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Hi, I'm Nonato Sousa, a Senior Software Engineer and Lead Unity Developer based in Fortaleza, Brazil. I bring 10+ years of experience building high-performance games across mobile, WebGL, and XR, and I thrive in leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, engaging experiences for thousands of players. I specialize in optimizing performance across diverse devices, designing robust architectures, and mentoring peers to raise development standards. I enjoy collaborating with product, art, and QA to ship polished live games and AR solutions, continuously improving user experiences while meeting business goals.…Hi, I'm Nonato Sousa, a Senior Software Engineer and Lead Unity Developer based in Fortaleza, Brazil. I bring 10+ years of experience building high-performance games across mobile, WebGL, and XR, and I thrive in leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, engaging experiences for thousands of players. I specialize in optimizing performance across diverse devices, designing robust architectures, and mentoring peers to raise development standards. I enjoy collaborating with product, art, and QA to ship polished live games and AR solutions, continuously improving user experiences while meeting business goals.

Nonato Sousa

Game Developer, Web Developer, Front-End Developer, +2

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Hi, I'm Nonato Sousa, a Senior Software Engineer and Lead Unity Developer based in Fortaleza, Brazil. I bring 10+ years of experience building high-performance games across mobile, WebGL, and XR, and I thrive in leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, engaging experiences for thousands of players. I specialize in optimizing performance across diverse devices, designing robust architectures, and mentoring peers to raise development standards. I enjoy collaborating with product, art, and QA to ship polished live games and AR solutions, continuously improving user experiences while meeting business goals.…Hi, I'm Nonato Sousa, a Senior Software Engineer and Lead Unity Developer based in Fortaleza, Brazil. I bring 10+ years of experience building high-performance games across mobile, WebGL, and XR, and I thrive in leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, engaging experiences for thousands of players. I specialize in optimizing performance across diverse devices, designing robust architectures, and mentoring peers to raise development standards. I enjoy collaborating with product, art, and QA to ship polished live games and AR solutions, continuously improving user experiences while meeting business goals.

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Hi, I’m Nonato Sousa, a Senior Software Engineer and Lead Unity Developer based in Fortaleza, Brazil. I bring 10+ years of experience building high-performance games across mobile, WebGL, and XR, and I thrive in leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, engaging experiences for thousands of players.

I specialize in optimizing performance across diverse devices, designing robust architectures, and mentoring peers to raise development standards. I enjoy collaborating with product, art, and QA to ship polished live games and AR solutions, continuously improving user experiences while meeting business goals.

Skills

Unity

Android

iOS

Experience Level

Expert

Unity

Expert

Android

Expert

iOS

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Portuguese

Fluent

French

Beginner

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer | Tech Lead at SciPlay / Jahnel Group (Inc. 5000)

January 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025

Lead across-functional team of 7 people and developing a large-scale social casino game with a significant user base. Top skills: Unity UI, Animator, Addressables/Asset Bundles, Git, CI/CD, REST APIs, SDK Integration, Performance Profiling, Mobile Optimization. Drove frontend architecture for game play systems, UI, and backend integrations; improved load times and memory usage across iOS, Android, and WebGL for 300k+ MAU players. Defined coding standards and architecture guidelines, mentored team members, and ensured timely delivery of live game features and stable releases. Resolved production issues with advanced debugging and profiling tools (Sentry, Crashlytics).

Unity AR Developer & Communication Team Lead at Antikythera e-Technologies

September 1, 2020 - April 1, 2024

Focused on communication leadership and augmented reality solutions across various industries. Led technical design of AR applications using Unity, ARCore, and ARKit; defined architecture patterns for scalable AR experiences; mentored developers and guided cross-disciplinary collaboration. Designed AR functionalities to address specific industry needs (architectural visualization, automated inspections), improving client interaction and decision-making processes. Improved AR performance and tracking across devices, coordinating with design, backend, and QA to deliver scalable solutions. Led internal communications to enable effective collaboration among developers, designers, and stakeholders.

Software & XR Developer at Bugaboo Studio

April 1, 2016 - April 1, 2020

Led a cross-functional team and created cross-platform applications and immersive experiences across web, mobile, VR, AR, and MR. Designed and implemented applications and games prioritizing scalability, performance, and user experience. Produced immersive XR experiences using Unity, ARCore, ARKit, and other technologies to meet client and user demands. Integrated various technologies and platforms, demonstrating versatility across mobile, desktop, and web environments. Delivered end-to-end solutions from concept to deployment and maintenance, and researched emerging technologies to develop reusable frameworks.

Principal Game Developer at Bitllab Technology

January 1, 2014 - April 1, 2016

Directed comprehensive game development lifecycle for mobile, web, and PC platforms, covering ideation, design, coding, testing, publishing, and live operations. Developed and released mobile, web, and PC games using Unity and various technologies, achieving global reach via app stores and digital distribution channels. Engineered and integrated key gameplay systems and mechanics to enhance player engagement. Managed publishing for iOS, Android, and PC, ensuring adherence to store guidelines and efficient release workflows. Executed monetization strategies including ads, in-app purchases, and premium models to maximize revenue and sustain player interest.