Location: Edinburgh (In-Person, Minimum 3 Days/Week)
Start Date: Flexible | Duration: 3–6 months
Are you looking to build your portfolio and contribute to meaningful, impactful work?
Would you like to see your games help transform children's lives around the world?
We are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate
Unity Developer Intern
to join our team at Humanitarian Operations (HOPE). In this role, you will contribute to the development of interactive educational games and experiences that support our mission to eliminate educational inequality. You will work closely with our Fullstack and Design teams in a dynamic startup environment, with exposure to the full development lifecycle—from initial concept through to delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Translate creative and functional requirements into clean, efficient, and scalable code
Contribute to gameplay mechanics, systems, and user interactions
Test and debug to ensure performance and stability across platforms
Document technical processes and implementation details
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate assets and refine user experiences
Stay up to date with Unity best practices and industry trends
Requirements
A current student, recent graduate, or early-career developer seeking hands-on experience in Unity development
Proficiency with C# and the Unity game engine (2D or 3D workflows)
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Familiarity with Unity UI systems, animations, prefabs, and scene management
Enthusiasm for educational games and using technology for social impact
Must have access to a laptop capable of running Unity
Must be
based in Edinburgh
or able to
commute to our Edinburgh office at least 3 days per week
Preferred (but Not Essential)
Experience with AR Foundation or mobile game development
Familiarity with version control tools such as Git
Understanding of Agile or collaborative development environments
Who Are We?
Humanitarian Operations (HOPE) began as a disaster relief agency in 2004, responding to major crises including the Indian Ocean Tsunami, the Haiti Earthquake, and Hurricane Katrina. Over time, we've expanded our mission to tackle
educational inequality
, with the goal of providing
free, high-quality education to every child
, regardless of background or location.
What It's Like To Work At HOPE
At HOPE, we operate with the spirit and agility of a startup. We prioritise
creativity, collaboration, and autonomy
, and we believe every team member plays a crucial role in helping us achieve our mission.
We do not believe in traditional hierarchies or micromanagement. Instead, we support individuals in doing their best work while encouraging open communication, innovation, and growth.
This internship is not just about building your CV—it's about building something that matters.
Please Note
There is potential for the role to transition into a
paid part-time or full-time position
based on performance and fit
The role is
based in our Edinburgh office
, and we expect interns to work
on-site at least 3 days per week