Obsidian is hiring Unity programmers - new isometric game?

[Infinitron]

https://www.obsidian.net/jobs/open-positions/programming/1130-unity-programmer

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Unity Programmer

Obsidian is looking for experienced Unity Programmers to join our team of game developers.

Our ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, outstanding problem-solving skills, the ability to deliver on time, and works well in a team environment.  If you are a Unity aficionado who is passionate about creating rich and compelling player experiences, this role may be a perfect fit for you.

Responsibilities

[*]Work closely with designers and artists on the implementation of gameplay systems
[*]Analyze and improve performance across all target platforms
[*]Debug and fix crashes, concurrency issues, and platform-specific problems
[*]Research and propose improvements to processes and pipelines

Requirements

[*]An avid gamer with a passion for making games
[*]Prior experience with credits on at least one commercially released title using Unity
[*]Excellent communication and team skills
[*]Strong math skills
[*]Proficiency in C#
[*]Excellent problem-solving, performance analysis and debugging skills
[*]Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Engineering

Obsidian Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Simply apply via e-mail: jobs@obsidian.net

Please put the job you are applying to in the subject line

Please, no phone calls or drop-ins. We only accept emailed applications

Edited August 7, 2019 by Infinitron

[Ethics Gradient]

Why does it have to be an isometric game?

Can't we just assume they're working on a sequel to Pathfinder Adventures?

[algroth]

Please let it be Pillars 3.

[Sanjid099]

Well, ever since they joined Microsoft, gamepass certainly opened a lot of doors for them. They don't have to create streamlined ARPGs with the intent of selling millions of copies. Since their main objective is to diversify gamepass' library in order to attract more people into the platform, they can create niche, isometric RPGs without the fear of going bankrupt. So it's entirely possible that another isometric CRPG is currently being developed over at the studio. I'm highly confident that Obsidian is planning on releasing a third installment to the Pillars franchise.

Edited August 9, 2019 by Sanjid099

[joels344]

Pillars 3 would be awesome, but I’m also curious about Josh’s historical RPG.

[algroth]

5 hours ago, joels344 said:

Pillars 3 would be awesome, but I’m also curious about Josh’s historical RPG.

Joeeeeel! Nice to see you around!

[joels344]

58 minutes ago, algroth said:

Joeeeeel! Nice to see you around!

I know! I finally joined after years of procrastination.

[algroth]

So this makes two unannounced projects being worked at Obsidian?

[kanisatha]

1 hour ago, algroth said:

So this makes two unannounced projects being worked at Obsidian?

Sad that it's something I won't get to play since it is first person.

[Wormerine]

200 eh? They grew quite a bit since pre PoE1 crisis. 

[Flouride]

They have multiple unannounced projects.

Brandon Adler is a project director

Adam Brennecke is a project director

Matthew Perez is a project director

Josh Sawyer is a project director

Not to mention Sawyer's project code name is Missouri, and Outer Worlds is Indiana. That's a lot of states between those two.

[ABearIsHere]

What's the source on those projects? Not disbelieving you, just hard to see where the information comes from.

[kanisatha]

21 hours ago, Flouride said:

They have multiple unannounced projects.

Brandon Adler is a project director

Adam Brennecke is a project director

Matthew Perez is a project director

Josh Sawyer is a project director

Not to mention Sawyer's project code name is Missouri, and Outer Worlds is Indiana. That's a lot of states between those two.

I figured as much, but that's a LOT of projects: Mississippi, Illinois, Alabama, Maine, Missouri.

Well, hopefully at least a couple of them are games I would want to play, which is to say single-player, party-based, RTwP, and not first-person.

[Flouride]

On 9/24/2019 at 12:13 PM, ABearIsHere said:

What's the source on those projects? Not disbelieving you, just hard to see where the information comes from.

LinkedIn lists Brennecke, Adler and Perez as Game/Project Directors with starting dates within 1 year. Some of the projects started last year, some during this year. Josh tweeted about his project in the same way he has tweeted about his previous projects which confirmed Missouri as the project name.