Arda Zeytin

Senior Unity Engineer • 7+ years

Highly driven software professional with 7+ years of experience building cross-platform mobile game and real-time applications across 2D/3D, VR/AR, and Unity-based XR projects. Currently working as a contractor for the last 4 years. Expertise in Unity/C#, gameplay systems, optimization, cross-platform architecture, and robust, production-ready pipelines.

Work Experience

Senior Unity Engineer

FitXR

Contract - 03/2022 - 10/2025

Enhanced XR platform performance across multiple devices, including optimization work for Meta Quest/Android/iOS targets. Delivered Meta XR platform enhancements, improved gameplay and multiplayer functionality, improved production stability, and authored comprehensive technical documentation. Led cross-platform development initiatives and drove business/strategic collaboration within B2B delivery services.

Lead Engineer

Virtual Projects

Full-time - 08/2020 - 02/2022

Led 10 engineers in mobile game development. Managed and improved game technology and development processes through R&D initiatives. Led the development of highly technical XR projects.

VR Developer

Glitch Studios

Full-time - 07/2019 - 08/2020

Built cross-platform VR applications and experiences with Unity, Unity multiplayer networking, Oculus ecosystem, and cinematic/photogrammetry workflows. Worked on 360° video and WebGL/Unity experiences.

Software & Game Developer

Codemodeon

Full-time - 07/2018 - 07/2019

Developed cross-platform VR applications and Unity-based games. Led software project management, specification writing, verification and validation activities. Worked on PC standalone, OpenVR, Oculus, Android and iOS device ecosystems.

Microsoft Student Partner (MSPs)

Microsoft

Program / Contract - 01/2017 - 12/2018

Student technology leader program focused on community development and peer technology mentoring at the university level.

Intern

Codemodeon

Internship - 07/2017 - 09/2017

Research and development in virtual reality/augmented reality and image processing for Unity-based projects.

Developer Experience / Evangelism

Microsoft

Contract - 08/2016 - 09/2016

Built cross-platform casual games for Windows 10 devices and contributed to developer support initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Izmir University of Economics

10/2013 - 06/2018

B.S. in Software Engineering, Minoring in Game Development.

Certificates

Microsoft

Summer School

2016

Microsoft Summer School program completion.

Global Game Jam

Game Jam Appreciation Certificates (Multiple Years)

2016 - 2018

Global Game Jam Appreciation certificates for multiple editions.

University and Internal Recognition

Izmir University of Economics

2016 - 2018

Participation and course-related certification milestones.

Skills

Unity / C#

2D/3D Game Development

XR (VR/AR)

Performance Optimization

Cross-platform Development

Contact Info

Turkey
Arda Zeytin
ardazeytin@outlook.com

References

Huseyin Akcan – Associate Professor, Izmir University of Economics
Riccardo Tramma – Senior Engineer & Manager, FitXR
Sami Hamid – XR Producer & Co-founder, Glitch Studios