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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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Benefits

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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