UNITY SOFTWARE INC., 10-K filed on 2/29/2024
Annual Report
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Cover Page - USD ($)
$ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Feb. 22, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Cover [Abstract]      
Document Type 10-K    
Document Annual Report true    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2023    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
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Entity File Number 001-39497    
Entity Registrant Name UNITY SOFTWARE INC.    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 27-0334803    
Entity Address, Address Line One 30 3rd Street    
Entity Address, City or Town San Francisco    
Entity Address, State or Province CA    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 94103‑3104    
City Area Code 415    
Local Phone Number 539‑3162    
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock, $0.000005 par value    
Trading Symbol U    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag true    
Document Financial Statement Error Correction Flag false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 12.3
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   385,942,428  
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement for the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the registrant's fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K where indicated.
   
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Audit Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Firm ID 42
Auditor Name Ernst & Young LLP
Auditor Location San Francisco, California
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,590,325 $ 1,485,084
Short-term investments 0 101,711
Accounts receivable, net 611,723 633,775
Prepaid expenses and other 122,843 144,070
Total current assets 2,324,891 2,364,640
Property and equipment, net 140,887 121,863
Goodwill 3,166,304 3,200,955
Intangible assets, net 1,406,745 1,922,234
Other assets 204,614 224,293
Total assets 7,243,441 7,833,985
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 14,517 20,221
Accrued expenses and other 307,704 326,339
Publisher payables 385,113 445,622
Deferred revenue 186,769 218,102
Total current liabilities 894,103 1,010,284
Convertible notes 2,711,750 2,707,171
Long-term deferred revenue 6,015 103,442
Other long-term liabilities 217,195 258,959
Total liabilities 3,829,063 4,079,856
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 10)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests 225,797 219,563
Stockholders' equity:    
Common stock, $0.000005 par value: Authorized shares - 1,000,000 and 1,000,000, Issued and outstanding shares - 384,872 and 374,243 2 2
Additional paid-in capital 6,259,479 5,779,776
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (5,009) (1,691)
Accumulated deficit (3,071,830) (2,249,819)
Total Unity Software Inc. stockholders' equity 3,182,642 3,528,268
Noncontrolling interest 5,939 6,298
Total stockholders' equity 3,188,581 3,534,566
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 7,243,441 $ 7,833,985
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Common stock, par value (USD per share) $ 0.000005 $ 0.000005
Common stock, authorized (in shares) 1,000,000,000 1,000,000,000
Common stock, issued (in shares) 384,872,000 374,243,000
Common stock, outstanding (in shares) 384,872,000 374,243,000
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Income Statement [Abstract]      
Revenue $ 2,187,317 $ 1,391,024 $ 1,110,526
Cost of revenue 733,722 442,500 253,630
Gross profit 1,453,595 948,524 856,896
Operating expenses      
Research and development 1,053,588 959,491 695,710
Sales and marketing 834,625 497,956 344,939
General and administrative 398,176 373,290 347,912
Total operating expenses 2,286,389 1,830,737 1,388,561
Loss from operations (832,794) (882,213) (531,665)
Interest expense (24,580) (7,404) (1,131)
Interest income and other expense, net 59,529 7,192 1,566
Loss before income taxes (797,845) (882,425) (531,230)
Provision for Income taxes 28,477 37,063 1,377
Net loss (826,322) (919,488) (532,607)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interests (4,311) (1,296) 0
Adjustments attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests 0 2,870 0
Net loss attributable to Unity Software Inc. $ (822,011) $ (921,062) $ (532,607)
Basic net loss per share attributable to Unity Software Inc. (USD per share) $ (2.16) $ (2.96) $ (1.89)
Diluted net loss per share attributable to Unity Software Inc. (USD per share) $ (2.16) $ (2.96) $ (1.89)
Weighted-average shares used in computation of basic net loss per share (in shares) 380,457 310,504 282,195
Weighted-average shares used in computation of diluted net loss per share (in shares) 380,457 310,504 282,195
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net loss $ (826,322) $ (919,488) $ (532,607)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:      
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment (4,556) 259 583
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on short-term investments 0 969 (1,023)
Change in unrealized gains on derivative instruments 289 939 0
Other comprehensive income (loss) (4,267) 2,167 (440)
Comprehensive loss (830,589) (917,321) (533,047)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interests (4,311) (1,296) 0
Foreign currency translation attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interests (949) 560 0
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interests (5,260) (736) 0
Comprehensive loss attributable to Unity Software Inc. $ (825,329) $ (916,585) $ (533,047)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Unity Software Inc. Stockholders' Equity
Unity Software Inc. Stockholders' Equity
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Common Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Deficit
Accumulated Deficit
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Noncontrolling Interest
[1]
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020         273,537,218          
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2020 $ 2,037,143 $ (1,522) $ 2,037,143 $ (1,522) $ 2 $ 2,838,057 $ (3,418) $ (797,498) $ (1,522) $ 0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                    
Issuance of common stock from employee equity plans (in shares)         11,650,963          
Issuance of common stock from employee equity plans 66,704   66,704     66,704        
Issuance of common stock for settlement of RSUs (in shares)         3,935,813          
Common stock issued in connection with acquisitions (in shares)         3,468,362          
Common stock issued in connection with acquisitions 526,081   526,081     526,081        
Purchase of capped calls (48,127)   (48,127)     (48,127)        
Stock‑based compensation expense 347,159   347,159     347,159        
Net loss (532,607)   (532,607)         (532,607)    
Other comprehensive income (loss) (440)   (440)       (440)      
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021         292,592,356          
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2021 $ 2,394,391   2,394,391   $ 2 3,729,874 (3,858) (1,331,627)   0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                    
Issuance of common stock from employee equity plans (in shares) 4,512,850       5,119,859          
Issuance of common stock from employee equity plans $ 63,493   63,493     63,493        
Issuance of common stock for settlement of RSUs (in shares)         6,545,464          
Common stock issued in connection with acquisitions (in shares)         112,716,696          
Common stock issued in connection with acquisitions 2,932,228   2,932,228     2,932,228        
Purchase and retirement of common stock (in shares)         (42,731,179)          
Purchase and retirement of common stock (1,500,000)   (1,500,000)     (1,500,000)        
Stock‑based compensation expense 549,671   549,671     549,671        
Capital contribution from minority interest holder 13,767   7,380     7,380       6,387
Net loss (918,281)   (918,192)         (918,192)   (89)
Adjustments to redeemable noncontrolling interest (2,870)   (2,870)     (2,870)        
Other comprehensive income (loss) $ 2,167   2,167       2,167      
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022 374,243,000       374,243,196          
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 3,534,566   3,528,268   $ 2 5,779,776 (1,691) (2,249,819)   6,298
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                    
Issuance of common stock from employee equity plans (in shares) 5,177,930       6,242,222          
Issuance of common stock from employee equity plans $ 75,985   75,985     75,985        
Issuance of common stock for settlement of RSUs (in shares)         11,944,558          
Purchase and retirement of common stock (in shares)         (7,558,415)          
Purchase and retirement of common stock (250,000)   (250,000)     (250,000)        
Stock‑based compensation expense 664,853   664,853     664,853        
Net loss (822,305)   (822,011)         (822,011)   (294)
Adjustments to redeemable noncontrolling interest (11,135)   (11,135)     (11,135)        
Other comprehensive income (loss) (4,267)                  
Other comprehensive loss $ (3,383)   (3,318)       (3,318)     (65)
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 384,872,000       384,871,561          
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2023 $ 3,188,581   $ 3,182,642   $ 2 $ 6,259,479 $ (5,009) $ (3,071,830)   $ 5,939
[1] Excludes redeemable noncontrolling interests.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Operating activities      
Net loss $ (826,322) $ (919,488) $ (532,607)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 563,916 211,576 64,567
Stock-based compensation expense 648,696 550,065 347,159
Other 24,613 21,418 13,843
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:      
Accounts receivable, net 21,791 (9,548) (65,151)
Prepaid expenses and other 20,314 (21,719) (22,014)
Other assets 45,047 40,096 5,157
Accounts payable (6,313) (17,574) 2,022
Accrued expenses and other (21,069) (1,041) 31,767
Publisher payables (60,509) (50,242) 55,368
Other long-term liabilities (47,245) (29,790) (27,313)
Deferred revenue (128,219) 166,816 15,753
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 234,700 (59,431) (111,449)
Investing activities      
Purchases of short-term investments (212) (150,911) (519,698)
Proceeds from sales of short-term investments 0 436,293 0
Proceeds from principal repayments and maturities of short-term investments 102,673 387,453 308,957
Purchases of non-marketable investments (2,500) (15,000) (4,600)
Sales of non-marketable investments 0 1,000 0
Purchases of property and equipment (55,921) (57,138) (41,938)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired 0 121,531 (1,580,081)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 44,040 723,228 (1,837,360)
Financing activities      
Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes 0 1,000,000 1,725,000
Purchase of capped calls 0 0 (48,127)
Payment of debt issuance costs 0 (379) (22,575)
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest holders 0 210,252 0
Repurchase and retirement of common stock (250,000) (1,500,000) 0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock from employee equity plans 75,985 63,493 66,704
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (174,015) (226,634) 1,721,002
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (6,146) 1,926 459
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 98,579 439,089 (227,348)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period 1,505,688 1,066,599 1,293,947
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period 1,604,267 1,505,688 1,066,599
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:      
Cash paid for interest 20,389 0 110
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds 22,471 25,206 5,651
Cash paid for operating leases 42,905 28,463 29,811
Supplemental disclosures of non‑cash investing and financing activities:      
Fair value of common stock issued as consideration for business and asset acquisitions 0 2,932,296 526,081
Assets acquired under operating lease $ 43,831 $ 20,699 $ 18,507
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Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Accounting Policies Accounting Policies
Description of Business
We provide a comprehensive set of software solutions to create, run, and monetize interactive, real-time 2D and 3D content for mobile phones, tablets, PCs, consoles, and augmented and virtual reality devices, among others.
We are headquartered in San Francisco, California and have operations in the United States, Denmark, Israel, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Lithuania, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the U.K., and the United Arab Emirates.
We market our solutions directly through our online store and field sales operations in North America, Denmark, China, Finland, the U.K., Germany, Israel, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Spain, and indirectly through independent distributors and resellers worldwide.
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
We prepared the accompanying consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Unity Software Inc., its wholly owned subsidiaries, and entities consolidated under the voting interest model. We have eliminated all intercompany balances and transactions. In our opinion, all adjustments, which include normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation, have been included.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. For us, these estimates are used for, but not limited to, revenue recognition, the measurement of liabilities for uncertain tax positions and deferred tax assets and liabilities, the fair value of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed through business combinations, the fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests, impairments of right of use assets, and customer life for capitalized commissions. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences could be material to our financial position and results of operations.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is measured based on the amount of consideration that we expect to receive from our customers. Revenue excludes sales and indirect taxes. In arrangements where we have multiple performance obligations, the transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation using the relative stand-alone selling price ("SSP"). We generally determine SSP based on observable pricing. When observable pricing is not available, we use cost plus margin analysis to determine SSP.
Our business focuses on two complementary sets of solutions: (1) Create Solutions and (2) Grow Solutions.
Create Solutions
Create Solutions are a combination of software and services that enable customers to edit, run, and iterate real-time 2D and 3D experiences. Revenue is primarily derived from Create Solution Subscriptions, Enterprise Support, Professional Services, and Cloud and Hosting services.
Create Solutions subscriptions provide customers with software, embedded cloud functionality, and software updates. As the software and software updates are highly interdependent and interrelated and these services have the same pattern of performance as the embedded cloud functionality, we combine these promises and account for them as a single performance obligation that is recognized over time. Enterprise customers may purchase an enhanced support offering ("Enterprise Support") that is sold separately and is considered its own performance obligation. Create Solutions subscriptions and enterprise support typically have a term of one to five years and are billed in monthly, quarterly and annual installments, and recognized ratably over the service period.
Professional services revenue is primarily composed of consulting, platform integration, training, and custom application and workflow development. Revenue is recognized as services are rendered. We typically invoice our customers on a milestone basis or when promised services are delivered.
Our Cloud and Hosting service arrangements are based on a fixed fee or consumption-based model. For fixed fee arrangements revenue is recognized ratably over the contractual service term as our obligations are generally fulfilled evenly throughout the hosting period. For consumption-based arrangements, we recognize revenue as services are provided.
Grow Solutions
Grow Solutions revenue primarily consists of advertising services provided through our monetization solutions that allow publishers, which include mobile application developers, original equipment manufacturers ("OEM") and mobile carriers to sell available advertising inventory on their mobile applications or hardware devices to advertisers for in-app or on-device placements. We present revenue on a net basis for sales where we are facilitating the transaction between advertisers and publishers and do not have control over in-app or on-device placement and on a gross basis for advertising sales where we are the publisher and have control of the in-app or on-device placement. Advertising revenue is recognized at a point in time when the agreed upon action is completed or when the advertisement is displayed to users.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue for the delivery of software services, professional services, and advertising consists primarily of hosting expenses, personnel costs (including salaries, stock-based compensation, and benefits) for employees associated with our product support and professional services organizations, credit card fees, third-party license fees, and allocated shared costs, including facilities, IT, and security costs, as well as amortization of related capitalized software costs and depreciation of related property and equipment and amortization if acquired intangible assets.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation expense related to our employees and non-employee directors is calculated based on the fair value on the grant date. For restricted stock units ("RSUs"), fair value is based on the closing price of our common stock on the grant date.
The fair value of stock options and purchases made under the 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("2020 ESPP") is estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model. This model requires certain assumptions be used as inputs, such as the fair value of the underlying common stock, expected term of the option before exercise, expected volatility of our common stock, expected dividend yield, and a risk-free interest rate. Options granted during the year have a maximum contractual term of ten years. We have limited historical stock option activity and therefore estimate the expected term of stock options granted using the simplified method, which represents the average of the contractual term of the stock option and its weighted-average vesting period. The expected volatility of stock options and employee stock purchase plan ("ESPP") purchases are based upon our historical volatility and the historical volatility of a number of publicly traded companies in similar industries over similar durations. We have historically not declared or paid any dividends and do not currently expect to do so in the foreseeable future. The risk-free interest rates used are based on the U.S. Department of Treasury ("U.S. Treasury") yield in effect
at the time of grant for zero-coupon U.S. Treasury notes with maturities approximately equal to the expected term of the stock options and ESPP purchases.
The fair value of price-vested units ("PVUs"), which are RSUs that contain both service-based and market-based vesting conditions, is estimated using the Monte Carlo simulation model and is based on the closing stock price of our common stock on the grant date modified to reflect the impact of the market-based vesting condition, including the estimated payout level based on that condition. We do not adjust compensation cost for subsequent changes in the expected outcome of the market-based vesting conditions.
