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
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
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
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
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
Student technology leader program focused on community development and peer technology mentoring at the university level.
Intern
Codemodeon
Research and development in virtual reality/augmented reality and image processing for Unity-based projects.
Developer Experience / Evangelism
Microsoft
Built cross-platform casual games for Windows 10 devices and contributed to developer support initiatives.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Izmir University of Economics
B.S. in Software Engineering, Minoring in Game Development.
Certificates
Microsoft
Summer School
Microsoft Summer School program completion.
Global Game Jam
Game Jam Appreciation Certificates (Multiple Years)
Global Game Jam Appreciation certificates for multiple editions.
University and Internal Recognition
Izmir University of Economics
Participation and course-related certification milestones.
Skills
Unity / C#
2D/3D Game Development
XR (VR/AR)
Performance Optimization
Cross-platform Development
References
Huseyin Akcan – Associate Professor, Izmir University of Economics
Riccardo Tramma – Senior Engineer & Manager, FitXR
Sami Hamid – XR Producer & Co-founder, Glitch Studios