Job Description

This is a remote opportunity, but you will need to live in Denver, New York, Houston, LA, or San Diego.

As a design technologist, you will explore, prototype, and build experiences that define the future of how people interact in AR. With our research team, you will explore, prototype, and create experiences that define the future of how people interact in AR. You love solving novel problems from first principles. Join a world-class team experimenting with bold ideas in areas including optics, haptics, tracking, displays, computer vision, user experience, audio, and perceptual psychology. Work alongside expert interaction designers, scientists, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and software engineers to create the technology that makes AR pervasive and universal. 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. Join the adventure of a lifetime as we make science fiction real and change the world. You’ll be responsible for researching, designing and prototyping interactions for AR.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate to build internal prototyping toolsets and processes
• Define and synthesize user requirements
• Help establish prototyping processes to align cross-functional teams
• Work with user research to user test and iterate on the prototypes
• Give and solicit feedback from others to raise the quality and craftsmanship of the product
• Quickly solve issues with your cross-functional leads
• Clearly articulate prototyping decisions to a vast set of internal stakeholders
• Thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments

Experience:

• 4+ years of Prototyping or Game Development experience
• 2+ years experience shipping 3D software products/projects with Unity, including working with Unity with C#
• 3D assets and tools
• 2+ years of experience developing VR and/or AR projects
• Portfolio featuring examples of interactive prototype work:
• Experience with building prototypes in short time frames

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience coding in Web/Electron development with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Experience coding in networking protocol (ex., UDP/TCP, HTTP Requests, WebSocket) and messages queue frameworks
• Experience coding with Bluetooth devices and Arduino-like microcontrollers
• in terms of languages, C# (with Unity, must), C++ (nice to have), JavaScript (nice to have)

The target hiring compensation range for this role is the equivalent of $82/hr - $91/hr. Compensation is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match.

Client Description:

You will want to read this fine print. Our mission is to care for you, so we offer the best benefits. Unlike other staffing companies, we provide talent with the same benefits that our CEO gets. This includes:

• A choice of three major medical plans (including vision coverage) plus dental insurance
• Paid sick leave for all hourly talent in the U.S. and Canada
• 401(k) with a match and immediate vesting
• Exclusive employee discounts through Promo Code: Aquent
• Access to hundreds of professional development courses through Aquent Gymnasium
• And much more

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The Company recruits hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives.

We have a simple philosophy at Aquent: to personally place the best creative talent in the best jobs for the best companies. When you work for Aquent, you qualify for medical, dental, and vision insurance after working only four consecutive weeks, maintaining an average of 20 hours per week. If this job isn't the right fit for you, but you know someone who is, please pass this job posting on. We have a fantastic referral program that pays out in cash rewards!

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