We recognize stock-based compensation expense for RSUs, stock options, and PVUs, on a straight-line basis, over the requisite service period, generally, a vesting period of one year to four years. We recognize stock-based compensation expense related to the 2020 ESPP on a straight-line basis over the offering period. We do not estimate forfeitures but instead account for them as they occur.
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
We consider all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Our cash equivalents include money market funds, time deposits, and commercial paper.
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, restricted cash was $13.9 million and $20.6 million, respectively. Restricted cash consists of secured letters of credit issued in connection with our operating leases and other amounts held in escrow. Restrictions typically lapse at the end of the lease term, and restricted cash is classified as current or non-current based on the remaining term of the restriction.
Short-term Investments
Our short-term investments consisted of investments in short-term deposits, U.S. treasury securities, asset-backed securities, corporate bonds, commercial paper, and supranational bonds. We classified our investments in debt securities as available-for-sale at the time of purchase. We considered all debt securities as available for use in current operations, including those with maturity dates beyond one year, and therefore classified these securities as current assets in the consolidated balance sheets. Unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, were included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, which was reflected as a separate component of stockholders’ equity in our consolidated balance sheets. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we sold the entirety of our available-for-sale debt securities portfolio. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we sold the remainder of our short-term investments.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are recorded at the original invoiced amount, net of allowances for uncollectible amounts. We estimate losses on uncollectible amounts based on expected losses, including our historical experience of actual losses. The estimated losses on uncollectible amounts are recorded in general and administrative expense on our consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the allowance for uncollectible amounts was $16.9 million and $9.4 million, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the provision for uncollectible amounts was $14.3 million and $5.4 million.
Credit Risk and Concentrations
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to a concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and accounts receivable. We place our domestic and foreign cash and cash equivalents, as well as our short-term investments, with large, creditworthy financial institutions. Balances in these accounts may exceed federally insured limits at times.
In general, we do not require our customers to provide collateral or other security to support accounts receivable. To reduce credit risk, management performs credit evaluations of our customers’ financial condition, as warranted, and continually analyzes the allowance for doubtful accounts, which we maintain based upon the expected collectability of accounts receivable.
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, no individual customer represented 10% or more of the aggregate receivables. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, no individual customer represented 10% or more of total revenue.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
We define fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities, which are required to be recorded at fair value, we consider the principal or most advantageous market in which to transact and the market-based risk. The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements approximate the fair value for cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities, due to their short-term nature.
Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive loss is comprised of net loss and other comprehensive loss. Our other comprehensive loss includes unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale investments, derivative instruments, and foreign currency translation adjustment.
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization, computed using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets, which is generally three years for computer and other hardware and five years for furniture. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their estimated useful life or the remaining term of the lease. Software licenses are amortized over the shorter of their estimated useful life or license term, which is generally three to five years.
The costs of repairs and maintenance are expensed when incurred, while expenditures for refurbishments and improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized.
Upon retirement or sale, the cost of assets disposed of and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is credited or charged to the consolidated statement of operations.
Leases
Primarily all of our leases have been categorized as operating leases at inception. On certain of our lease agreements, we may receive rent holidays and other incentives provided by the landlord. We recognize lease costs on a straight-line basis without regard to deferred payment terms, such as rent holidays, that defer the commencement date of required payments. Additionally, incentives we receive are treated as a reduction of our costs over the term of the agreement. Leasehold improvements are capitalized at cost and amortized over the lesser of their expected useful life or the non-cancellable term of the lease.
We establish assets and liabilities for the present value of estimated future costs to retire long-lived assets at the termination or expiration of a lease. Such assets are depreciated over the lease period into operating expense, and the recorded liabilities are accreted to the future value of the estimated retirement costs.
Convertible Senior Notes and Capped Call Transactions
We account for each issuance of the Notes as single liabilities measured at their amortized cost. Debt issuance costs are amortized to interest expense using the straight-line method (which approximates the effective interest method) and are recorded in other income and expense.
We record the cost of capped call transactions as a reduction of our additional paid-in capital on our consolidated balance sheets. Capped call transactions will not be remeasured as long as they continue to meet the conditions for equity classification.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
We allocate the fair value of purchase consideration to the tangible assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The excess of the fair value of purchase consideration over the fair values of these identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. Intangible assets, with the exception of certain contractual relationships, which have a finite life are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which typically range from three to six years. Certain contractual relationships are amortized using an accelerated method of amortization, which reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits from the intangible assets are expected to be recognized.
On an annual basis, we evaluate the estimated remaining useful life of acquired intangible assets and whether events or changes in circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining amortization period. No changes to the useful lives of our intangible assets were deemed necessary during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 based on management's evaluation.
Segments
We operate as a single operating segment. The chief operating decision maker is our Chief Executive Officer, who makes resource allocation decisions and assesses performance based on financial information presented on a consolidated basis, accompanied by disaggregated information of our revenue. Accordingly, we have determined that we have a single reportable segment and operating segment structure.
Capitalized Software Costs and Software Implementation Costs
We capitalize implementation costs incurred in our cloud computing service arrangements related to enterprise software solutions ("capitalized implementation costs") and costs associated with customized internal‑use software systems that have reached the application development stage. Such capitalized costs include external direct costs utilized in developing or obtaining the applications and payroll and payroll‑related expenses for employees, who are directly associated with the development of the applications. We capitalize such costs during the application development stage, which begins when the preliminary project stage is complete and ceases at the point in which the project is substantially complete and is ready for its intended purpose. Capitalized software costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful life, which is generally two to three years. Management evaluates the useful lives of these assets on an annual basis and tests for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances occur that could impact the recoverability of these assets. Capitalized implementation costs are expensed over the term of the hosting arrangement, which is the fixed, non-cancellable term of the arrangement, plus any reasonably certain renewal periods.
The amount of capitalized software costs and capitalized implementation costs was $49.9 million and $1.1 million, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2023 and $5.7 million and $5.9 million, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2022. The increases in these costs were driven by the acquisition of ironSource in late 2022, and development projects related to offerings within Create Solutions.
The closing amount of capitalized software costs and capitalized implementation costs on the balance sheet was $52.0 million and $4.6 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2023 and $5.8 million and $10.2 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2022. Capitalized software costs are included in property and equipment, net, on the consolidated balance sheets. The current portion of capitalized implementation costs are included in prepaid expenses on the consolidated balance sheets, and the non-current portion of capitalized implementation costs are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.
The costs to develop software that is marketed externally consist of payroll and payroll related costs for employees, who are directly associated with the development of the software. We capitalize such costs when technological feasibility is established and a working model is complete through the point of general release. All costs outside of this window are charged to research and development expense. The
amount of costs capitalized for software developed for external use was $3.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2023.
Impairment Analysis
We evaluate intangible assets and long-lived assets for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. This includes but is not limited to significant adverse changes in business climate, market conditions, or other events that indicate an asset’s carrying amount may not be recoverable. Recoverability of these assets is measured by comparing the carrying amount of each asset to the future undiscounted cash flows the asset is expected to generate. If the undiscounted cash flows used in the test for recoverability are less than the carrying amount of these assets, the carrying amount of such assets is reduced to fair value.
We evaluate and test the recoverability of our goodwill for impairment at least annually during our fourth quarter of each calendar year or more often if and when circumstances indicate that goodwill may not be recoverable.
During the year ended December 31, 2023 we recorded $16.5 million of impairment charges on operating lease assets, primarily related to closures of corporate offices in the fourth quarter of 2023. Apart from those operating lease asset impairments, there were no material impairments of capitalized software costs, capitalized implementation costs, intangible assets, long-lived assets, or goodwill during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021.
Income Taxes
We are subject to income taxes in the United States and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes and income tax assets and liabilities, including evaluating uncertainties in the application of accounting principles and complex tax laws.
We record an income tax expense (or benefit) for the anticipated tax consequences of the reported results of operations using the asset and liability method. Under this method, we recognize deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, as well as for NOL and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates that are expected to apply to taxable income for the years in which those tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. We recognize the deferred income tax effects of a change in tax rates in the period of the enactment.
We record a valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets to the net amount that we believe is more likely than not to be realized. We consider all available evidence, both positive and negative, including historical levels of income, expectations and risks associated with estimates of future taxable income, and ongoing tax planning strategies in assessing the need for a valuation allowance.
We recognize tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if we believe that the position is more likely than not to be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. Although we believe that we have adequately reserved for our uncertain tax positions (including net interest and penalties), we can provide no assurance that the final tax outcome of these matters will not be materially different. We make adjustments to these reserves in accordance with the income tax accounting guidance when facts and circumstances change, such as the closing of a tax audit or the refinement of an estimate. To the extent that the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts recorded, such differences will affect our income tax expense (or benefit) in the period in which such determination is made and could have a material impact on our financial condition and operating results.
We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within income tax expense in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. Accrued interest and penalties are included in income and other taxes payable on the consolidated balance sheets.
Translation of Foreign Currencies
The functional currency of the majority of our foreign subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in interest and other income (expense), net, on the consolidated statements of operations for the period. For U.S. dollar functional currency subsidiaries, all assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. Revenue and expenses denominated in a foreign currency are translated at the average exchange rate during the period. Equity transactions denominated in a foreign currency are translated using historical exchange rates. For a foreign subsidiary where the local currency is the functional currency, adjustments to translate those statements into U.S. dollars are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss in stockholders’ equity.
Warranties and Indemnifications
In the ordinary course of business, we may provide indemnifications of varying scope and terms to customers, vendors, lessors, investors, directors, officers, employees and other parties with respect to certain matters. Indemnification may include losses from our breach of such agreements, services we provide, or third-party intellectual property infringement claims. These indemnifications may survive termination of the underlying agreement and the maximum potential amount of future indemnification payments may not be subject to a cap. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, there were no known events or circumstances that have resulted in a material indemnification liability to us, and we did not incur material costs to defend lawsuits or settle claims related to these indemnifications.
We generally do not offer warranties for our software products. With certain customers, we will warrant that our software products will operate without material error and/or substantially in conformity with product documentation. We have not experienced any warranty claims to date, and no liabilities have been recorded as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred as a component of sales and marketing expense in the consolidated statements of operations. Advertising expense was approximately $12.6 million, $18.8 million, and $24.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued a new Accounting Standards Update ("ASU 2023-07"), amending the existing segment reporting disclosure guidance, primarily requiring enhanced disclosure of significant segment expenses on an annual and interim basis. ASU 2023-07 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2023, with early adoption permitted and should be applied on a retroactive basis. We are currently evaluating ASU 2023-07 to determine its impact on our segment disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued a new Accounting Standards Update ("ASU 2023-09") amending existing income tax disclosure guidance, primarily requiring more detailed disclosure for income taxes paid and the effective tax rate reconciliation. ASU 2023-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted and can be applied on either a prospective or retroactive basis. We are currently evaluating ASU 2023-09 to determine its impact on our income tax disclosures.
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Revenue
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue Revenue
The following table presents our revenue disaggregated by source, which also have similar economic characteristics (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Create Solutions$859,174 $716,078 $506,920 
Grow Solutions1,328,143 674,946 603,606 
Total revenue$2,187,317 $1,391,024 $1,110,526 
The following table presents our revenue disaggregated by geography, based on the invoice address of our customers (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
United States$564,358 $351,174 $266,825 
Greater China (1)
254,551 185,433 169,330 
EMEA (2)
756,214 488,002 414,902 
APAC (3)
558,810 327,125 222,348 
Other Americas (4)
53,384 39,290 37,121 
Total revenue$2,187,317 $1,391,024 $1,110,526 
(1)    Greater China includes China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
(2)    Europe, the Middle East, and Africa ("EMEA").
(3)    Asia-Pacific, excluding Greater China ("APAC").
(4)    Canada and Latin America ("Other Americas").
Sales Commissions
Sales commissions that have a benefit beyond one year are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line method over the expected period of benefit, which is generally three years. As of December 31, 2023, capitalized commissions, net of amortization, included in prepaid expenses and other and other assets were $6.8 million and $4.8 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2022, capitalized commissions, net of amortization, included in prepaid expenses and other and other assets were $8.8 million and $5.3 million, respectively.
For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, we recorded amortization costs of $9.9 million and $9.4 million, respectively, in sales and marketing expenses. We did not incur any impairment losses for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Contract Balances and Remaining Performance Obligations
Contract assets (unbilled receivables) included in accounts receivable, net, are recorded when revenue is earned in advance of customer billing schedules. Unbilled receivables totaled $31.3 million and $37.5 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Contract liabilities (deferred revenue) relate to payments received in advance of performance under the contract. Revenue recognized during the year ended December 31, 2023 that was included in the deferred revenue balances at January 1, 2023 was $308 million. Included in that amount was $146 million of deferred revenue from Wētā FX Limited which was recognized in the current year, primarily due to the termination of Wētā FX Limited's subscription rights in exchange for a perpetual license in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Additionally, we have performance obligations associated with commitments in customer contracts to perform in the future that had not yet been recognized in our consolidated financial statements. For
contracts with original terms that exceed one year, those commitments not yet recognized as of December 31, 2023 were $384 million and relate primarily to Create Solutions subscriptions, Enterprise Support, and Strategic Partnerships. These commitments generally extend over the next one to five years and we expect to recognize approximately $200 million or 52% of this revenue during the next 12 months.
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Financial Instruments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Financial Instruments Financial Instruments
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Short-term Investments
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments are recorded at fair value. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. To increase the comparability of fair value measures, the following hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation methodologies used to measure fair value.
Level 1—Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2—Valuations based on quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration.
Level 3—Valuations based on unobservable inputs reflecting our own assumptions used to measure assets and liabilities at fair value. These valuations require significant judgment.
The following table summarizes, by major security type, our cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy (in thousands):
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Fair Value (1)
Cash$834,877 $699,340 
Level 1:
Restricted cash and cash equivalents:
Restricted cash$13,942 $20,604 
Money market funds502,754 373,619 
Time deposits252,694 412,125 
Total restricted cash and cash equivalents$769,390 $806,348 
Short-term investments$— $101,711 
Total cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments$1,604,267 $1,607,399 
(1)    Due to the highly liquid nature of our investments, amortized cost approximates fair value.
We did not recognize any credit losses related to our available-for-sale debt securities during the year ended December 31, 2022.
There were no material realized or unrealized gains or losses, either individually or in the aggregate, during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we sold the entirety of our available-for-sale debt securities portfolio. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we sold the remainder of our short-term investments.
