Virtual Reality Software Engineer

Employer

Job Description

Persistent Technology is seeking a Virtual Reality (VR) Developer to join our team to help build cutting-edge visualization tools and simulations.



Responsibilities

  • Working in a small project-oriented development team to create custom AR and VR experiences for enterprise use cases (engineering, biomedical, marketing, training, etc.) in Unity 
  • Collaborating with other developers and clients to evaluate project needs and come up with clever solutions
  • Setting up virtual environments for a wide range of AR or VR scenarios, depending on the project type
  • Implementing user interfaces based on mockups and storyboards
  • Crafting intuitive user interactions for both novice and experienced users
  • Writing well-documented, reusable code in C++, C#, or other languages as necessary
  • Diagnosing, documenting, and fixing bugs reported by testers and users
  • Using industry-standard source control and issue tracking systems (Git, Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps etc.)
  • Participating in project planning and team code reviews
  • Keeping up with the latest trends and advancements in augmented and virtual reality 



Qualifications

Applicants for this position must have a good working knowledge of Unity. Additionally, good candidates should have:

  • Familiarity with standard AR and VR hardware, software, best practices, and design patterns
  • Ability to understand and apply 2D and 3D mathematical concepts (linear algebra, matrix multiplication, quaternions, etc.)
  • Proficiency in Object Oriented Programming and coding best practices, especially in C# and/or C++
  • Knowledge of game engine concepts such as lighting, shaders, materials, meshes, scripting, etc.
  • History of working collaboratively on multi-person teams with source control and (ideally) issue tracking
  • Creativity in finding solutions to abstract design problems, particularly with respect to translating real-world concepts and interactions into VR
  • Capacity to prioritize tasks through self-directed time management and organization
  • UI/UX ability and experience a plus
  • Nice to have: general familiarity with industry-standard 3D graphics software such as 3DS Max, Maya, Substance, etc.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.