Careers
Join our fully-remote, globally distributed team of developers creating beloved games across a wide variety of genres and platforms.
How We Work
As a fully remote studio we support a self-directed, self-managed approach to our work. We rely on real time communication tools like Slack and video chat to stay connected. We have regular team wide retreats in beautiful locations all over the world to regroup, plan, hang out and recharge. Our teams work together to set high level goals and each person determines how they can best contribute to achieving the objective.
Open Positions
We are seeking passionate, talented developers who are excited about crafting unique games on a global stage.
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TypeLead Environment Artist
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game design
TypeGameplay Designer – 3Cs
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If you can’t find the positions right now that match your skills, we're always searching for talented individuals to join our team. Submit your application here, and we'll keep you in the loop for future opportunities that align with your expertise.
Benefits
Retreats
Join us for an annual retreat at various destinations across Europe or North America. Enjoy time away with the team in vibrant cities and picturesque spots.
Professional Development
Receive annual financial support for educational purposes, such as studying new topics, attending conferences, or taking specialty courses.
Equipment
Periodically upgrade your home office equipment to ensure a comfortable and productive work environment with the technology you need to succeed.
Volunteer Time
Take paid time off to volunteer for non-profit organizations that matter to you. Contribute to your community and support causes you're passionate about.
Health & Wellness
Benefit from health and wellness tailored to your location (where applicable), including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as retirement plans.
Flexible Time Off
Take the time you need to rest and recharge with our flexible paid time off policy. Prioritize your health and well-being with generous sick leave options.
Our Company
Unknown Worlds is a creatively driven, fully remote, globally distributed studio committed to bringing players new types of game experiences. We helped pioneer the early access development model and continue to develop openly with our fans and community. Since our inception in 2001 we have created the hybrid FPS/RTS Natural Selection franchise, the underwater survival hit Subnautica (10M+ copies sold), Subnautica: Below Zero, our tabletop miniatures game Moonbreaker, and the next installment in the Subnautica universe - our current project Subnautica 2.
Who You Are
Our ideal candidate is passionate, self-motivated, versatile and eager to grow. We are looking for developers who are excited to be involved in their projects and take personal ownership in their work. At Unknown Worlds everyone is encouraged to collaborate on all aspects of the games we’re creating. All our team members have a strong passion for their craft, and love making games.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Unknown Worlds, we pride ourselves on being a globally based and represented team. As such, we are committed to diversity as one of our core values. However, we also have the responsibility to ensure that our values translate into concrete actions: what games we make, how we make them, and how we hire our people. We pledge to carry out this effort in earnest, with an open mind and with the intention to improve this industry for everyone. We’re dedicated to working towards that goal in many ways, and improve some things we’re already doing. We believe this is long overdue, and will ultimately broaden the perspective and creativity of our games. We understand that this means on-going commitment, education, discussion, and outside advice where necessary.
Organizations We Support
We have always felt strongly about giving back to communities and causes that reflect our values, and every year our team works together to choose them. Below are some of the organizations we currently support, either through donations, sponsorship, volunteering, or partnership.
- Action Against Hunger. This donation was made possible thanks to all of the incredible members of the Subnautica community who participated in the ‘Go Play Inside’ bundle back in April 2020. The funds will be put towards expanding water, sanitation, hygiene, and health programs in hard-to-reach areas and vulnerable communities, who have been deeply affected by the pandemic.
- San Francisco-Marin Food Bank. With an office based in San Francisco, we wanted to give back to our local community, for those facing food scarcity in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund. As the premier legal organization in America fighting for racial justice, through litigation, advocacy, and public education, we wanted to contribute to help the LDF continue to seek structural changes and work towards their goal of equality for all Americans.
- Game Devs of Color Expo as a Collaborating Sponsor. The Game Devs of Color Expo is a space to enlighten and unite people of all genders, races, abilities, sexual orientations and religions.The 2020 Expo was fully virtual, due to the pandemic, and seeked to help new and experienced game developers share, learn and connect in unique ways.
- National Center for Transgender Equality. Working at the local, state, and federal levels to change laws, policies and society, the NCTE seeks to replace disrespect, discrimination, and violence with empathy, opportunity, and justice for transgender people.
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Working at Unknown Worlds has mentally stimulated me, helped my career grow, sent me on faraway adventures - all while giving me the flexibility to be fully present in my personal life as well.
Unknown Worlds is a company that cares about the wellbeing of its team as much as it cares about making amazing games. Not only did I grow in my field over the years, I was also able to learn new skills and do the kind of work that I love.
Unknown Worlds has been a big part of my life for a long time and has provided me with incredible opportunities. We started out with humble beginnings and it's amazing to see what the company has become today. We constantly punch above our weight considering our team size.
Unknown Worlds encourages me to push creative limits and expectations. I'm given lots of opportunities to grow my career and work with talented people.
To me, the thing that really stands out about Unknown Worlds is that everyone genuinely cares about you as a person and not just the work you do. We all try to support each other to be the best we can be, both at work and outside of work.