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
We hold equity investments in certain unconsolidated entities without a readily determinable fair value. These strategic investments represent less than a 20% ownership interest in each of the entities, and we do not have significant influence over or control of the entities. We use the measurement alternative to account for adjustments to these investments for observable transactions for the same or
similar investments of the same issuer in any given quarter. If we determine an impairment has occurred, the investment is written down to the estimated fair value. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, such equity investments totaled $33.6 million and $31.1 million, respectively. No adjustments to the carrying value of these equity investments were recorded for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
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Investment in Unity China
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]  
Investment in Unity China Investment in Unity China
In August 2022, we formed a company in China ("Unity China") to perform research and development activities and to facilitate commercialization in the Greater China region. Upon formation, we agreed to sell to third-party investors an ownership interest of approximately 20.5% in Unity China for cash consideration of $197 million. Under the agreement and pursuant to certain conditions that include successfully completing an initial public offering of Unity China at a valuation greater than ¥25.0 billion CNY, the investors have the option to require us to repurchase their interest at a redemption value based on the greater of Unity China's then current equity fair value or a guaranteed floor value in the aggregate amount of ¥1.9 billion CNY. The redeemable noncontrolling interests are initially measured at its issuance date fair value and then adjusted for its proportionate net income or loss and accreted to its estimated redemption value through the applicable redemption date, which is August 2027. We valued the combination of the investors' equity interest in Unity China and their redemption right at approximately $217.9 million, on the issuance date. The investors' equity interest was valued using a discounted cash flow analysis and market approach. The redemption right was valued using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model adjusted for probabilities of successfully completing an initial public offering. The difference between the fair value of the redeemable noncontrolling interests and cash consideration received was recognized as a customer incentive, as the equity interest holders are also customers. The customer incentive will be amortized against revenue over the five-year term of the redemption right.
Subsequent and contingent to the initial investment from third-party investors, a management investor contributed $14.4 million for an ownership interest of 1.5% with no redemption rights.
The results of Unity China are included in our consolidated financial statements, and the redeemable noncontrolling interests are recorded as temporary equity on our consolidated balance sheet.
The following table presents the changes in redeemable noncontrolling interests (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
20232022
Balance at beginning of period$219,563 $— 
Initial fair value measurement of investors' equity interest and redemption right— 217,900 
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests(4,017)(1,207)
Accretion for redeemable noncontrolling interests15,543 3,699 
Foreign currency translation and foreign exchange adjustments for redeemable noncontrolling interests(5,292)(829)
Balance at end of period$225,797 $219,563 
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Acquisitions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]  
Acquisitions Acquisitions
The revenue and earnings of the acquired businesses have been included in our results from the respective dates of the acquisitions.
The total purchase price allocated to the net assets acquired is assigned based on the fair values as of the date of acquisition. The fair value assigned to identifiable intangible assets acquired was determined using the income approach and the cost approach. The identifiable intangible assets are subject to amortization on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, as this best approximates the benefit period related to these assets.
The excess of the purchase price over the identified tangible and intangible assets, less liabilities assumed, is recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is not subject to amortization and it typically is not deductible for U.S. income tax purposes.
The measurement period for the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in previous years is now closed, including for the merger with ironSource Ltd., for which we have now substantially completed our tax returns.
2023 Acquisitions
During the year ended December 31, 2023, we completed no acquisitions.
2022 Acquisitions
During the year ended December 31, 2022, we completed the acquisitions of certain companies, primarily ironSource, for a total purchase consideration of approximately $3.0 billion payable primarily in stock. The purchase consideration was primarily allocated to goodwill of approximately $1.6 billion and intangible assets of approximately $1.3 billion. These acquisitions were strategic in nature, and primarily enhanced Unity's Grow offerings. The revenue and earnings of the acquired businesses have been included in our results since the acquisition dates.
2021 Acquisitions
During the year ended December 31, 2021, we completed the acquisitions of certain companies for a total purchase consideration of approximately $2.1 billion payable in cash and stock. The purchase consideration was primarily allocated to goodwill of approximately $1.3 billion and intangible assets of approximately $790 million. These acquisitions were strategic in nature as they enhanced our product offerings. The revenue and earnings of the acquired businesses have been included in our results since the acquisition date.
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price and related costs over the value assigned to net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired in business combinations.
The following table presents the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):
Balance as of December 31, 2021$1,620,127 
Goodwill acquired1,579,936 
Measurement period adjustment892 
Balance as of December 31, 20223,200,955 
Goodwill acquired— 
Measurement period adjustment(34,651)
Balance as of December 31, 2023$3,166,304 
Intangible Assets, Net
The following tables present details of our intangible assets, excluding goodwill (in thousands, except for weighted-average useful life):
As of December 31, 2023
Weighted-Average
Useful Life
(1)
(In Years)
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Amount
Developed technology6.0$1,220,186 $(295,265)$924,921 
Customer relationships2.9596,140 (181,128)415,012 
Trademark3.0106,400 (39,588)66,812 
Contractual relationship (2)
0.0— — — 
Total intangible assets$1,922,726 $(515,981)$1,406,745 
As of December 31, 2022
Weighted-Average
Useful Life
(1)
(In Years)
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Amount
Developed technology6.9$1,239,431 $(137,782)$1,101,649 
Customer relationships3.9621,326 (53,243)568,083 
Trademark3.9110,567 (17,273)93,294 
Contractual relationship6.9200,000 (40,792)159,208 
Total intangible assets$2,171,324 $(249,090)$1,922,234 
(1)    Based on weighted-average useful life remaining.
(2)    Decrease in 2023, due to amendment of our Wētā FX Limited agreement.
The following table presents the amortization of finite-lived intangible assets included on our consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Amortization expense$515,489 $172,551 $33,483 
As of December 31, 2023, the estimated future amortization of finite-lived intangible assets was as follows (in thousands):
2024$352,253 
2025338,580 
2026294,704 
2027167,023 
2028133,438 
Thereafter120,747 
Total$1,406,745 
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Balance Sheet Components
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Balance Sheet Components Balance Sheet Components
The following tables provide details of selected balance sheet items (in thousands):
As of
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Property and equipment, net:
Gross property and equipment
Leasehold improvements$105,102 $99,868 
Software, computers, and other hardware113,829 105,131 
Furniture32,089 30,046 
Capital projects in progress33,771 10,442 
Total gross property and equipment284,791 245,487 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(143,904)(123,624)
Property and equipment, net$140,887 $121,863 
The following table presents the depreciation and amortization of property and equipment included on our consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Depreciation and amortization expense$48,427 $39,025 $31,084 
Long-lived Assets, Net, by Geographic Area
The following table presents our long-lived assets, net, disaggregated by geography, which consists of our property and equipment, net, but excludes internally developed software and purchased software (in thousands):
As of
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
United States$25,643 $32,172 
Canada25,767 33,639 
United Kingdom9,048 12,944 
EMEA, excluding United Kingdom (1)
18,111 22,336 
Other (1)
10,095 12,243 
Total long-lived assets, net$88,664 $113,334 
(1)    No individual country, other than those disclosed above, exceeded 10% of our total long-lived assets, net, for any period presented.
As of
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Accrued expenses and other:
Accrued expenses$126,141 $107,075 
Accrued compensation90,754 121,654 
Income and other taxes payable90,809 97,610 
Accrued expenses and other$307,704 $326,339 
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Leases
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
We have operating leases for offices which have remaining lease terms of up to nine years, some of which include options to extend the lease with renewal terms from one to five years. Some leases include an option to terminate the lease for up to five years from the lease commencement date.
Components of lease expense were as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended
December 31, 2023December 31,
2022
Operating lease expense$41,195 $31,707 
Variable lease expense5,221 5,528 
Sublease income(1,490)(221)
Total lease expense$44,926 $37,014 
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows (in thousands, except weighted-average figures):
As of
ClassificationDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Operating lease assetsOther assets$113,256 $120,535 
Current operating lease liabilitiesAccrued expenses and other$39,132 $34,469 
Long-term operating lease liabilitiesOther long-term liabilities111,669 107,776 
Total operating lease liabilities$150,801 $142,245 
As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, our operating leases had a weighted-average remaining lease term of 5.1 years and 5.0 years, respectively, and a weighted-average discount rate of 5.2% and 4.0%, respectively.
On November 28, 2023, we committed to a plan to close corporate offices in approximately 14 locations, to reduce our real estate costs. In connection with this plan, during the three months ended December 31, 2023 we recorded $15.6 million of impairment charges on operating lease assets, which we currently estimate to be the majority of the costs associated with this plan.
As of December 31, 2023, our lease liabilities were as follows (in thousands):
Operating Leases
Gross lease liabilities$171,699 
Less: imputed interest20,898 
Present value of lease liabilities$150,801 
As of December 31, 2023, we have not entered into any leases that have not yet commenced
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Borrowings
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Borrowings Borrowings
Convertible Notes
As of December 31, 2023, we had $2.7 billion of unsecured convertible notes outstanding including $1.0 billion issued in November 2022 and $1.7 billion issued in November 2021. The table below summarizes the principal and unamortized debt issuance costs and other material features of the Notes (in thousands):
Carrying Amount as of,
Conversion Rate per
$1,000 Principal
Initial Conversion PriceMaturitiesStated Interest RatesDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Convertible notes:
Principal - 2026 Notes3.2392 $308.72 20260.0%$1,725,000 $1,725,000 
Principal - 2027 Notes20.4526 $48.89 20272.0%1,000,000 1,000,000 
Unamortized debt issuance costs, net(13,250)(17,829)
Net carrying amount$2,711,750 $2,707,171 
Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. The combined interest expense on the Notes related to regular interest and the amortization of debt issuance cost was $24.6 million and $7.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
As of December 31, 2023 the estimated fair value of the 2027 Notes were approximately $1.3 billion and the estimated fair value of the 2026 Notes were approximately $1.4 billion. The fair value of the 2027 Notes was based on a combination of a discounted cash flow and Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The fair value of the 2026 Notes was based on quoted prices as of that date.
The Notes are convertible into cash, shares of our common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at our election, subject to customary adjustments for certain events as described in the indentures governing the Notes.
The Notes are subject to additional terms. In connection with certain corporate events, as defined and described in the Indentures, we will increase the conversion rate for a holder of the Notes who elects to convert those notes in connection with the event. Additionally, subject to certain other events, as described in the Indentures, holders of the Notes may require us to repurchase all or a portion of their notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount to be repurchased, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to date.
As of December 31, 2023, no holders of the 2027 and 2026 Notes have exercised the conversion rights, and the if-converted value of the 2027 and 2026 Notes did not exceed the principal amount.
Capped Call Transactions
In connection with the pricing of the 2026 Notes, we entered into the Capped Call Transactions at a net cost of $48.1 million, with call options totaling approximately 5.6 million of our common shares, and expiration dates ranging from September 18, 2026 to November 12, 2026. The strike price is $308.72, and the cap price is initially $343.02 per share, subject to certain adjustments. The Capped Call Transactions are freestanding and are considered separately exercisable from the 2026 Notes.
The Capped Call Transactions are intended to reduce potential dilution to our common stock upon any conversion of the 2026 Notes and/or offset any cash payments we are required to make in excess of the principal amount of converted 2026 Notes, as the case may be, with such reduction and/or offset subject to a cap. As of December 31, 2023, the Capped Call Transactions met the conditions for equity classification and were not in the money.
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Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
The following table summarizes our non-cancelable contractual commitments as of December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
Total20242025-20262027-2028Thereafter
Operating leases (1)
$171,699 $45,407 $62,052 $37,203 $27,037 
Purchase commitments (2)
687,675 224,857 433,393 29,425 — 
Convertible note principal and interest (3)
2,805,000 20,000 1,765,000 1,020,000 — 
Total$3,664,374 $290,264 $2,260,445 $1,086,628 $27,037 
(1)    Operating leases consist of obligations for leased real estate.
(2)    The substantial majority of our purchase commitments are related to agreements with our data center hosting providers.
(3)    Convertible notes due 2026 and 2027. See Note 9, "Borrowings," above for further discussion.
We expect to meet our remaining commitments.
Legal Matters
In the normal course of business, we are subject to various legal matters. We accrue a liability when management believes that it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. We also disclose material contingencies when we believe a loss is not probable but reasonably possible. Legal costs related to such potential losses are expensed as incurred. In addition, recoveries are shown as a reduction in legal costs in the period in which they are realized.
The Company is involved from time to time in claims, proceedings, and litigation, including the following:
On July 6, 2022, a putative securities class action complaint was filed in U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California against the Company and certain of its executives (the "Securities Class Action"). The complaint was amended on March 24, 2023, and captioned In re Unity Software Inc. Securities Litigation, Case No. 5:22-cv-3962 (N.D. Cal.). The operative complaint names as defendants Unity, its former Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and General Manager of Operate Solutions, as well as Unity shareholders, Sequoia Capital, Silver Lake Group, and OTEE 2020 ApS. The complaint asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and alleges that the Company and its executives made false or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose issues with the Company's product platform and the likely impact of those issues on the Company's fiscal 2022 guidance. The plaintiffs seek to represent a class of all persons and entities (other than the defendants) who acquired Unity securities between May 11, 2021 and May 10, 2022, and requests unspecified damages, pre- and post-judgment interest, and an award of attorneys' fees and costs. The Company intends to vigorously defend the case. On May 25, 2023, all defendants moved to dismiss the amended complaint. The plaintiffs filed an opposition to the motions to dismiss on July 26, 2023. The Company filed a response to the plaintiffs' opposition on September 1, 2023. The motion is fully briefed and the Company is awaiting a ruling.
On November 22, 2022, a derivative suit, captioned Movva v. Unity Software, Inc., et al., Case 5:22-cv-07416 (N.D. Cal.) (the "Movva Suit"), was filed by a purported stockholder against eleven of the Company's current and former officers and directors. The complaint, which asserts claims for breach of fiduciary duty, waste of corporate assets, unjust enrichment, and violations of Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act, borrows the allegations of the Securities Class Action, and recasts them as derivative claims. On December 16, 2022, a related derivative suit, captioned Duong vs. Unity Software Inc., et al., Case 5:22-c-08926 (N.D. Cal.), was filed by a purported stockholder against the same defendants as in the Movva Suit (the "Duong Suit," and together with the Movva Suit, the "Federal Derivative Actions"). The two Federal Derivative Actions were consolidated after the parties jointly moved to do so. The Federal Derivative Actions have been stayed pending the outcome of the motions to dismiss in the Securities Class Action. On May 8, 2023, a stockholder derivative suit, captioned Wen v. Botha, et al.., Case No.
