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Tirath Shah

Senior Software Engineer specializing in Unity game development, multiplayer networking, and VR

RokuUniversity of PittsburghSan Francisco, CA13 Years ExperienceSenior LevelWorks Remote

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Unity/C# gameplay engineer from Roku who led and shipped a cross-platform real-time multiplayer system spanning Meta Quest VR and iOS/Android, including AI/LLM-driven NPC behavior. Reported strong post-launch outcomes (+40% VR retention, +25% engagement) with stable networking (server-authoritative, delta compression/prediction) and robust debugging/observability via logging and replay tools.

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Key Strengths

  • Owned end-to-end multiplayer gameplay system in Unity/C# from scoping through shipping
  • Shipped cross-platform VR (Meta Quest) + iOS/Android gameplay with modular architecture and platform adapters
  • Delivered measurable post-launch impact: +25% active engagement, +40% VR retention, +30% user satisfaction; near-zero crashes and minimal latency
  • Integrated LLM-driven NPC behavior with async AI service layer, caching, fallbacks, and monitoring
  • Strong live-ops iteration loop using metrics, player feedback, and A/B testing
  • Implemented server-authoritative networking with delta compression and prediction to reduce desyncs
  • Built logging and replay tooling to debug disconnects and matchmaking failures

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Experience

Senior Software EngineerRoku · Nov 2021 – Present
Senior Software EngineerPlayStation · Nov 2019 – Oct 2021
Software Engineer IIPlayStation · Jan 2016 – Nov 2019
Front End EngineerGap · Feb 2015 – Jan 2016
Application EngineerPayPal · May 2014 – Jan 2015
Network EngineerPioneer Investcorp · Jul 2011 – Jun 2012

Education

University of Pittsburghmaster (2013)
K. J. Somaiya Institute of Technologybachelor (2011)

Languages

English

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Tirath ShahSenior Software Engineer specializing in Unity game development, multiplayer networking, and VR