Job Description

About Plai:

Plai makes work feel like play. Our long-term vision is to create a spatial computing interface that helps users launch curated consumer applications automatically based on context. We believe that a closed-wall garden for spatial computing is best for user experience, privacy, and safety.

Currently, Plai is focused on building useful consumer spatial apps, starting with Plai Music. We aim to transform how instruments are perceived, from mere pieces of equipment to game consoles. We believe that the first experience with an instrument defines a person’s relationship with music, and we want to make that experience magical.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with our Co-founder and lead developer/designer to develop and refine Plai Music and other spatial computing applications.
• Build intuitive and immersive XR experiences.
• Continuously iterate on user feedback to enhance the user experience and ensure seamless interaction with our apps.
• Be creative, do cool sh*t!

Position Overview:

Plai is looking for a passionate Game Development (XR) Intern to accelerate our development efforts. This unpaid internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in XR development and work closely with our Co-founder and lead developer/designer. Free lunch will be provided on in-person days. There is lots of potential for this role to grow into a more significant position within the startup. We seek someone committed to the long-term vision of Plai.

Plai Values:

• Passion-Driven: You spend or spent more time on passion projects than assigned work. You know what you like doing, and you pursue it with everything you have.
• Fast Learner: You can learn anything quickly and genuinely enjoy delving into the technical details.
• Impactful Vision: You believe you can make a serious dent in the world with the right group of people working on the right thing.
• Attention to Detail: You have a unique eye for details, think from the user’s perspective, and build intuitive interactive experiences.

Preferred Experiences:

• XR Development: Some experience with XR development and a background in computer science.
• Portfolio of Passion Projects: Your most impressive work stems from personal passion projects rather than curriculum or job assignments.
• Unity Proficiency: Experience developing XR applications using Unity.
• Scripting and Programming Languages: Strong skills in C# or similar programming languages used in XR development.
• Performance Optimization: Skills in optimizing XR applications for performance, ensuring smooth and efficient user experiences.
• Collaborative Development Tools: Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile methodologies.
• Problem-Solving and Creativity: Demonstrated ability to tackle complex technical challenges with innovative solutions.

Why Join Plai?

• Work collaboratively every day with super creative and driven individuals like yourself.
• Grow with the company and take on more significant responsibilities as we scale and expand our product offerings horizontally.
• You have a lot of room to experiment and make mistakes.
• Free lunch on in-person days!

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about XR development and want to be part of a team that is driven by genuine passion and optimism for spatial computing in the next 5-10 years, we want to hear from you. Please send your resume, portfolio, and a brief description of your most exciting passion project to timothy@plai.nyc with the subject line [YOUR NAME] & XR GAME DEV INTERN.