Freelance Unity Developer at Beyond Sports (Alkmaar, Netherlands)
Beyond Sports· Alkmaar, Netherlands·
Role details
Job description
FREELANCE UNITY DEVELOPER
Location: Must be based in the Netherlands (Remote or Hybrid Working)
Contract Type: Freelance / Project-Based
Commitment: 32–40 hours/week
Project Duration: 6-12 months
Rate: Dependent on experience, please outline your expectations in your application
Project & Role Overview
Beyond Sports is looking for an experienced Freelance Unity Developer to join us on a project basis. We create innovative digital sports experiences by blending real-world sports data with dynamic interactive technology, powering live match visualizations, broadcast overlays, and next-generation metaverse content.
We need a self-driven developer who can hit the ground running, write clean C# code, solve complex technical challenges, and help bring high-performance 3D interactive applications to life.
Key Deliverables & Responsibilities
- Core Development: Write clean, scalable, and well-documented C# code in Unity3D for dynamic interactive features.
- Data Integration: Implement and optimize real-time sports data feeds into interactive 3D visualizations.
- Performance Optimisation: Debug, profile, and solve complex architectural and performance challenges.
- Collaboration: Partner with our internal team of developers, designers, and artists to deliver project milestones on schedule.
Requirements & Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional Unity3D (C#) development experience.
- Proven track record of delivering clean, maintainable, and scalable project architecture.
- Strong debugging skills and experience integrating dynamic external data.
- Solid experience with Git version control.
- Valid freelance registration / registered business status is required.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, or Agile workflows.
- Experience with asynchronous programming.
What We Offer
- High-Impact Work: Contribute directly to cutting-edge real-time sports technology viewed by millions worldwide.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside top talent with great office perks while on-site (catered lunch, coffee, Friday drinks, office games).
- Clear Scope & Autonomy: Focused technical goals with freedom to execute best-practice solutions.
- Future Work: Potential for extension or recurring contract work on future projects.
Why work at Beyond Sports
- Culture & Environment: Described as “more like a living room than a corporate space,” with an open, modern office overlooking canals in Alkmaar. High value placed on diversity — 17 nationalities among 50+ team members.
- Workspace & Perks: In-office role with two adjacent offices; ping-pong, corn-hole, darts, video games, and board games; freshly prepared hot meals three times a week by an in-house chef, plus fresh fruit, snacks, and drinks.
- Growth & Development: Access to learning courses; hands-on work with industry-leading data technology on high-impact projects for world-renowned sports organizations.
- Wellness: Company fitness card for a nearby gym; ergonomic work equipment provided from day one.
- Team Events: Regular Friday drinks, project watch parties, and an annual company trip.