Interplay Learning, the leader in immersive learning for the skilled trades, now includes Industrial Training International (ITI), the global leader in specialized industrial learning solutions.

Leveraging instructor-led training, online simulations, AI, and VR, Interplay helps organizations and educational institutions upskill faster, reduce risk, and increase operational readiness. With nearly 600,000 people trained, Interplay is shaping the future of workforce development, building better careers and better lives. Visit www.interplaylearning.com to learn more.

Awards & Recognition: 

• 2024 Facilitiesnet Readers' Choice Award Winners for Software
• Forbes 2024, America's Best Startup Employers
• 2024 Fast Company Most Innovative Companies
• 2024 AHR Expo Innovation Awards Winners for Software
• Built-In, Best Midsize Places to Work In Austin 2023 & 2024

Position: Lead Tooling & Unity Engineer

We are seeking a Lead Tooling & Unity Engineer to join our Engineering team. You will be key in developing and improving internal tools that empower our 3D and VR content creation workflows. Working closely with simulation engineers, content designers, and artists, you will create custom Unity tools, automation solutions, and no-code frameworks that streamline content production and enhance our training simulations.

This role blends technical leadership/people management with hands-on development, allowing you to architect new tools, optimize existing workflows, and drive innovation in simulation tooling. You will lead a small team and help establish best practices in automated quality assurance (AQA) for Unity-based applications.

Why this position:

• Drive innovation in VR & Unity tooling – Build innovative tools that shape the future of interactive training.
• Impact real-world education – Your work will directly improve how people learn skilled trades in a rapidly evolving industry.
• Work with a collaborative, forward-thinking team – Engineers and content creators working together to push boundaries in EdTech.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and maintain internal Unity-based tools to support content creation, 3D artwork pipelines, and simulation development.
• Collaborate with content designers and simulation engineers to identify pain points and build solutions that optimize workflows.
• Develop intuitive no-code tools that empower designers and instructors to create and modify training content without engineering support.
• Improve automation and AQA strategies, including Unity Unit Tests, automated 3D simulation testing, and stability improvements.
• Lead a small team of Unity and JavaScript engineers, providing technical guidance, setting best practices, and ensuring smooth collaboration across disciplines.
• Enhance existing tooling while developing new features that enable localization, content expansion, and new interaction types in our VR training platform.
• Leverage modern web technologies (React, TypeScript, JavaScript) to develop efficient tools that integrate with Unity.
• Translate complex technical needs into user-friendly solutions, ensuring engineers, artists, and instructional designers can collaborate seamlessly.

Who you are:

• A collaborative leader – You enjoy working with cross-functional teams and leading a small engineering group to drive projects forward.
• An expert in Unity tooling – You have deep experience building custom Unity tools, editor extensions, and workflow automation solutions.
• A problem-solver – You love finding inefficiencies, designing scalable solutions, and automating repetitive tasks.
• Detail-oriented – You triple-check your numbers, ensure tools are reliable, and have a strong eye for usability.
• A builder – You love creating tools that empower teams and improve production efficiency.
• A learner – You stay current with new Unity features, best practices in AQA, and emerging no-code solutions.

Requirements:

• 5+ years relevant experience as a Unity Engineer. People management experience is not required, but the desire to lead, manage and mentor is!
• Unity development experience, focusing on editor tooling and workflow automation.
• Proficiency in JavaScript and experience building web-based tools (React/TypeScript experience preferred).
• Experience developing no-code solutions to support non-technical users.
• Familiarity with automated testing strategies for Unity, including unit tests, simulation testing, and QA automation.
• Ability to lead a small team, mentor engineers, and drive technical direction.
• Strong collaboration skills, working across disciplines and effectively communicating technical concepts.
• A “full-stack mindset”, not hesitating to do what it takes to solve a problem end-to-end, even if it requires going outside the original job description.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without stipulations and be residents of the United States.
• The company conducts background checks after extending offers of employment. These screenings are performed by third-party specialists. All roles require I-9 verification, E-Verify, a background check, and a drug and alcohol test. Additionally, depending on the position, candidates may undergo employment history verification, DMV record check, reference checks, education and credential verification, and a credit history review.

You’ll have an edge if you have:

• Experience working in EdTech, game development, or interactive training platforms.
• Previous experience building tools for VR development and simulation environments.
• Experience in cloud hosting architecture (GCP, AWS, Azure) and CI/CD (Gitlab) for build pipelines.

Pay:  $130,000

Interplay Learning Ethos:

At Interplay, we love what we do. We embrace our daily challenge to push technological limits to invent better ways to make learning easier and training more powerful. We attract passionate people and invite spirited discourse. We celebrate that our jobs fit our lives, not the inverse. We are uncompromising in our belief that together: we can build better training, build better careers and build better lives for customers and our team.

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Remote-first & flexible hours – Offices in Austin, TX; Deer Park, TX; Woodland, WA; and Cleveland, OH.
• Learning & growth – Annual learning reimbursement.
• Family-friendly policies – Support for work-life balance.
• Generous time off – 3 weeks PTO, 1 week Winter Break, holidays, and sick days.
• Comprehensive benefits – Medical, vision, dental, and 401(k) match.
• Equity – Private Company Equity Options 
• Wellness – Mental and physical health resources and social events.

 Join us and grow with a team that values you! 

Diversity Statement

At Interplay Learning, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to who we are and how we operate our business. We’re building a diverse workforce that cultivates and supports all individuals for the betterment of each other, our company, and our customers. We believe a culture of equality creates a stronger work environment for all employees and that we are all accountable for encouraging and celebrating diverse voices. Interplay Learning commits to promote and recognize principles of fairness, equity, and social justice in relation to, and across, intersections of race, age, color, disability, faith, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, social class, economic class, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, and all other identities represented among our diverse membership.

We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Interplay Learning is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need any reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Interplay Learning is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic or activity in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

As a federal contractor, Interplay Learning takes affirmative action to employ and advance employment of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Interplay Learning does not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about compensation.

Drug Testing & Background Testing

The company conducts background checks after extending offers of employment. These screenings are performed by third-party specialists. All roles require I-9 verification, E-Verify, a background check, and a drug and alcohol test. Additionally, depending on the position, candidates may undergo employment history verification, DMV record check, reference checks, education and credential verification, and a credit history review.