2023-0499 (the "Wen Suit"), was filed in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware. The case was filed by a purported Unity stockholder against twelve of the Company's current and former officers and directors, and asserts claims for breach of fiduciary duty, aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, and waste of corporate assets. On December 15, 2023, a stockholder derivative suit, captioned Flesner v. Riccitiello, et al., Case No. 2023-1240 (the "Flesner Suit" and together with the Wen Suit, the "Delaware Derivative Actions"), was filed in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware. The case was filed by a purported Unity stockholder against twelve of the Company's current and former officers and directors, and asserts claims for breach of fiduciary duty, aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, and waste of corporate assets, as well as insider trading claims against the individual defendants. As with the Federal Derivative Actions, the Delaware Derivative Actions borrow the allegations of the Securities Class Action, and recast them as derivative claims. The Delaware Derivative Actions have also been stayed pending the outcome of the motion to dismiss in the Securities Class Action. It is possible that additional suits will be filed, or allegations received from shareholders, with respect to these same or other matters, naming Unity and/or its officers and directors as defendants. We dispute these allegations and intend to vigorously defend ourselves in these matters.
With respect to our outstanding matters, based on our current knowledge, we believe that the resolution of such matters will not, either individually or in aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our business or our condensed consolidated financial statements. However, litigation is inherently uncertain, and the outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty. Accordingly, cash flows or results of operations could be materially affected in any particular period by the resolution of one or more of these matters. From time to time, we may be subject to other legal proceedings and claims arising in the ordinary course of business.
Letters of Credit
We had $13.9 million and $20.6 million of secured letters of credit outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. These primarily relate to our office space leases and are fully collateralized by certificates of deposit which we record in restricted cash as other assets on our consolidated balance sheets.
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Stockholders’ Equity and Employee Compensation Plans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Equity [Abstract]  
Stockholders’ Equity and Employee Compensation Plans Stockholders' Equity and Employee Compensation Plans
Stockholders' Equity
Employee Compensation Plans
Stock Award Plans
Our stock compensation plans allow us to grant or assume through acquisition stock options and RSUs, including PVUs, to employees and non-employee directors.
As of December 31, 2023, we had reserved a total of 101.1 million shares of common stock under our collective compensation plans, of which 32.2 million were available for future grant.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
We offer an ESPP that permits employees to purchase shares of our common stock through payroll deductions of up to 15% of their earnings. Unless otherwise determined by the administrator, the purchase price of the shares will be 85% of the lower of the fair market value of our common stock on (i) the first day of an offering or (ii) on the date of purchase. No participant may purchase more than 1,000 shares of common stock in any one offering period. Participants may end their participation at any time during an offering and will be paid their accrued contributions that have not yet been used to purchase shares. Participation ends automatically upon termination of employment with us.
The maximum number of shares of our common stock that may be issued under our 2020 ESPP is 14.7 million shares, of which 13.0 million were available for issuance as of December 31, 2023.
Share Repurchase Program
In July 2022, our board of directors approved our Share Repurchase Program, which authorized the repurchase of up to $2.5 billion of shares of our common stock through November 2024. During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, we repurchased 7.6 million and 42.7 million shares of common stock under this program for an aggregate purchase price of $250 million and $1.5 billion, respectively. As of December 31, 2023, $750 million remained available for future share repurchases under this program.
Employee 401(k) Plan
We have a qualified defined contribution plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. U.S. full-time employees qualify for participation in the plan. Contribution to the plan is under our discretion. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, we contributed and expensed $15.0 million, $10.8 million, and $9.1 million, respectively, to the plan.
Defined Contribution Pension Plan
For other operations outside the United States, we have a defined contribution pension plan. We contribute up to 18% of total salary into the plan annually when employees contribute to the plan. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, we contributed and expensed $25.8 million, $24.7 million, and $18.3 million, respectively, to the plan.
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Stock-Based Compensation
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stock-Based Compensation Stock‑Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation expense is as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Cost of revenue$80,213 $57,309 $24,811 
Research and development290,160 283,312 165,604 
Sales and marketing143,461 118,173 70,663 
General and administrative134,862 91,271 86,081 
Total stock-based compensation expense$648,696 $550,065 $347,159 
Included in the above expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023, is $14.3 million of incremental stock expense primarily within general and administrative, associated with the modification of awards held by key employees that departed in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Unrecognized compensation expense is as follows (in thousands, except for weighted-average remaining vesting period):
December 31, 2023
Unrecognized Compensation ExpenseWeighted-Average Remaining Vesting Period (In Years)
Outstanding stock options$83,985 2.11
Unvested RSUs and PVUs$1,287,310 2.72
ESPP$1,845 0.17
In future periods, stock-based compensation expense may increase as we issue additional equity-based awards to continue to attract and retain employees.
Stock Options
A summary of our stock option activity is as follows:
Options Outstanding
Stock
Options
Outstanding
Weighted-Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted-Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
(In Years)
Balance as of December 31, 202129,226,041 $13.28 6.26
Granted (1)
11,835,061 $26.68 
Exercised(4,512,850)$6.69 
Forfeited, cancelled, or expired(829,449)$35.06 
Balance as of December 31, 202235,718,803 $18.05 5.60
Granted1,817,723 $29.52 
Exercised(5,177,930)$9.42 
Forfeited, cancelled, or expired(817,130)$47.81 
Balance as of December 31, 202331,541,466 $19.35 4.79
Exercisable as of December 31, 202326,159,170 $14.88 4.13
(1)    Includes assumed equity awards from the ironSource Merger.
A summary of intrinsic and fair values of our stock options is as follows (in thousands, except fair value amounts):
Year Ended
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Aggregate pretax intrinsic value of stock options exercised (1)
$127,722 $274,956 $1,394,721 
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of stock options granted$18.64 $7.54 $39.05 
Fair value of stock options vested$68,008 $51,962 $48,918 
(1)    The intrinsic value is the difference between the estimated fair value of our common stock on the date of exercise and the exercise price for in-the-money options.
The calculated grant-date fair value of stock options granted was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:
Year Ended
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Expected dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate
3.8% - 4.9%
1.7% - 3.8%
0.9% - 1.3%
Expected volatility
54.7% - 65.8%
33.3% - 52.2%
32.9% - 36.2%
Expected term (in years)6.256.256.25
Fair value of underlying common stock
$28.13 - $39.29
$36.17 - $89.01
$100.60 - $152.34
Restricted Stock Units
A summary of our RSU, including PVU, activity is as follows:
Unvested RSUs (1)
Number of
Shares
Weighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
Unvested as of December 31, 202113,696,836 $85.96 
Granted33,548,745 $39.12 
Vested(6,549,420)$70.54 
Forfeited(2,590,699)$71.35 
Unvested as of December 31, 202238,105,462 $48.37 
Granted17,650,827 $29.90 
Vested(11,955,677)$51.09 
Forfeited(6,468,061)$50.99 
Unvested as of December 31, 202337,332,551 $38.31 
(1)    Includes assumed equity awards from the ironSource Merger.
The total fair value of RSUs vested as of the vesting dates during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 was $448 million, $322 million, and $442 million, respectively.
Price-Vested Units
In October 2022, we granted to certain of our executive officers a total of 989,880 PVUs, which are RSUs for which vesting is subject to the fulfillment of both a service period that extends up to four years and the achievement of a stock price hurdle during the relevant performance period that extends up to seven years. The fair value of each PVU award is estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation that uses assumptions determined on the date of grant. During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the stock price hurdles were not met, and no units vested.
The following table summarizes the weighted-average assumptions relating to our PVUs:
Year Ended December 31,
2022
Share price on grant date$27.88
Risk-free interest rate4.01%
Expected volatility50%
Expected dividend yield—%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The fair value of shares offered under our ESPP was determined on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following table summarizes the assumptions used and the resulting grant-date fair values of our ESPP:
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Expected dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate
5.2% - 5.5%
0.6% - 3.3%
0.1%
Expected volatility
65.9% - 94.5%
35.5% - 40.0%
27.2%
Expected term (in years)0.500.500.50
Grant-date fair value per share
$12.44 - $12.65
$10.51 - $27.42
$28.64
Additional information related to the ESPP is provided below (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Year Ended December 31,
20232022
Shares issued under the ESPP1,064,463607,009
Weighted-average price per share issued$25.56$54.87
No shares were issued under the ESPP during the year ended December 31, 2021.
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Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
Loss before provision for income taxes consisted of the following for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
United States$(900,325)$(483,914)$(318,907)
Foreign102,480 (398,511)(212,323)
Total$(797,845)$(882,425)$(531,230)
The components of the provision for income taxes consists of the following for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Current:
Federal$3,393 $12,258 $(111)
State584 1,605 219 
Foreign29,502 26,255 13,594 
Total current tax expense (benefit)33,479 40,118 13,702 
Deferred:
Federal5,184 4,347 (4,874)
State(3,749)(3,167)(851)
Foreign(6,437)(4,235)(6,600)
Total deferred tax expense (benefit)(5,002)(3,055)(12,325)
Total tax provision$28,477 $37,063 $1,377 
Reconciliations of the income tax provision at the U.S. federal statutory tax rate to the provision for income taxes are as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
2023
2022 (1)
2021 (1)
U.S. federal statutory tax rate$(138,742)$(185,399)$(111,558)
Changes in income taxes resulting from:
State tax expense, net of federal benefit(1,980)5,560 (677)
Foreign income taxed at different rates1,543 80,898 72,378 
Federal research and development credits(10,172)(15,929)(31,088)
Stock-based compensation50,640 89,515 (91,623)
Tax effects of restructuring(293,435)169,886 — 
Base-erosion and anti-abuse tax— 10,353 — 
Change in valuation allowance420,846 (122,064)162,531 
Other(223)4,243 1,414 
Total tax provision$28,477 $37,063 $1,377 
(1)    Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.
Our income tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2023 was primarily driven by losses that cannot be benefited due to the valuation allowance on U.S., Denmark, United Kingdom ("U.K."), China, and Canada entities, and to a lesser extent, foreign earnings taxed at different tax rates. In addition, we undertook certain tax restructuring efforts during the first quarter of 2023 that enhanced our ability to offset deferred tax liabilities in the U.S. in future periods, thereby partially reducing the need for a valuation allowance.
Our income tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2022 was primarily driven by the earnings of our foreign subsidiaries, which are taxed at rates that differ from the U.S. statutory rate, losses that cannot be benefited due to the valuation allowance against the net deferred tax assets of our United States, Denmark, U.K., and China entities, base-erosion and anti-abuse tax ("BEAT") mainly arising as a result of the U.S. mandatory research and development capitalization rules. Following our acquisition of ironSource, the Company undertook certain tax restructuring efforts as part of the integration of the acquired business. As a result of the restructuring, we recognized $192 million of US federal and state deferred tax liabilities, which reduce our need for a valuation allowance in the U.S., except for timing differences that resulted in $11.6 million of income tax expense.
The types of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of our deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 are set forth below (in thousands):
As of December 31,
20232022
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating losses$360,597 $437,382 
Tax credits116,915 110,762 
Stock-based compensation75,700 59,443 
Capitalized R&D expenditures666,394 255,123 
Operating lease liabilities54,135 23,287 
Other63,026 27,702 
Gross deferred tax assets1,336,767 913,699 
Valuation allowance(1,088,217)(632,580)
Total deferred tax assets248,550 281,119 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Intangible Asset(307,466)(404,491)
Operating lease ROU assets(39,239)(16,995)
Total deferred tax liabilities(346,705)(421,486)
Net deferred tax assets$(98,155)$(140,367)
In the tax years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, we capitalized certain research and development costs incurred by our U.S. and foreign subsidiaries, which resulted in a deferred tax assets of $666 million and $255 million respectively. These deferred tax assets associated with capitalized research and development costs are offset by valuation allowances and future taxable temporary differences.
The realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of sufficient taxable income of the appropriate character in future periods. We regularly assess the ability to realize our deferred tax assets and establish a valuation allowance if it is more-likely-than-not that some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. We weigh all available positive and negative evidence, including our earnings history and results of recent operations, scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies. Due to the weight of objectively verifiable negative evidence, including our history of losses, we believe that it is more likely than not that our U.S. federal, state, and certain foreign deferred tax assets will not be realized as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, and as such, we have maintained a valuation allowance against such deferred tax assets.
In the event we determine that we will be able to realize all or part of our net deferred tax assets in the future, the valuation allowance against deferred tax assets will be reversed in the period in which we make such determination. The release of a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets may cause greater volatility in the effective tax rate in the periods in which the valuation allowance is released. The valuation allowance against our U.S. federal, state and foreign deferred tax assets increased by $456 million and $64.5 million in the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The increase in the valuation allowance in the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 was primarily related to deferred tax assets for which insufficient positive evidence exists to support their realizability, including NOL carryforwards, capitalized research and development expenses, and credits for research and development.
Our NOL carryforwards for U.S. federal, state, and foreign purposes were $642 million, $398 million, and $936 million, respectively, with most of our foreign NOL carryforward balances arising from Denmark and the U.K. jurisdictions. The U.S. federal, state, and foreign NOL carryforwards, if not utilized, will begin to expire in 2032, 2025, and 2025, respectively. Our U.S. federal, state, and foreign research and development credit carryforwards were $103 million, $48.9 million and $3.4 million,
respectively. The U.S. federal credit carryforwards, if not utilized, will begin to expire in 2032, while the California credit carryforwards have no expiration. The foreign credit carryforwards, if not utilized, will begin to expire in 2043.
Federal and state tax laws impose restrictions on the utilization of NOL and research and development credit carryforwards in the event of a change in ownership of our business as defined by the Internal Revenue Code, Sections 382 and 383. Under Section 382 and 383 of the Code, substantial changes in our ownership may limit the amount of NOL and research and development credit carryforwards that are available to offset taxable income. The annual limitation would not automatically result in the loss of NOL or research and development credit carryforwards but may limit the amount available in any given future period.
We maintain our reinvestment assertion with respect to foreign earnings for the period ended December 31, 2023, which is that all earnings are permanently reinvested for all jurisdictions. Based on our reinvestment assertion and losses from our foreign entities, we have not recorded a liability for the period ended December 31, 2023.
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of total gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding accrued net interest and penalties, is as follows (in thousands):
As of December 31,
202320222021
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning balance$176,584 $110,315 $74,670 
Gross increases for tax positions taken in prior years4,215 1,232 1,729 
Gross decreases for tax positions taken in prior years(8,361)(613)(2,507)
Gross increases for tax positions taken in current year10,573 55,931 38,406 
Acquired tax positions— 11,989 — 
Reductions resulting from lapses of statues of limitations(660)(2,000)(1,700)
Foreign exchange gains and losses164 (270)(283)
Unrecognized tax benefits, ending balance$182,515 $176,584 $110,315 
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, we had unrecognized tax benefits of $183 million and $177 million, respectively, of which $28.9 million and $24.3 million would affect the effective tax rate if recognized. We recognize interest and penalties related to our unrecognized tax benefits within our provision for income taxes. The amount of interest and penalties accrued as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 were $4.9 million and $3.0 million, respectively.
