AR/VR & Immersive Experience Developer

Wise Pirates; Porto; Híbrido; EUR 42 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Wise Pirates is a leading Digital, Tech, and AI Business Partner with 100+ professionals in Portugal, seeking an AR/VR & Immersive Experience Developer in Porto to join our R&D and creative tech team.

You will design and build AR/VR applications across platforms (Meta Quest, Pico, HTC Vive, HoloLens, iOS/Android). Proficiency in Unity or Unreal, AR SDKs, and 3D math is essential for delivering performant experiences.

Qualificações

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in AR/VR development.
• Expertise in Unity 3D (C#) or Unreal Engine (C++).
• Proficiency with AR/VR SDKs: Unity AR Foundation, ARCore, ARKit, OpenXR, Oculus SDK, SteamVR, or similar.
• 3D Math fundamentals for 3D graphics and physics.
• Performance optimization for real-time AR/VR apps.

Responsabilidades

• AR/VR Application Development: design, develop, and implement high-quality AR and VR apps for multiple platforms.
• Engine Mastery: build immersive environments and interactive elements using Unity 3D or Unreal Engine.
• Prototyping & Iteration: rapidly prototype concepts and iterate through deployment.
• Spatial Computing: develop spatial mapping, object recognition, gesture control, and haptics.
• Graphics & Performance: optimize models, textures, animations for real-time rendering.
• UI/UX for immersion: design intuitive interfaces for AR/VR environments.
• Asset Integration: collaborate with 3D artists to integrate assets.
• Emerging Technologies: research and experiment with new AR/VR hardware and SDKs.
• Problem Solving: tackle performance, tracking, and data integration challenges.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: work with AI/ML engineers, marketing, and product teams.

Conhecimentos

Unity 3D (C#)

Unreal Engine (C++)

AR/VR SDKs

3D Math

Performance optimization

Git

Creative Problem Solving

Collaboration & Communication

Adaptability

AI readiness

Ferramentas

Unity AR Foundation

ARCore

ARKit

OpenXR

Oculus SDK

SteamVR

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Wise Pirates is a leading Digital, Tech, and AI Business Partner, operating in over 80 countries from Portugal. With a team of 100+ professionals, we are a Martech-independent agency at the forefront of innovation in Southern Europe. Our ambition is to lead an AI-first marketing ecosystem, blending human creativity with the power of artificial intelligence.

We are dynamic, forward-thinking, and driven by data, automation, and meaningful customer experiences. We believe that our people are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to fostering a culture where they can grow, innovate, and thrive.

About the Role:

We are seeking an innovative and highly skilled AR/VR & Immersive Experience Developer to join our pioneering R&D and creative technology team. This role is at the forefront of building next-generation interactive experiences, blending the physical and digital worlds to create captivating solutions for our clients and internal projects.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in developing for Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) platforms, with expertise in relevant game engines (Unity/Unreal Engine) and a passion for pushing the boundaries of immersive technology. You will be instrumental in transforming ambitious concepts into functional, engaging, and performant AR/VR applications, contributing to projects across various sectors, including marketing, entertainment, training, and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities:

AR/VR Application Development: Design, develop, and implement high-quality AR and VR applications for various platforms (e.g., Meta Quest, Pico, HTC Vive, Meta, Apple, HoloLens, mobile AR for iOS/Android).

Engine Mastery: Utilize Unity 3D or Unreal Engine to build immersive environments, interactive elements, user interfaces, and engaging gameplay mechanics.

Prototyping & Iteration: Rapidly prototype new AR/VR concepts and features, embracing an iterative development process from ideation through deployment.

Spatial Computing: Develop solutions involving spatial mapping, object recognition, gesture control, and haptic feedback to enhance immersion and interaction.

Graphics & Performance: Optimize 3D models, textures, animations, and particle effects for real-time rendering on target AR/VR hardware, balancing visual fidelity with performance constraints.

UI/UX for Immersion: Design intuitive and natural user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX) specifically tailored for AR/VR environments, prioritizing comfort, usability, and immersion.

Asset Integration: Collaborate with 3D artists, designers, and animators to integrate digital assets seamlessly into AR/VR applications.

Emerging Technologies: Continuously research and experiment with new AR/VR hardware, software, SDKs, and interaction paradigms (e.g., haptics, brain-computer interfaces, WebXR).

Problem Solving: Tackle unique technical challenges inherent in immersive development, finding creative solutions for performance, tracking, network synchronization, and data integration.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including AI/ML engineers (for AI-powered content generation within AR/VR), marketing, and product development, to integrate immersive experiences into broader solutions.

What we are looking for

Technical Skills

Minimum 3+ years of experience in AR/VR development, with a strong portfolio showcasing shipped or well-developed immersive projects.

Expertise in Unity 3D (C#) or Unreal Engine (C++): Proven ability to develop complex interactive experiences within at least one of these primary engines.

Proficiency with AR/VR SDKs: Hands-on experience with platforms like Unity AR Foundation, ARCore, ARKit, OpenXR, Oculus SDK, SteamVR, or similar.

3D Math Fundamentals: Strong understanding of linear algebra, vector math, and spatial transformations relevant to 3D graphics and physics.

Performance Optimization: Demonstrated ability to profile and optimize AR/VR applications for various hardware targets to achieve smooth frame rates and low latency.

Version Control: Experience with Git or other version control systems in a team environment.

Behavioral Skills

Creative Problem Solver: Ability to think outside the box to overcome technical and design challenges unique to immersive experiences.

Passion for Innovation: Genuine enthusiasm for emerging technologies and a drive to create groundbreaking, novel interactive solutions.

Attention to Detail: Meticulous in asset integration, scene optimization, and ensuring a polished, bug-free user experience.

Collaboration & Communication: Excellent ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team (artists, designers, other developers) and clearly articulate technical concepts.

Adaptability: Thrives in a rapidly evolving technological landscape, quickly learning new tools and methodologies.

Kindness: At Wise Pirates we promote and admire kindness, independently of rhythm, intensity and efficiency.

Analytical Mindset : We are looking for someone that is capable to put data first and is obsessed with analytical initiatives and insights building, always with client satisfaction and business results in mind;

AI Readiness: Interest and nativeness in using AI as a partner to deliver efficient value, respecting security and privacy regulations;

Innovation Lover: Someone seeking for permanent growth and desiring to be part of innovative solutions

Results-Oriented Zeal: An unwavering commitment to the client's bottom line. You are expected to push boundaries, not just to secure environments, but to optimize them, chasing best overall performance and business goals to deliver maximum value in every interaction.

Nice to Have:

Knowledge of 3D modeling software (Blender, Maya, 3ds Max) and pipeline integration.

Experience with AI/ML integration into AR/VR applications (e.g., for procedural content generation, intelligent NPCs).

Understanding of network programming for multi-user AR/VR experiences.

Prior experience in game development or interactive media.

Experience working with final clients as agency or consultancy company.