Job Description

Are you a Unity Gaming Developer interested in designing state-of-the-art software to support our warfighter? Are you open to new ideas, collaborating with teammates, teaching, and learning from others? If you answered yes, we invite you to apply today! We are looking for the right person to join our growing team to help us build new modeling and simulation applications in Unity.

Who Is DS2: Engineered to Exceed Expectations. DS2 is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business proudly rooted in Niceville, FL. We provide full life-cycle software engineering services to DoD, federal, and commercial clients using mature agile, scrum, and SAFe practices. We are an organization that is committed to teamwork with a clear focus on the customer and believe that hiring talented individuals with a matched passion for learning and growth is the key to success.

What You Can Expect: This full-time position is for Unity Software Developers and will report to the DS2 Hub in Niceville, FL. In this position, you can expect a creative and professional work environment on a cross-functional team with opportunities to contribute on various projects in relation to VR, AR, LVC Training, modeling and simulation, synthetic data, and more. Hybrid opportunities are available. Payrate for this position is from $50,000-$90,000/year, depending on your experience. Must be a U.S. citizen with an ability to obtain a U.S. DoD secret clearance.

Responsibilities - What You’ll Do:

• Full Software Lifecycle application development – designing, developing, debugging, & documenting applications
• Communicate design and concept intent to product owner and software engineers
• Ensure the quality of the design & development through all phases of the project lifecycle
• Actively participate in concept development & client meetings
• Ensure the best performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications and games
• Work in a focused, dynamic, fast-paced team environment with accountable deadlines
• Write and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable C# code

Qualifications - We Need Someone Who:

• Actively programs and develops in C++/C#
• Has 3+ years of experience as a gaming/simulator developer with Unity 3D
• Has a deep knowledge of Unity API
• Is able to engage with teammates, both virtually & face-to-face, to plan projects, seek out or provide help on issues
• Has a Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Game Development, or related field

Preferred - It’s Even Better if You:

• Have knowledge of geospatial concepts and locations aware services
• Have experience developing with AR/VR/XR technologies
• Familiarity with cutting-edge Unity packages (XR, HDRP, etc.)
• Have experience with gaming physics, navigation, and terrain models
• Specialized skills in lighting, animation, shaders, rigging, and/or 3D modeling
• Are a Unity Certified Professional
• Experience with Military Training simulator development

Benefits — What we do for you:

• Flexible work schedule
• Educational opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment
• Certification reimbursement + bonuses
• Catered monthly tech talk lunches on topics picked by you and your teammates
• Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision coverage, including STD, LTD, and AD&D
• Generous paid time off + holidays
• 401K savings plan with company-matching contributions up to 4%
• Sponsored community and volunteer events, like beach cleanups, 5Ks, and more
• Snacks and beverages included
• The occasional foosball or Mario Kart match

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. 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.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.