We are subject to taxation in the United States and various other state and foreign jurisdictions. The material jurisdictions in which we are subject to potential examination include the United States, Denmark, and Israel. Our 2012 and subsequent tax years remain open to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Our 2019 and subsequent tax years remain open to examination in Israel and Denmark.
We believe that adequate amounts have been reserved in accordance with ASC 740 for any adjustments to the provision for income taxes or other tax items that may ultimately result from examinations. The timing of the resolution, settlement, and closure of any audits is highly uncertain, and it is reasonably possible that the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits could significantly change in the next 12 months. Given the number of years remaining that are subject to examination, we are unable to estimate the full range of possible adjustments to the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits. If the taxing authorities prevail in the assessment of additional tax due, the assessed tax, interest, and penalties, if any, could have a material adverse impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
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Net Loss per Share of Common Stock
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Net Loss per Share of Common Stock Net Loss per Share of Common Stock
Basic and diluted net loss per share is the same for all periods presented because the effects of potentially dilutive items were antidilutive given our net loss in each period.
The following table presents potentially dilutive items excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share for the following periods (in thousands) because the impact of including them would have been antidilutive:
As of December 31,
202320222021
Convertible notes26,042 26,042 5,588 
Stock options31,541 35,719 29,226 
Unvested RSUs and PVUs37,333 38,105 13,697 
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Subsequent Event (Unaudited)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Event (Unaudited) Subsequent Event (Unaudited)
As part of our efforts to restructure and streamline our organizational structure, in January 2024, we committed to a plan to eliminate approximately 25% of our workforce, and we mutually agreed to the departure of the founders of ironSource Ltd. In total, we currently estimate that we will incur approximately $195 million in employee separation costs, primarily in the first quarter of 2024, in connection with these decisions, largely driven by the modification of equity awards.
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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Pay vs Performance Disclosure      
Net Income (Loss) $ (822,011) $ (921,062) $ (532,607)
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Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
shares
Dec. 31, 2023
shares
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false  
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false  
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false  
John Riccitiello [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement  
The adoption or termination of contracts, instructions or written plans for the purchase or sale of our securities by our directors and officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Exchange Act) for the three months ended December 31, 2023, each of which is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act, were as follows:
NameTitleAction
Date
Expiration DateAggregate # of Securities to be Purchased/Sold
John Riccitiello (1)
Former President, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of the Board
Terminated
October 19, 2023August 21, 20241,696,250
(1)    Mr. Riccitiello and his spouse terminated the plan, which provided for the potential exercise of vested stock options and associated sale of up to 1,696,250 shares of our common stock, of which 1,500,000 options and 196,250 options were contemplated to be exercised and sold on behalf of Mr. Riccitiello and his spouse, respectively. The plan would have expired on August 21, 2024, or upon the earlier completion of all authorized transactions under the plan.
Name John Riccitiello  
Title Former President, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of the Board  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated true  
Termination Date October 19, 2023  
Aggregate Available 1,696,250 1,696,250
John Riccitiello Trading Arrangement, Common Stock [Member] | John Riccitiello [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Aggregate Available 1,696,250 1,696,250
John Riccitiello Trading Arrangement, Options [Member] | John Riccitiello [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Aggregate Available 1,500,000 1,500,000
John Riccitiello Trading Arrangement, Options, On Behalf Of Spouse [Member] | John Riccitiello [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Aggregate Available 196,250 196,250
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Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation We prepared the accompanying consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").
Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Unity Software Inc., its wholly owned subsidiaries, and entities consolidated under the voting interest model. We have eliminated all intercompany balances and transactions. In our opinion, all adjustments, which include normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation, have been included.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. For us, these estimates are used for, but not limited to, revenue recognition, the measurement of liabilities for uncertain tax positions and deferred tax assets and liabilities, the fair value of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed through business combinations, the fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests, impairments of right of use assets, and customer life for capitalized commissions. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences could be material to our financial position and results of operations.
Revenue Recognition, Cost of Revenue, Sales Commissions and Contract Balances and Remaining Performance Obligations
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is measured based on the amount of consideration that we expect to receive from our customers. Revenue excludes sales and indirect taxes. In arrangements where we have multiple performance obligations, the transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation using the relative stand-alone selling price ("SSP"). We generally determine SSP based on observable pricing. When observable pricing is not available, we use cost plus margin analysis to determine SSP.
Our business focuses on two complementary sets of solutions: (1) Create Solutions and (2) Grow Solutions.
Create Solutions
Create Solutions are a combination of software and services that enable customers to edit, run, and iterate real-time 2D and 3D experiences. Revenue is primarily derived from Create Solution Subscriptions, Enterprise Support, Professional Services, and Cloud and Hosting services.
Create Solutions subscriptions provide customers with software, embedded cloud functionality, and software updates. As the software and software updates are highly interdependent and interrelated and these services have the same pattern of performance as the embedded cloud functionality, we combine these promises and account for them as a single performance obligation that is recognized over time. Enterprise customers may purchase an enhanced support offering ("Enterprise Support") that is sold separately and is considered its own performance obligation. Create Solutions subscriptions and enterprise support typically have a term of one to five years and are billed in monthly, quarterly and annual installments, and recognized ratably over the service period.
Professional services revenue is primarily composed of consulting, platform integration, training, and custom application and workflow development. Revenue is recognized as services are rendered. We typically invoice our customers on a milestone basis or when promised services are delivered.
Our Cloud and Hosting service arrangements are based on a fixed fee or consumption-based model. For fixed fee arrangements revenue is recognized ratably over the contractual service term as our obligations are generally fulfilled evenly throughout the hosting period. For consumption-based arrangements, we recognize revenue as services are provided.
Grow Solutions
Grow Solutions revenue primarily consists of advertising services provided through our monetization solutions that allow publishers, which include mobile application developers, original equipment manufacturers ("OEM") and mobile carriers to sell available advertising inventory on their mobile applications or hardware devices to advertisers for in-app or on-device placements. We present revenue on a net basis for sales where we are facilitating the transaction between advertisers and publishers and do not have control over in-app or on-device placement and on a gross basis for advertising sales where we are the publisher and have control of the in-app or on-device placement. Advertising revenue is recognized at a point in time when the agreed upon action is completed or when the advertisement is displayed to users.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue for the delivery of software services, professional services, and advertising consists primarily of hosting expenses, personnel costs (including salaries, stock-based compensation, and benefits) for employees associated with our product support and professional services organizations, credit card fees, third-party license fees, and allocated shared costs, including facilities, IT, and security costs, as well as amortization of related capitalized software costs and depreciation of related property and equipment and amortization if acquired intangible assets.
Sales Commissions
Sales commissions that have a benefit beyond one year are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line method over the expected period of benefit, which is generally three years.
Additionally, we have performance obligations associated with commitments in customer contracts to perform in the future that had not yet been recognized in our consolidated financial statements. For
contracts with original terms that exceed one year, those commitments not yet recognized as of December 31, 2023 were $384 million and relate primarily to Create Solutions subscriptions, Enterprise Support, and Strategic Partnerships. These commitments generally extend over the next one to five years and we expect to recognize approximately $200 million or 52% of this revenue during the next 12 months.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation expense related to our employees and non-employee directors is calculated based on the fair value on the grant date. For restricted stock units ("RSUs"), fair value is based on the closing price of our common stock on the grant date.
The fair value of stock options and purchases made under the 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("2020 ESPP") is estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model. This model requires certain assumptions be used as inputs, such as the fair value of the underlying common stock, expected term of the option before exercise, expected volatility of our common stock, expected dividend yield, and a risk-free interest rate. Options granted during the year have a maximum contractual term of ten years. We have limited historical stock option activity and therefore estimate the expected term of stock options granted using the simplified method, which represents the average of the contractual term of the stock option and its weighted-average vesting period. The expected volatility of stock options and employee stock purchase plan ("ESPP") purchases are based upon our historical volatility and the historical volatility of a number of publicly traded companies in similar industries over similar durations. We have historically not declared or paid any dividends and do not currently expect to do so in the foreseeable future. The risk-free interest rates used are based on the U.S. Department of Treasury ("U.S. Treasury") yield in effect
at the time of grant for zero-coupon U.S. Treasury notes with maturities approximately equal to the expected term of the stock options and ESPP purchases.
The fair value of price-vested units ("PVUs"), which are RSUs that contain both service-based and market-based vesting conditions, is estimated using the Monte Carlo simulation model and is based on the closing stock price of our common stock on the grant date modified to reflect the impact of the market-based vesting condition, including the estimated payout level based on that condition. We do not adjust compensation cost for subsequent changes in the expected outcome of the market-based vesting conditions.
We recognize stock-based compensation expense for RSUs, stock options, and PVUs, on a straight-line basis, over the requisite service period, generally, a vesting period of one year to four years. We recognize stock-based compensation expense related to the 2020 ESPP on a straight-line basis over the offering period. We do not estimate forfeitures but instead account for them as they occur.
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Short-term Investments
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
We consider all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Our cash equivalents include money market funds, time deposits, and commercial paper.
Restricted cash consists of secured letters of credit issued in connection with our operating leases and other amounts held in escrow. Restrictions typically lapse at the end of the lease term, and restricted cash is classified as current or non-current based on the remaining term of the restriction.
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Short-term Investments
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments are recorded at fair value. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. To increase the comparability of fair value measures, the following hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation methodologies used to measure fair value.
Level 1—Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2—Valuations based on quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration.
Level 3—Valuations based on unobservable inputs reflecting our own assumptions used to measure assets and liabilities at fair value. These valuations require significant judgment.
Short-term Investments
Short-term Investments
Our short-term investments consisted of investments in short-term deposits, U.S. treasury securities, asset-backed securities, corporate bonds, commercial paper, and supranational bonds. We classified our investments in debt securities as available-for-sale at the time of purchase. We considered all debt securities as available for use in current operations, including those with maturity dates beyond one year, and therefore classified these securities as current assets in the consolidated balance sheets. Unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, were included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, which was reflected as a separate component of stockholders’ equity in our consolidated balance sheets. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we sold the entirety of our available-for-sale debt securities portfolio. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we sold the remainder of our short-term investments.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are recorded at the original invoiced amount, net of allowances for uncollectible amounts. We estimate losses on uncollectible amounts based on expected losses, including our historical experience of actual losses. The estimated losses on uncollectible amounts are recorded in general and administrative expense on our consolidated statements of operations.
Credit Risk and Concentrations
Credit Risk and Concentrations
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to a concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and accounts receivable. We place our domestic and foreign cash and cash equivalents, as well as our short-term investments, with large, creditworthy financial institutions. Balances in these accounts may exceed federally insured limits at times.
In general, we do not require our customers to provide collateral or other security to support accounts receivable. To reduce credit risk, management performs credit evaluations of our customers’ financial condition, as warranted, and continually analyzes the allowance for doubtful accounts, which we maintain based upon the expected collectability of accounts receivable.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
We define fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities, which are required to be recorded at fair value, we consider the principal or most advantageous market in which to transact and the market-based risk. The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements approximate the fair value for cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities, due to their short-term nature.
Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive loss is comprised of net loss and other comprehensive loss. Our other comprehensive loss includes unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale investments, derivative instruments, and foreign currency translation adjustment.
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization, computed using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets, which is generally three years for computer and other hardware and five years for furniture. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their estimated useful life or the remaining term of the lease. Software licenses are amortized over the shorter of their estimated useful life or license term, which is generally three to five years.
The costs of repairs and maintenance are expensed when incurred, while expenditures for refurbishments and improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized.
Upon retirement or sale, the cost of assets disposed of and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is credited or charged to the consolidated statement of operations.
Leases
Leases
Primarily all of our leases have been categorized as operating leases at inception. On certain of our lease agreements, we may receive rent holidays and other incentives provided by the landlord. We recognize lease costs on a straight-line basis without regard to deferred payment terms, such as rent holidays, that defer the commencement date of required payments. Additionally, incentives we receive are treated as a reduction of our costs over the term of the agreement. Leasehold improvements are capitalized at cost and amortized over the lesser of their expected useful life or the non-cancellable term of the lease.
We establish assets and liabilities for the present value of estimated future costs to retire long-lived assets at the termination or expiration of a lease. Such assets are depreciated over the lease period into operating expense, and the recorded liabilities are accreted to the future value of the estimated retirement costs.
Convertible Senior Notes and Capped Call Transactions
Convertible Senior Notes and Capped Call Transactions
We account for each issuance of the Notes as single liabilities measured at their amortized cost. Debt issuance costs are amortized to interest expense using the straight-line method (which approximates the effective interest method) and are recorded in other income and expense.
We record the cost of capped call transactions as a reduction of our additional paid-in capital on our consolidated balance sheets. Capped call transactions will not be remeasured as long as they continue to meet the conditions for equity classification.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
We allocate the fair value of purchase consideration to the tangible assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The excess of the fair value of purchase consideration over the fair values of these identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. Intangible assets, with the exception of certain contractual relationships, which have a finite life are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which typically range from three to six years. Certain contractual relationships are amortized using an accelerated method of amortization, which reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits from the intangible assets are expected to be recognized.
On an annual basis, we evaluate the estimated remaining useful life of acquired intangible assets and whether events or changes in circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining amortization period.
Segments
Segments
We operate as a single operating segment. The chief operating decision maker is our Chief Executive Officer, who makes resource allocation decisions and assesses performance based on financial information presented on a consolidated basis, accompanied by disaggregated information of our revenue. Accordingly, we have determined that we have a single reportable segment and operating segment structure.
Capitalized Software Costs and Software Implementation Costs
Capitalized Software Costs and Software Implementation Costs
We capitalize implementation costs incurred in our cloud computing service arrangements related to enterprise software solutions ("capitalized implementation costs") and costs associated with customized internal‑use software systems that have reached the application development stage. Such capitalized costs include external direct costs utilized in developing or obtaining the applications and payroll and payroll‑related expenses for employees, who are directly associated with the development of the applications. We capitalize such costs during the application development stage, which begins when the preliminary project stage is complete and ceases at the point in which the project is substantially complete and is ready for its intended purpose. Capitalized software costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful life, which is generally two to three years. Management evaluates the useful lives of these assets on an annual basis and tests for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances occur that could impact the recoverability of these assets. Capitalized implementation costs are expensed over the term of the hosting arrangement, which is the fixed, non-cancellable term of the arrangement, plus any reasonably certain renewal periods.
