Job Description

About HTX Labs

Since 2017, HTX Labs has been on a mission to accelerate the future of learning, employing immersive software training solutions and content development services for the Department of Defense to elevate the level of proficiency and preparedness of today's warfighter.

HTX Labs developed the EMPACT® Immersive Learning Platform to address a growing need to modernize training, improve safety, maximize operational efficiency, and build resilience and readiness across the defense industry.

HTX Labs is dedicated to driving learning innovation, providing the necessary digital infrastructure to empower users to easily create, deploy, measure, and sustain mission-specific, immersive training programs anytime, anywhere, on any device, with anyone, at scale.

Description

We are looking for an Unreal Engine developer to join our software engineering team. Your primary responsibilities will be to design and develop virtual reality training experiences for deployment to both PC and mobile devices. This role involves collaboration with a versatile team comprised of 3D artists, C++ programmers, and other Unreal developers. You will operate in a fast-paced, agile environment with the opportunity to work on many different types of projects.

Responsibilities

• Translate application storyboards and use cases into functional applications.
• Write reusable, high-performance Blueprint and C++ code.
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of virtual reality experiences.
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems.
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization.
• Operate as a mentor and a mentee to your fellow teammates.

Skills

• Experience building virtual reality applications within Unreal Engine 4.
• Strong Blueprinting skills within Unreal.
• Proficient in C++ and object-oriented programming.
• Experience with a variety of HMDs, such as the HTC VIVE and Oculus Rift.
• Understanding of at least one source control system, such as Perforce or Subversion.
• Ability to work well on a small team in a fluid, fast-paced environment. Exposure to Agile Scrum is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and passionate about virtual reality and other immersive technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience building virtual reality applications within Unreal Engine.
• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related discipline preferred.
• Must be a United States Citizen.

This is a contract-to-hire position.

Work Location: Remote

Reporting Structure: Reports directly to Lead Unreal Engineer

We’re constantly working towards making HTX Labs the best place to work, for everyone. We believe deeply that bringing together diversity of thoughts, perspectives and expression is key for building the best product for our equally diverse community. We celebrate uniqueness and whatever makes you, you and encourage everyone who wants to help us transform the way the world learns, to join us on our journey. We value all types of experiences. If you don’t think you quite meet every qualification, we’d still love to hear from you.

htx.recruiting@htxlabs.com