David Perez

About David Perez

Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience across games and XR, spanning core gameplay systems, multiplayer, and live operations. Proven individual contributor and tech lead with deep expertise in Unity, C#, Unreal Engine, system architecture, and cross-functional execution. Known for shipping complex systems on fixed timelines, improving reliability at scale, and mentoring engineers to raise team effectiveness.

Experience

1. Senior Software Engineer (L5) Gameplay Tech Lead

   Meta

   Aug 2025 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Software Engineer V serving as Gameplay Tech Lead, accountable for technical direction, architecture, and delivery across core gameplay systems for Supernatural on Meta Quest.Led architecture and delivery of core gameplay systems, ensuring scalable and maintainable implementations aligned with long-term product goals. Improved gameplay quality and iteration speed by refining foundational gameplay systems and implementing a Unity Playables–based animation framework. Raised overall team quality by setting technical standards and mentoring engineers through design reviews and hands-on collaboration.

Education

• Full Sail University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Game Design

  2015 — 2017

Skills

• Project Management
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Computer Science
• .net Framework
• C#
• Gameplay
• Java
• Adobe Photoshop
• Video Games
• Visual Scripting
• Microsoft Word
• Game Design
• Unreal Engine 4
• Game Development
• Object-Oriented Programming (Oop)
• Computer Hardware
• Javascript
• User Experience Design
• Software Development
• Maya
• Visual Studio
• Gameplay Programming
• Perforce
• Microsoft Excel
• Technical Design
• Level Design
• Research
• Rapid Prototyping
• C++
• Programming
• Microsoft Office
• Unity3d
• Game Prototyping
• User Experience
• User Interface Design