The current portion of capitalized implementation costs are included in prepaid expenses on the consolidated balance sheets, and the non-current portion of capitalized implementation costs are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.The costs to develop software that is marketed externally consist of payroll and payroll related costs for employees, who are directly associated with the development of the software. We capitalize such costs when technological feasibility is established and a working model is complete through the point of general release. All costs outside of this window are charged to research and development expense.
Impairment Analysis
Impairment Analysis
We evaluate intangible assets and long-lived assets for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. This includes but is not limited to significant adverse changes in business climate, market conditions, or other events that indicate an asset’s carrying amount may not be recoverable. Recoverability of these assets is measured by comparing the carrying amount of each asset to the future undiscounted cash flows the asset is expected to generate. If the undiscounted cash flows used in the test for recoverability are less than the carrying amount of these assets, the carrying amount of such assets is reduced to fair value.
We evaluate and test the recoverability of our goodwill for impairment at least annually during our fourth quarter of each calendar year or more often if and when circumstances indicate that goodwill may not be recoverable.
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
We are subject to income taxes in the United States and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes and income tax assets and liabilities, including evaluating uncertainties in the application of accounting principles and complex tax laws.
We record an income tax expense (or benefit) for the anticipated tax consequences of the reported results of operations using the asset and liability method. Under this method, we recognize deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, as well as for NOL and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates that are expected to apply to taxable income for the years in which those tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. We recognize the deferred income tax effects of a change in tax rates in the period of the enactment.
We record a valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets to the net amount that we believe is more likely than not to be realized. We consider all available evidence, both positive and negative, including historical levels of income, expectations and risks associated with estimates of future taxable income, and ongoing tax planning strategies in assessing the need for a valuation allowance.
We recognize tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if we believe that the position is more likely than not to be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. Although we believe that we have adequately reserved for our uncertain tax positions (including net interest and penalties), we can provide no assurance that the final tax outcome of these matters will not be materially different. We make adjustments to these reserves in accordance with the income tax accounting guidance when facts and circumstances change, such as the closing of a tax audit or the refinement of an estimate. To the extent that the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts recorded, such differences will affect our income tax expense (or benefit) in the period in which such determination is made and could have a material impact on our financial condition and operating results.
We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within income tax expense in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. Accrued interest and penalties are included in income and other taxes payable on the consolidated balance sheets.
Translation of Foreign Currencies
Translation of Foreign Currencies
The functional currency of the majority of our foreign subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in interest and other income (expense), net, on the consolidated statements of operations for the period. For U.S. dollar functional currency subsidiaries, all assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. Revenue and expenses denominated in a foreign currency are translated at the average exchange rate during the period. Equity transactions denominated in a foreign currency are translated using historical exchange rates. For a foreign subsidiary where the local currency is the functional currency, adjustments to translate those statements into U.S. dollars are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss in stockholders’ equity.
Warranties and Indemnifications
Warranties and Indemnifications
In the ordinary course of business, we may provide indemnifications of varying scope and terms to customers, vendors, lessors, investors, directors, officers, employees and other parties with respect to certain matters. Indemnification may include losses from our breach of such agreements, services we provide, or third-party intellectual property infringement claims. These indemnifications may survive termination of the underlying agreement and the maximum potential amount of future indemnification payments may not be subject to a cap. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, there were no known events or circumstances that have resulted in a material indemnification liability to us, and we did not incur material costs to defend lawsuits or settle claims related to these indemnifications.
We generally do not offer warranties for our software products. With certain customers, we will warrant that our software products will operate without material error and/or substantially in conformity with product documentation. We have not experienced any warranty claims to date, and no liabilities have been recorded as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Advertising Costs
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred as a component of sales and marketing expense in the consolidated statements of operations.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued a new Accounting Standards Update ("ASU 2023-07"), amending the existing segment reporting disclosure guidance, primarily requiring enhanced disclosure of significant segment expenses on an annual and interim basis. ASU 2023-07 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2023, with early adoption permitted and should be applied on a retroactive basis. We are currently evaluating ASU 2023-07 to determine its impact on our segment disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued a new Accounting Standards Update ("ASU 2023-09") amending existing income tax disclosure guidance, primarily requiring more detailed disclosure for income taxes paid and the effective tax rate reconciliation. ASU 2023-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted and can be applied on either a prospective or retroactive basis. We are currently evaluating ASU 2023-09 to determine its impact on our income tax disclosures.
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Revenue (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue by Source
The following table presents our revenue disaggregated by source, which also have similar economic characteristics (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Create Solutions$859,174 $716,078 $506,920 
Grow Solutions1,328,143 674,946 603,606 
Total revenue$2,187,317 $1,391,024 $1,110,526 
Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue by Geographic Area
The following table presents our revenue disaggregated by geography, based on the invoice address of our customers (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
United States$564,358 $351,174 $266,825 
Greater China (1)
254,551 185,433 169,330 
EMEA (2)
756,214 488,002 414,902 
APAC (3)
558,810 327,125 222,348 
Other Americas (4)
53,384 39,290 37,121 
Total revenue$2,187,317 $1,391,024 $1,110,526 
(1)    Greater China includes China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
(2)    Europe, the Middle East, and Africa ("EMEA").
(3)    Asia-Pacific, excluding Greater China ("APAC").
(4)    Canada and Latin America ("Other Americas").
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Financial Instruments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Schedule of Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities
The following table summarizes, by major security type, our cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy (in thousands):
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Fair Value (1)
Cash$834,877 $699,340 
Level 1:
Restricted cash and cash equivalents:
Restricted cash$13,942 $20,604 
Money market funds502,754 373,619 
Time deposits252,694 412,125 
Total restricted cash and cash equivalents$769,390 $806,348 
Short-term investments$— $101,711 
Total cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments$1,604,267 $1,607,399 
(1)    Due to the highly liquid nature of our investments, amortized cost approximates fair value.
Schedule of Cash Equivalents
The following table summarizes, by major security type, our cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy (in thousands):
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Fair Value (1)
Cash$834,877 $699,340 
Level 1:
Restricted cash and cash equivalents:
Restricted cash$13,942 $20,604 
Money market funds502,754 373,619 
Time deposits252,694 412,125 
Total restricted cash and cash equivalents$769,390 $806,348 
Short-term investments$— $101,711 
Total cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments$1,604,267 $1,607,399 
(1)    Due to the highly liquid nature of our investments, amortized cost approximates fair value.
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Investment in Unity China (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]  
Schedule of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest The following table presents the changes in redeemable noncontrolling interests (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
20232022
Balance at beginning of period$219,563 $— 
Initial fair value measurement of investors' equity interest and redemption right— 217,900 
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests(4,017)(1,207)
Accretion for redeemable noncontrolling interests15,543 3,699 
Foreign currency translation and foreign exchange adjustments for redeemable noncontrolling interests(5,292)(829)
Balance at end of period$225,797 $219,563 
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill
The following table presents the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):
Balance as of December 31, 2021$1,620,127 
Goodwill acquired1,579,936 
Measurement period adjustment892 
Balance as of December 31, 20223,200,955 
Goodwill acquired— 
Measurement period adjustment(34,651)
Balance as of December 31, 2023$3,166,304 
Schedule of Intangible Assets, Excluding Goodwill
The following tables present details of our intangible assets, excluding goodwill (in thousands, except for weighted-average useful life):
As of December 31, 2023
Weighted-Average
Useful Life
(1)
(In Years)
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Amount
Developed technology6.0$1,220,186 $(295,265)$924,921 
Customer relationships2.9596,140 (181,128)415,012 
Trademark3.0106,400 (39,588)66,812 
Contractual relationship (2)
0.0— — — 
Total intangible assets$1,922,726 $(515,981)$1,406,745 
As of December 31, 2022
Weighted-Average
Useful Life
(1)
(In Years)
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Amount
Developed technology6.9$1,239,431 $(137,782)$1,101,649 
Customer relationships3.9621,326 (53,243)568,083 
Trademark3.9110,567 (17,273)93,294 
Contractual relationship6.9200,000 (40,792)159,208 
Total intangible assets$2,171,324 $(249,090)$1,922,234 
(1)    Based on weighted-average useful life remaining.
(2)    Decrease in 2023, due to amendment of our Wētā FX Limited agreement.
Schedule of Amortization of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
The following table presents the amortization of finite-lived intangible assets included on our consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Amortization expense$515,489 $172,551 $33,483 
Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
As of December 31, 2023, the estimated future amortization of finite-lived intangible assets was as follows (in thousands):
2024$352,253 
2025338,580 
2026294,704 
2027167,023 
2028133,438 
Thereafter120,747 
Total$1,406,745 
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Balance Sheet Components (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of Property and Equipment, Net
The following tables provide details of selected balance sheet items (in thousands):
As of
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Property and equipment, net:
Gross property and equipment
Leasehold improvements$105,102 $99,868 
Software, computers, and other hardware113,829 105,131 
Furniture32,089 30,046 
Capital projects in progress33,771 10,442 
Total gross property and equipment284,791 245,487 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(143,904)(123,624)
Property and equipment, net$140,887 $121,863 
The following table presents the depreciation and amortization of property and equipment included on our consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Depreciation and amortization expense$48,427 $39,025 $31,084 
Schedule of Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Areas
The following table presents our long-lived assets, net, disaggregated by geography, which consists of our property and equipment, net, but excludes internally developed software and purchased software (in thousands):
As of
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
United States$25,643 $32,172 
Canada25,767 33,639 
United Kingdom9,048 12,944 
EMEA, excluding United Kingdom (1)
18,111 22,336 
Other (1)
10,095 12,243 
Total long-lived assets, net$88,664 $113,334 
(1)    No individual country, other than those disclosed above, exceeded 10% of our total long-lived assets, net, for any period presented.
Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other
As of
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Accrued expenses and other:
Accrued expenses$126,141 $107,075 
Accrued compensation90,754 121,654 
Income and other taxes payable90,809 97,610 
Accrued expenses and other$307,704 $326,339 
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Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Lease Expense
Components of lease expense were as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended
December 31, 2023December 31,
2022
Operating lease expense$41,195 $31,707 
Variable lease expense5,221 5,528 
Sublease income(1,490)(221)
Total lease expense$44,926 $37,014 
Schedule of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related to Leases
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows (in thousands, except weighted-average figures):
As of
ClassificationDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Operating lease assetsOther assets$113,256 $120,535 
Current operating lease liabilitiesAccrued expenses and other$39,132 $34,469 
Long-term operating lease liabilitiesOther long-term liabilities111,669 107,776 
Total operating lease liabilities$150,801 $142,245 
Schedule of Lease Liabilities
As of December 31, 2023, our lease liabilities were as follows (in thousands):
Operating Leases
Gross lease liabilities$171,699 
Less: imputed interest20,898 
Present value of lease liabilities$150,801 
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Borrowings (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Principal and Unamortized Debt Issuance Cost The table below summarizes the principal and unamortized debt issuance costs and other material features of the Notes (in thousands):
Carrying Amount as of,
Conversion Rate per
$1,000 Principal
Initial Conversion PriceMaturitiesStated Interest RatesDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Convertible notes:
Principal - 2026 Notes3.2392 $308.72 20260.0%$1,725,000 $1,725,000 
Principal - 2027 Notes20.4526 $48.89 20272.0%1,000,000 1,000,000 
Unamortized debt issuance costs, net(13,250)(17,829)
Net carrying amount$2,711,750 $2,707,171 
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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Non-Cancelable Contractual Commitments
The following table summarizes our non-cancelable contractual commitments as of December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
Total20242025-20262027-2028Thereafter
Operating leases (1)
$171,699 $45,407 $62,052 $37,203 $27,037 
Purchase commitments (2)
687,675 224,857 433,393 29,425 — 
Convertible note principal and interest (3)
2,805,000 20,000 1,765,000 1,020,000 — 
Total$3,664,374 $290,264 $2,260,445 $1,086,628 $27,037 
(1)    Operating leases consist of obligations for leased real estate.
(2)    The substantial majority of our purchase commitments are related to agreements with our data center hosting providers.
(3)    Convertible notes due 2026 and 2027. See Note 9, "Borrowings," above for further discussion.
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Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Expense and Unrecognized Compensation Expense
Stock-based compensation expense is as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Cost of revenue$80,213 $57,309 $24,811 
Research and development290,160 283,312 165,604 
Sales and marketing143,461 118,173 70,663 
General and administrative134,862 91,271 86,081 
Total stock-based compensation expense$648,696 $550,065 $347,159 
Unrecognized compensation expense is as follows (in thousands, except for weighted-average remaining vesting period):
December 31, 2023
Unrecognized Compensation ExpenseWeighted-Average Remaining Vesting Period (In Years)
Outstanding stock options$83,985 2.11
Unvested RSUs and PVUs$1,287,310 2.72
ESPP$1,845 0.17
Schedule of Stock Option Activity
A summary of our stock option activity is as follows:
Options Outstanding
Stock
Options
Outstanding
Weighted-Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted-Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
(In Years)
Balance as of December 31, 202129,226,041 $13.28 6.26
Granted (1)
11,835,061 $26.68 
Exercised(4,512,850)$6.69 
Forfeited, cancelled, or expired(829,449)$35.06 
Balance as of December 31, 202235,718,803 $18.05 5.60
Granted1,817,723 $29.52 
Exercised(5,177,930)$9.42 
Forfeited, cancelled, or expired(817,130)$47.81 
Balance as of December 31, 202331,541,466 $19.35 4.79
Exercisable as of December 31, 202326,159,170 $14.88 4.13
(1)    Includes assumed equity awards from the ironSource Merger.
Schedule of Intrinsic and Fair Values of Stock Options
A summary of intrinsic and fair values of our stock options is as follows (in thousands, except fair value amounts):
Year Ended
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Aggregate pretax intrinsic value of stock options exercised (1)
$127,722 $274,956 $1,394,721 
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of stock options granted$18.64 $7.54 $39.05 
Fair value of stock options vested$68,008 $51,962 $48,918 
(1)    The intrinsic value is the difference between the estimated fair value of our common stock on the date of exercise and the exercise price for in-the-money options.
Schedule of Fair Value of Stock Options Granted
The calculated grant-date fair value of stock options granted was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:
Year Ended
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Expected dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate
3.8% - 4.9%
1.7% - 3.8%
0.9% - 1.3%
Expected volatility
54.7% - 65.8%
33.3% - 52.2%
32.9% - 36.2%
Expected term (in years)6.256.256.25
Fair value of underlying common stock
$28.13 - $39.29
$36.17 - $89.01
$100.60 - $152.34
Schedule of Restricted Stock Unit Activity
A summary of our RSU, including PVU, activity is as follows:
Unvested RSUs (1)
Number of
Shares
Weighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
Unvested as of December 31, 202113,696,836 $85.96 
Granted33,548,745 $39.12 
Vested(6,549,420)$70.54 
Forfeited(2,590,699)$71.35 
Unvested as of December 31, 202238,105,462 $48.37 
Granted17,650,827 $29.90 
Vested(11,955,677)$51.09 
Forfeited(6,468,061)$50.99 
Unvested as of December 31, 202337,332,551 $38.31 
(1)    Includes assumed equity awards from the ironSource Merger.
