Gameplay Software Engineer IV

Job Description: 

Our client's goal is to explore, innovate and design novel interfaces and hardware subsystems for the next generation of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences.

As a Design Prototyper, you will work closely with a team of Engineers, Designers, and Research Scientists to bring prototypes of emerging technologies to life. You will collaborate cross-functionally to design and build prototypes that help define the future of augmented & virtual reality. Your work will be used in user research studies, technology demos, and proof of concept prototypes. The ideal candidate is a highly creative individual who has expertise in 3D interactive experiences and proficiency in Unity.

This is an opportunity to join a diverse, interdisciplinary team experimenting with bold ideas in areas including optics, displays, user experience, and perception science, working to solve novel problems from first principles.

Responsibilities: 

Develop experiential SW prototypes for client's Research projects
Implement experience design specs
Participate in the development of team toolsets and prototyping processes
Clearly articulate prototyping decisions to a diverse set of internal stakeholders
Support Design and User Researchers with creating user study experiences

Required Qualifications: 

4 years of Game Development experience with Unity (C#), Unreal Engine or other 3D engines
Experience with AR/VR SDKs, e.g. developing for Quest or PCVR with Oculus SDK
Experience with novel inputs (e.g. hand tracking, eye tracking, computer vision)
Ability to solve ambiguous problems through rapid iteration
Strong 3D Math skills
Portfolio featuring examples of interactive prototyping with AR/VR/MR headsets

Desired Qualifications: 

Proven ability to collaborate in cross-functional environments
2 years experience with VR Rendering and VR-compatible HLSL shader programming
Experience with hardware prototyping (e.g. Arduino, Raspberry Pi)
Experience programming in Python or other scripting languages
Experience with low-level coding of SW components to support experience prototyping