For seasoned programmers
This certification is designed for programmers with 5+ years of experience in roles such as Gameplay Programmer, Game Engineer, Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Mobile Application Developer, Tools Programmer, AI Programmer, AR/VR/MR/XR Developer, and DOTS Programmer.
The knowledge tested on this exam is gained through experience on-the-job in real project situations. The test assesses your ability to apply this knowledge to a specific scenario and determine the appropriate action or outcome. It requires analysis, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills, in addition to extensive knowledge of Unity.
Prerequisites
- Experience working with a team of programmers
- 5+ years of relevant professional programming experience
- Proficiency in Unity 2019 LTS or later
- Expertise implementing the technical aspects of design documents
- Ability to architect solutions at various stages of development
- Knowledge of advanced techniques to build and customize solutions for complex requirements
- Ability to identify the root cause of complex problems and solve them using sustainable solutions
- Experience reviewing and evaluating code for clarity, structure, quality and accuracy
- Up to date on industry trends and emerging technology
What’s on the exam?
You can expect to see questions across these topics:
Technical feasibility and planning
- Determining pre-project technical capabilities
- Analyzing project scope
- Applying technical documentation specifications to a project
- Determining the necessary architecture for a project
Coding
- Evaluating code for quality assurance
- Analyzing the code’s long-term sustainability
- Recommending systems for development
- Using mathematics, programming patterns, algorithms, and structures
- Understanding how data-oriented design is used in Unity
Workflow
- Analyzing a project workflow to determine what custom Editor extensions are needed
- Assessing a project to determine what improvements should be made to the pipeline
