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Hi there, I'm Jim Schuler, a senior engineer with deep Unity, Unreal, and custom game engine experience. I enjoy collaborating closely with design, art, and production to deliver practical, production-ready solutions with minimal process overhead. I've helped start new projects or join mid-stream teams to get up to speed fast, focusing on systems that unblock production—from gameplay and tools to performance—while thriving in live, late-stage environments.…Hi there, I'm Jim Schuler, a senior engineer with deep Unity, Unreal, and custom game engine experience. I enjoy collaborating closely with design, art, and production to deliver practical, production-ready solutions with minimal process overhead. I've helped start new projects or join mid-stream teams to get up to speed fast, focusing on systems that unblock production—from gameplay and tools to performance—while thriving in live, late-stage environments.

Jim Schuler

Sound Engineer, Game Developer, Programmer, +4

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Hi there, I'm Jim Schuler, a senior engineer with deep Unity, Unreal, and custom game engine experience. I enjoy collaborating closely with design, art, and production to deliver practical, production-ready solutions with minimal process overhead. I've helped start new projects or join mid-stream teams to get up to speed fast, focusing on systems that unblock production—from gameplay and tools to performance—while thriving in live, late-stage environments.…Hi there, I'm Jim Schuler, a senior engineer with deep Unity, Unreal, and custom game engine experience. I enjoy collaborating closely with design, art, and production to deliver practical, production-ready solutions with minimal process overhead. I've helped start new projects or join mid-stream teams to get up to speed fast, focusing on systems that unblock production—from gameplay and tools to performance—while thriving in live, late-stage environments.

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Hi there, I’m Jim Schuler, a senior engineer with deep Unity, Unreal, and custom game engine experience. I enjoy collaborating closely with design, art, and production to deliver practical, production-ready solutions with minimal process overhead.

I’ve helped start new projects or join mid-stream teams to get up to speed fast, focusing on systems that unblock production—from gameplay and tools to performance—while thriving in live, late-stage environments.

Skills

Unity 3D

C++

Experience Level

Unity 3D

Expert

C++

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Engineer at PlayQ

January 1, 2023 - Present

Delivered gameplay features and core systems for a live OS/Android title (Unity). Improved runtime performance via profiling, asset streaming optimization, and memory reduction. Supported live updates, stability improvements, and feature delivery under production deadlines.

Senior Engineer at Kazoo Games

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Gameplay and systems engineering on a live multiplayer mobile title (Unity). Optimized network calls and reduced runtime memory usage. Contributed to engine-level performance and stability improvements.

Lead Engineer at Jam City

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2022

Owned gameplay systems, asset workflows, and internal tools for live Unity title. Built editor tools and node-based story scripting system enabling rapid content iteration. Delivered performance and workflow improvements supporting live operations.