developer do you have available?+
We have Mid (3–5yr), Senior (5–10yr), and Lead (8+yr) Unity developers. Most engagements suit Senior level: experienced enough to work independently but not priced at Lead rates. For technical leadership or architecture decisions, Lead developers are appropriate. We’ll recommend the right seniority based on your project scope.
Can Unity developers work on both mobile and PC/console?+
Yes. Many Unity developers in our network have shipped across multiple platforms. That said, mobile optimisation and console development are distinct disciplines: when you brief us, specify your target platforms so we can match a developer with the right platform experience rather than a generalist.
Do you have Unity developers with DOTS/ECS experience?+
Yes, though DOTS specialists are fewer in number. We have Senior and Lead developers with production DOTS experience for performance-critical gameplay systems. If DOTS is a requirement, flag it explicitly in your brief as it narrows the pool.
Can a Unity developer maintain an existing project?+
Yes. Maintenance and feature addition on existing Unity projects is common. We’ll need access to the repository for an initial code review before confirming the engagement, to check the developer is the right fit for the codebase style and technical state.
How do Unity developers integrate with our existing team?+
For staff augmentation, they join your Slack/Teams, access your repositories, attend standups, and follow your sprint process. They’re an extension of your team: not a separate contractor operating in isolation.
Do you have Unity developers with live ops experience?+
Yes. Live ops in Unity typically involves Remote Config, A/B testing frameworks, event systems, and analytics integration. We have Senior developers with shipped live service experience who understand the operational side of live games, not just the engineering.
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