Schedule of Weighted-Average Assumptions Relating to PVUs
The following table summarizes the weighted-average assumptions relating to our PVUs:
Year Ended December 31,
2022
Share price on grant date$27.88
Risk-free interest rate4.01%
Expected volatility50%
Expected dividend yield—%
Schedule of Fair Value of Shares Offered under our ESPP
The fair value of shares offered under our ESPP was determined on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following table summarizes the assumptions used and the resulting grant-date fair values of our ESPP:
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Expected dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate
5.2% - 5.5%
0.6% - 3.3%
0.1%
Expected volatility
65.9% - 94.5%
35.5% - 40.0%
27.2%
Expected term (in years)0.500.500.50
Grant-date fair value per share
$12.44 - $12.65
$10.51 - $27.42
$28.64
Schedule of Additional Information Related to ESPP
Additional information related to the ESPP is provided below (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Year Ended December 31,
20232022
Shares issued under the ESPP1,064,463607,009
Weighted-average price per share issued$25.56$54.87
v3.24.0.1
Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Loss Before Provision for Income Taxes
Loss before provision for income taxes consisted of the following for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
United States$(900,325)$(483,914)$(318,907)
Foreign102,480 (398,511)(212,323)
Total$(797,845)$(882,425)$(531,230)
Schedule of Components of Provision for Income Taxes
The components of the provision for income taxes consists of the following for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Current:
Federal$3,393 $12,258 $(111)
State584 1,605 219 
Foreign29,502 26,255 13,594 
Total current tax expense (benefit)33,479 40,118 13,702 
Deferred:
Federal5,184 4,347 (4,874)
State(3,749)(3,167)(851)
Foreign(6,437)(4,235)(6,600)
Total deferred tax expense (benefit)(5,002)(3,055)(12,325)
Total tax provision$28,477 $37,063 $1,377 
Schedule of Income Tax Provision Reconciliation
Reconciliations of the income tax provision at the U.S. federal statutory tax rate to the provision for income taxes are as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
2023
2022 (1)
2021 (1)
U.S. federal statutory tax rate$(138,742)$(185,399)$(111,558)
Changes in income taxes resulting from:
State tax expense, net of federal benefit(1,980)5,560 (677)
Foreign income taxed at different rates1,543 80,898 72,378 
Federal research and development credits(10,172)(15,929)(31,088)
Stock-based compensation50,640 89,515 (91,623)
Tax effects of restructuring(293,435)169,886 — 
Base-erosion and anti-abuse tax— 10,353 — 
Change in valuation allowance420,846 (122,064)162,531 
Other(223)4,243 1,414 
Total tax provision$28,477 $37,063 $1,377 
(1)    Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
The types of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of our deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 are set forth below (in thousands):
As of December 31,
20232022
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating losses$360,597 $437,382 
Tax credits116,915 110,762 
Stock-based compensation75,700 59,443 
Capitalized R&D expenditures666,394 255,123 
Operating lease liabilities54,135 23,287 
Other63,026 27,702 
Gross deferred tax assets1,336,767 913,699 
Valuation allowance(1,088,217)(632,580)
Total deferred tax assets248,550 281,119 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Intangible Asset(307,466)(404,491)
Operating lease ROU assets(39,239)(16,995)
Total deferred tax liabilities(346,705)(421,486)
Net deferred tax assets$(98,155)$(140,367)
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Excluding Accrued Net Interest and Penalties
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of total gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding accrued net interest and penalties, is as follows (in thousands):
As of December 31,
202320222021
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning balance$176,584 $110,315 $74,670 
Gross increases for tax positions taken in prior years4,215 1,232 1,729 
Gross decreases for tax positions taken in prior years(8,361)(613)(2,507)
Gross increases for tax positions taken in current year10,573 55,931 38,406 
Acquired tax positions— 11,989 — 
Reductions resulting from lapses of statues of limitations(660)(2,000)(1,700)
Foreign exchange gains and losses164 (270)(283)
Unrecognized tax benefits, ending balance$182,515 $176,584 $110,315 
v3.24.0.1
Net Loss per Share of Common Stock (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Diluted Earnings Per Share
The following table presents potentially dilutive items excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share for the following periods (in thousands) because the impact of including them would have been antidilutive:
As of December 31,
202320222021
Convertible notes26,042 26,042 5,588 
Stock options31,541 35,719 29,226 
Unvested RSUs and PVUs37,333 38,105 13,697 
v3.24.0.1
Accounting Policies - Revenue Recognition (Narrative) (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
source
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]  
Number of revenue sources 2
Minimum  
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]  
Revenue term 1 year
Maximum  
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]  
Revenue term 5 years
v3.24.0.1
Accounting Policies - Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Maximum contractual term 10 years
Stock options | Minimum  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Options vesting period 1 year
Stock options | Maximum  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Options vesting period 4 years
Restricted Stock Units | Minimum  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Options vesting period 1 year
Restricted Stock Units | Maximum  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Options vesting period 4 years
Performance Based Unit Awards | Minimum  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Options vesting period 1 year
Performance Based Unit Awards | Maximum  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Options vesting period 4 years
v3.24.0.1
Accounting Policies - Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]    
Restricted cash $ 13.9 $ 20.6
v3.24.0.1
Accounting Policies - Accounts Receivable (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]    
Allowance for uncollectible amounts $ 16.9 $ 9.4
Provision for uncollectible amounts $ 14.3 $ 5.4
v3.24.0.1
Accounting Policies - Property and Equipment, Net (Narrative) (Details)
Dec. 31, 2023
Software, computers, and other hardware  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful life 3 years
Furniture  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful life 5 years
Software and Software Development | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful life 3 years
Software and Software Development | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful life 5 years
v3.24.0.1
Accounting Policies - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details)
Dec. 31, 2023
Minimum  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Intangible assets useful life 3 years
Maximum  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Intangible assets useful life 6 years
v3.24.0.1
Accounting Policies - Segments (Narrative) (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
segment
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Number of operating segments 1
Number of reportable segments 1
v3.24.0.1
Accounting Policies - Capitalized Software Costs and Software Implementation Costs (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Capitalized software costs $ 49.9 $ 5.7
Capitalized implementation costs 1.1 5.9
Capitalized software costs 52.0 5.8
Capitalized implementation costs, net 4.6 $ 10.2
Capitalized computer software, for external use $ 3.3  
Minimum | Internally developed and purchased software    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Useful life 2 years  
Maximum | Internally developed and purchased software    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Useful life 3 years  
v3.24.0.1
Accounting Policies - Impairment Analysis (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]    
Impairment charges on operating lease assets $ 15.6 $ 16.5
v3.24.0.1
Accounting Policies - Advertising Costs (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]      
Advertising expense $ 12.6 $ 18.8 $ 24.2
v3.24.0.1
Revenue - Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue by Source (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 2,187,317 $ 1,391,024 $ 1,110,526
Create Solutions      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 859,174 716,078 506,920
Grow Solutions      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 1,328,143 $ 674,946 $ 603,606
v3.24.0.1
Revenue - Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue by Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 2,187,317 $ 1,391,024 $ 1,110,526
United States      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 564,358 351,174 266,825
Greater China      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 254,551 185,433 169,330
EMEA      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 756,214 488,002 414,902
APAC      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 558,810 327,125 222,348
Other Americas      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 53,384 $ 39,290 $ 37,121
v3.24.0.1
Revenue - Sales Commissions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Amortization period 3 years  
Capitalized contract cost, amortization $ 9,900,000 $ 9,400,000
Capitalized contract cost, impairment loss 0 0
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Capitalized contract costs 6,800,000 8,800,000
Other Assets    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Capitalized contract costs $ 4,800,000 $ 5,300,000
v3.24.0.1
Revenue - Contract Balances (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]    
Unbilled receivables $ 31.3 $ 37.5
Revenue recognized 308.0  
Deferred revenue $ 146.0  
v3.24.0.1
Revenue - Remaining Performance Obligations (Narrative) (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]  
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount $ 384
Minimum  
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]  
Commitment term 1 year
Maximum  
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]  
Commitment term 5 years
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-01-01  
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]  
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount $ 200
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, percentage 52.00%
Recognition period 12 months
v3.24.0.1
Financial Instruments - Schedule of Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Cash $ 834,877 $ 699,340
Short-term investments 0 101,711
Total cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments 1,604,267 1,607,399
Level 1    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Restricted cash 13,942 20,604
Total restricted cash and cash equivalents 769,390 806,348
Short-term investments 0 101,711
Level 1 | Money market funds    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Money market funds, fair value 502,754 373,619
Level 1 | Time deposits    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Money market funds, fair value $ 252,694 $ 412,125
v3.24.0.1
Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Equity investment $ 33.6 $ 31.1
Maximum    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Ownership interest less than 20.00%  
v3.24.0.1
Investment in Unity China - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions, ¥ in Billions
1 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2022
CNY (¥)
Aug. 31, 2022
CNY (¥)
Third Party Investors      
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]      
Redemption value $ 217.9    
Unity China | Third Party Investors      
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]      
Noncontrolling interest, percentage sold 20.50%   20.50%
Proceeds from sale of ownership $ 197.0    
Initial public offering threshold value | ¥   ¥ 25.0  
Guaranteed floor amount | ¥     ¥ 1.9
Redemption right term 5 years 5 years  
Unity China | Management Investor      
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]      
Noncontrolling interest, percentage sold 1.50%   1.50%
Proceeds from sale of ownership $ 14.4    
v3.24.0.1
Investment in Unity China - Schedule of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]    
Balance at beginning of period $ 219,563 $ 0
Initial fair value measurement of investors' equity interest and redemption right 0 217,900
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests (4,017) (1,207)
Accretion for redeemable noncontrolling interests 15,543 3,699
Foreign currency translation and foreign exchange adjustments for redeemable noncontrolling interests (5,292) (829)
Balance at end of period $ 225,797 $ 219,563
v3.24.0.1
Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2023
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Goodwill $ 3,200,955 $ 1,620,127 $ 3,166,304
2022 Acquisitions      
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Purchase consideration 3,000,000    
Goodwill 1,600,000    
Intangible assets, net $ 1,300,000    
2021 Acquisitions      
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Purchase consideration   2,100,000  
Goodwill   1,300,000  
Intangible assets, net   $ 790,000  
v3.24.0.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance $ 3,200,955 $ 1,620,127
Goodwill acquired 0 1,579,936
Measurement period adjustment (34,651) 892
Ending balance $ 3,166,304 $ 3,200,955
v3.24.0.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Intangible Assets, Excluding Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 1,922,726 $ 2,171,324
Accumulated Amortization (515,981) (249,090)
Intangible assets, net $ 1,406,745 $ 1,922,234
Developed technology    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted-Average Useful Life (in years) 6 years 6 years 10 months 24 days
Gross Carrying Amount $ 1,220,186 $ 1,239,431
Accumulated Amortization (295,265) (137,782)
Intangible assets, net $ 924,921 $ 1,101,649
Customer relationships    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted-Average Useful Life (in years) 2 years 10 months 24 days 3 years 10 months 24 days
Gross Carrying Amount $ 596,140 $ 621,326
Accumulated Amortization (181,128) (53,243)
Intangible assets, net $ 415,012 $ 568,083
Trademark    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted-Average Useful Life (in years) 3 years 3 years 10 months 24 days
Gross Carrying Amount $ 106,400 $ 110,567
Accumulated Amortization (39,588) (17,273)
Intangible assets, net $ 66,812 $ 93,294
Contractual relationship    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted-Average Useful Life (in years) 0 years 6 years 10 months 24 days
Gross Carrying Amount $ 0 $ 200,000
Accumulated Amortization 0 (40,792)
Intangible assets, net $ 0 $ 159,208
v3.24.0.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Amortization of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]      
Amortization expense $ 515,489 $ 172,551 $ 33,483
v3.24.0.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]    
2024 $ 352,253  
2025 338,580  
2026 294,704  
2027 167,023  
2028 133,438  
Thereafter 120,747  
Intangible assets, net $ 1,406,745 $ 1,922,234
v3.24.0.1
Balance Sheet Components - Schedule of Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Total gross property and equipment $ 284,791 $ 245,487  
Accumulated depreciation and amortization (143,904) (123,624)  
Property and equipment, net 140,887 121,863  
Depreciation and amortization expense 48,427 39,025 $ 31,084
Leasehold improvements      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Total gross property and equipment 105,102 99,868  
Software, computers, and other hardware      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Total gross property and equipment 113,829 105,131  
Furniture      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Total gross property and equipment 32,089 30,046  
Capital projects in progress      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Total gross property and equipment $ 33,771 $ 10,442  
v3.24.0.1
Balance Sheet Components - Schedule of Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Areas (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Total long-lived assets, net $ 88,664 $ 113,334
United States    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Total long-lived assets, net 25,643 32,172
Canada    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Total long-lived assets, net 25,767 33,639
United Kingdom    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Total long-lived assets, net 9,048 12,944
EMEA, excluding United Kingdom    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Total long-lived assets, net 18,111 22,336
Other    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Total long-lived assets, net $ 10,095 $ 12,243
v3.24.0.1
Balance Sheet Components - Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]    
Accrued expenses $ 126,141 $ 107,075
Accrued compensation 90,754 121,654
Income and other taxes payable 90,809 97,610
Accrued expenses and other $ 307,704 $ 326,339
v3.24.0.1
Leases - Narrative (Details)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Nov. 28, 2023
office
Dec. 31, 2022
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]        
Operating lease, weighted average remaining lease term 5 years 1 month 6 days 5 years 1 month 6 days   5 years
Operating lease, weighted average discount rate, percent 5.20% 5.20%   4.00%
Number of offices expected to close | office     14  
Impairment charges on operating lease assets $ 15,600,000 $ 16,500,000    
Lessee, operating lease, lease not yet commenced, undiscounted amount $ 0 $ 0    
Minimum        
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]        
Operating lease renewal term 1 year 1 year    
Maximum        
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]        
Operating lease term 9 years 9 years    
Operating lease renewal term 5 years 5 years    
Operating lease termination period   5 years    
v3.24.0.1
Leases - Schedule of Components of Lease Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]    
Operating lease expense $ 41,195 $ 31,707
Variable lease expense 5,221 5,528
Sublease income (1,490) (221)
Total lease expense $ 44,926 $ 37,014
