Job Description
Job Summary
302 Interactive is seeking a talented and experienced Unreal Software Engineer to join our team and work on an innovative Virtual Reality (VR) water and land craft vehicle training simulator project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Unreal Engine development, VR applications, vehicle physics, and water simulation. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing various aspects of the simulator, including vehicle physics, environments, and user interactions.
Role Details
- Fully-remote
- Fair range from USD 120K depending on experience and expertise
- Must be legally allowed to work in the United States
Primary Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the team to design and develop a VR amphibious vehicle training simulator using Unreal Engine 5.
- Implement realistic vehicle physics for both land and water-based operations, including buoyancy, propulsion, and steering.
- Create realistic water and surf zone simulations, including wave generation, vehicle interactions, and visual effects.
- Develop intuitive and immersive user interfaces and interactions for VR, including motion controls and head tracking.
- Optimize the simulator for performance and user comfort in VR environments.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of the training scenarios and simulations.
- Participate in project planning, sprint planning, and code reviews.
- Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and technical issues.
- Document code and development processes.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in game development or simulation development using Unreal Engine, preferably with Unreal Engine 5.
- Strong programming skills in C++ and experience with Unreal Blueprints.
- Experience with VR development, preferably for training or simulation purposes.
- Knowledge of vehicle physics, water simulation, and environmental effects.
- Experience with 3D math, physics, and rendering techniques.
- Proven experience in developing closed networked systems for games or simulations, connecting multiple clients, and ensuring efficient communication and synchronization.
- Experience with implementing user authentication and user management systems in-game or simulation environments.
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies and best practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Great-to-haves
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Game Development, or a related field.
- Experience working on vehicle simulators or driving games.
- Knowledge of amphibious vehicle operations and dynamics.
- Experience with performance optimization for VR applications.
- Experience with Agile
- Open to Hybrid work (1-2 days a week at Orlando Office)
Work Culture
302 Interactive is a dynamic game development company based in Orlando, Florida. They specialize in creating engaging, interactive experiences that bring joy and excitement to players around the world.
The team is built on the belief that great work comes from a great culture. They're proud to foster an environment of inclusivity and diversity, where the team members are encouraged to bring their unique perspectives and talents to the table. They value collaboration, creativity, and innovation and are always pushing ourselves to find new ways to elevate our games and our company.
So if you're looking for an interactive experience development company that's as fun as it is talented, look no further than 302 Interactive!