v3.24.0.1
Leases - Schedule of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related to Leases (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]    
Operating lease assets $ 113,256 $ 120,535
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other assets Other assets
Current operating lease liabilities $ 39,132 $ 34,469
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Accrued expenses and other Accrued expenses and other
Long-term operating lease liabilities $ 111,669 $ 107,776
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other long-term liabilities Other long-term liabilities
Total operating lease liabilities $ 150,801 $ 142,245
v3.24.0.1
Leases - Schedule of Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Operating Leases    
Gross lease liabilities $ 171,699  
Less: imputed interest 20,898  
Present value of lease liabilities $ 150,801 $ 142,245
v3.24.0.1
Borrowings - Convertible Notes (Narrative) (Details) - Convertible Debt - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt face amount   $ 2,700.0  
2% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2027 And 0% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2026      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Interest expense related to amortization of debt   24.6 $ 7.4
2% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2027      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt face amount   1,000.0  
Fair value   1,300.0  
Redemption price percentage 100.00%    
0% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2026      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt face amount   1,700.0  
Fair value   $ 1,400.0  
v3.24.0.1
Borrowings - Schedule of Principal and Unamortized Debt Issuance Cost (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
1 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2022
Nov. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Net carrying amount     $ 2,711,750 $ 2,707,171
2% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2027 And 0% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2026 | Convertible Debt        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Unamortized debt issuance costs, net     (13,250) (17,829)
Net carrying amount     $ 2,711,750 2,707,171
0% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2026 | Convertible Debt        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Conversion ratio   0.0032392    
Initial conversion price (USD per share) | $ / shares     $ 308.72  
Stated interest rates (as a percent)     0.00%  
Carrying amount     $ 1,725,000 1,725,000
2% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2027 | Convertible Debt        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Conversion ratio 0.0204526      
Initial conversion price (USD per share) | $ / shares     $ 48.89  
Stated interest rates (as a percent)     2.00%  
Carrying amount     $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000
v3.24.0.1
Borrowings - Capped Call Transactions (Narrative) (Details) - 0% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2026
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
1 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2021
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Net cost incurred | $ $ 48.1
Number of common shares (in shares) | shares 5.6
Strike price (USD per share) $ 308.72
Cap price (USD per share) $ 343.02
v3.24.0.1
Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Non-Cancelable Contractual Commitments (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Operating leases  
Total $ 171,699
2024 45,407
2025-2026 62,052
2027-2028 37,203
Thereafter 27,037
Purchase commitments  
Total 687,675
2024 224,857
2025-2026 433,393
2027-2028 29,425
Thereafter 0
Convertible note principal and interest  
Total 2,805,000
2024 20,000
2025-2026 1,765,000
2027-2028 1,020,000
Thereafter 0
Total  
Total 3,664,374
2024 290,264
2025-2026 2,260,445
2027-2028 1,086,628
Thereafter $ 27,037
v3.24.0.1
Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 15, 2023
officer_and_director
May 08, 2023
officer_and_director
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Nov. 22, 2022
officer_and_director
Movva Suit          
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]          
Number of officers and directors claim is filed against | officer_and_director   12 12   11
Letter of Credit          
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]          
Letter of credit outstanding | $ $ 13.9     $ 20.6  
v3.24.0.1
Stockholders’ Equity and Employee Compensation Plans (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Jul. 31, 2022
2022 Share Repurchase Program        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Stock repurchase       $ 2,500,000,000
Treasury stock acquired (in shares) 7,600,000 42,700,000    
Aggregate purchase price $ 250,000,000 $ 1,500,000,000    
Remaining authorized repurchase amount 750,000,000      
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Defined contribution cost 15,000,000 10,800,000 $ 9,100,000  
Defined Contribution Pension Plan        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Defined contribution cost $ 25,800,000 $ 24,700,000 $ 18,300,000  
Employer match of total salary (as a percent) 18.00%      
2020 Plan        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Options issued (in shares) 101,100,000      
Number of shares available for grant (in shares) 32,200,000      
ESPP        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Options issued (in shares) 14,700,000      
Number of shares available for grant (in shares) 13,000,000      
Permitted amount of earnings used to purchase ESPP 15.00%      
Purchase price percent 85.00%      
ESPP | ESPP        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Maximum number of shares purchased by an employee in an offering period (in shares) 1,000      
v3.24.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation expense $ 648,696 $ 550,065 $ 347,159
Cost of revenue      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation expense 80,213 57,309 24,811
Research and development      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation expense 290,160 283,312 165,604
Sales and marketing      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation expense 143,461 118,173 70,663
General and administrative      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation expense $ 134,862 $ 91,271 $ 86,081
v3.24.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]        
Incremental stock expense   $ 14,300,000    
Restricted Stock Units        
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]        
Fair value of vested instruments in period   $ 448,000,000 $ 322,000,000 $ 442,000,000
Granted (in shares)   17,650,827 33,548,745  
Price-Vested Units        
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]        
Fair value of vested instruments in period   $ 0 $ 0  
Granted (in shares) 989,880      
Award requisite service period 4 years      
Award performance period 7 years      
ESPP        
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]        
Shares issued under the ESPP (in shares)   1,064,463 607,009 0
v3.24.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Unrecognized Compensation Expense (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Unrecognized compensation expense, options $ 83,985
Stock options  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Weighted-Average Remaining Vesting Period (In Years) 2 years 1 month 9 days
Unvested RSUs and PVUs  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Unrecognized Compensation Expense $ 1,287,310
Weighted-Average Remaining Vesting Period (In Years) 2 years 8 months 19 days
ESPP  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Unrecognized Compensation Expense $ 1,845
Weighted-Average Remaining Vesting Period (In Years) 2 months 1 day
v3.24.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Stock Option Activity (Details) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Stock Options Outstanding      
Beginning balance (in shares) 35,718,803 29,226,041  
Granted (in shares) 1,817,723 11,835,061  
Exercised (in shares) (5,177,930) (4,512,850)  
Forfeited, cancelled, or expired (in shares) (817,130) (829,449)  
Ending balance (in shares) 31,541,466 35,718,803 29,226,041
Options exercisable, stock options outstanding (in shares) 26,159,170    
Weighted-Average Exercise Price      
Beginning balance (USD per share) $ 18.05 $ 13.28  
Granted (USD per share) 29.52 26.68  
Exercised (USD per share) 9.42 6.69  
Forfeited, cancelled, or expired (USD per share) 47.81 35.06  
Ending balance (USD per share) 19.35 $ 18.05 $ 13.28
Options exercisable, weighted-average exercise price (USD per share) $ 14.88    
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (In Years)      
Options outstanding, weighted-average remaining contractual term 4 years 9 months 14 days 5 years 7 months 6 days 6 years 3 months 3 days
Options exercisable, weighted-average remaining contractual term 4 years 1 month 17 days    
v3.24.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Intrinsic and Fair Values of Stock Options (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]      
Aggregate pretax intrinsic value of stock options exercised $ 127,722 $ 274,956 $ 1,394,721
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of stock options granted (USD per share) $ 18.64 $ 7.54 $ 39.05
Fair value of stock options vested $ 68,008 $ 51,962 $ 48,918
v3.24.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Fair Value of Stock Options Granted (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Stock options      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Expected dividend yield $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Risk-free interest rate minimum 3.80% 1.70% 0.90%
Risk-free interest rate maximum 4.90% 3.80% 1.30%
Expected volatility minimum 54.70% 33.30% 32.90%
Expected volatility maximum 65.80% 52.20% 36.20%
Expected term (in years) 6 years 3 months 6 years 3 months 6 years 3 months
Stock options | Minimum      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Fair value of underlying common stock (USD per share) $ 28.13 $ 36.17 $ 100.60
Stock options | Maximum      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Fair value of underlying common stock (USD per share) $ 39.29 $ 89.01 $ 152.34
ESPP      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Risk-free interest rate minimum 5.20% 0.60%  
Risk-free interest rate maximum 5.50% 3.30%  
Expected volatility     27.20%
Expected volatility minimum 65.90% 35.50%  
Expected volatility maximum 94.50% 40.00%  
Expected term (in years) 6 months 6 months 6 months
Fair value of underlying common stock (USD per share)     $ 28.64
Risk-free interest rate     0.10%
ESPP | Minimum      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Fair value of underlying common stock (USD per share) $ 12.44 $ 10.51  
ESPP | Maximum      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Fair value of underlying common stock (USD per share) $ 12.65 $ 27.42  
v3.24.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Restricted Stock Unit Activity (Details) - Unvested RSUs - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Unvested Restricted Stock Units    
Unvested at beginning of period (in shares) 38,105,462 13,696,836
Granted (in shares) 17,650,827 33,548,745
Vested (in shares) (11,955,677) (6,549,420)
Forfeited (in shares) (6,468,061) (2,590,699)
Unvested at end of period (in shares) 37,332,551 38,105,462
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value    
Unvested at beginning of period (USD per share) $ 48.37 $ 85.96
Granted (USD per share) 29.90 39.12
Vested (USD per share) 51.09 70.54
Forfeited (USD per share) 50.99 71.35
Unvested at end of period (USD per share) $ 38.31 $ 48.37
v3.24.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Weighted-Average Assumptions Relating to PVUs (Details) - Price-Vested Units
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
$ / shares
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]  
Share price on grant date (USD per share) $ 27.88
Risk-free interest rate 4.01%
Expected volatility 50.00%
Expected dividend yield 0.00%
v3.24.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Fair Value of Shares Offered under our ESPP (Details) - ESPP - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Expected dividend yield 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Risk-free interest rate minimum 5.20% 0.60%  
Risk-free interest rate maximum 5.50% 3.30%  
Risk-free interest rate     0.10%
Expected volatility minimum 65.90% 35.50%  
Expected volatility maximum 94.50% 40.00%  
Expected volatility     27.20%
Expected term (in years) 6 months 6 months 6 months
Grant-date fair value per share (USD per share)     $ 28.64
Minimum      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Grant-date fair value per share (USD per share) $ 12.44 $ 10.51  
Maximum      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Grant-date fair value per share (USD per share) $ 12.65 $ 27.42  
v3.24.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Additional Information Related to ESPP (Details) - ESPP - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Shares issued under the ESPP (in shares) 1,064,463 607,009 0
Weighted-average price per share issued (USD per share) $ 25.56 $ 54.87  
v3.24.0.1
Income Taxes - Schedule of Loss Before Provision for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
United States $ (900,325) $ (483,914) $ (318,907)
Foreign 102,480 (398,511) (212,323)
Loss before income taxes $ (797,845) $ (882,425) $ (531,230)
v3.24.0.1
Income Taxes - Schedule of Components of Provision for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Current:      
Federal $ 3,393 $ 12,258 $ (111)
State 584 1,605 219
Foreign 29,502 26,255 13,594
Total current tax expense (benefit) 33,479 40,118 13,702
Deferred:      
Federal 5,184 4,347 (4,874)
State (3,749) (3,167) (851)
Foreign (6,437) (4,235) (6,600)
Total deferred tax expense (benefit) (5,002) (3,055) (12,325)
Total tax provision $ 28,477 $ 37,063 $ 1,377
v3.24.0.1
Income Taxes - Schedule of Income Tax Provision Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
U.S. federal statutory tax rate $ (138,742) $ (185,399) $ (111,558)
Changes in income taxes resulting from:      
State tax expense, net of federal benefit (1,980) 5,560 (677)
Foreign income taxed at different rates 1,543 80,898 72,378
Federal research and development credits (10,172) (15,929) (31,088)
Stock-based compensation 50,640 89,515 (91,623)
Tax effects of restructuring (293,435) 169,886 0
Base-erosion and anti-abuse tax 0 10,353 0
Change in valuation allowance 420,846 (122,064) 162,531
Other (223) 4,243 1,414
Total tax provision $ 28,477 $ 37,063 $ 1,377
v3.24.0.1
Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]        
Deferred tax liabilities $ 346,705 $ 421,486    
Valuation allowance increase (decrease) 456,000 64,500    
Gross deferred tax assets 1,336,767 913,699    
Unrecognized tax benefits 182,515 176,584 $ 110,315 $ 74,670
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate 28,900 24,300    
Interest and penalties balance 4,900 3,000    
Domestic and State and Local Jurisdiction Tax Authority        
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]        
Deferred tax liabilities   192,000    
Valuation allowance increase (decrease)   (11,600)    
Domestic and Foreign Tax Authority        
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]        
Gross deferred tax assets 666,000 $ 255,000    
United States        
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]        
Operating loss carryforwards 642,000      
United States | Research Tax Credit Carryforward        
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]        
Tax credit carryforward 103,000      
State        
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]        
Operating loss carryforwards 398,000      
State | Research Tax Credit Carryforward        
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]        
Tax credit carryforward 48,900      
Foreign        
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]        
Operating loss carryforwards 936,000      
Foreign | Research Tax Credit Carryforward        
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]        
Tax credit carryforward $ 3,400      
v3.24.0.1
Income Taxes - Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Deferred tax assets:    
Net operating losses $ 360,597 $ 437,382
Tax credits 116,915 110,762
Stock-based compensation 75,700 59,443
Capitalized R&D expenditures 666,394 255,123
Operating lease liabilities 54,135 23,287
Other 63,026 27,702
Gross deferred tax assets 1,336,767 913,699
Valuation allowance (1,088,217) (632,580)
Total deferred tax assets 248,550 281,119
Deferred tax liabilities:    
Intangible Asset (307,466) (404,491)
Operating lease ROU assets (39,239) (16,995)
Total deferred tax liabilities (346,705) (421,486)
Net deferred tax assets $ (98,155) $ (140,367)
v3.24.0.1
Income Taxes - Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Excluding Accrued Net Interest and Penalties (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]      
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning balance $ 176,584 $ 110,315 $ 74,670
Gross increases for tax positions taken in prior years 4,215 1,232 1,729
Gross decreases for tax positions taken in prior years (8,361) (613) (2,507)
Gross increases for tax positions taken in current year 10,573 55,931 38,406
Acquired tax positions 0 11,989 0
Reductions resulting from lapses of statues of limitations (660) (2,000) (1,700)
Foreign exchange gains and losses 164    
Foreign exchange gains and losses   (270) (283)
Unrecognized tax benefits, ending balance $ 182,515 $ 176,584 $ 110,315
v3.24.0.1
Net Loss per Share of Common Stock (Details) - shares
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Convertible notes      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 26,042 26,042 5,588
Stock options      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 31,541 35,719 29,226
Unvested RSUs and PVUs      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 37,333 38,105 13,697
v3.24.0.1
Subsequent Event (Unaudited) (Details) - Subsequent Event
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Subsequent Event [Line Items]  
Number of positions eliminated (as a percent) 25.00%
Employee Severance  
Subsequent Event [Line Items]  
Expected cost $ 195