Mid-term AR/VR & Immersive Experience Developer →

Wise Pirates; Portugal; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wise Pirates is seeking an innovative AR/VR & Immersive Experience Developer to join our R&D and creative technology team. You will build next-generation immersive applications, blending physical and digital worlds across marketing, entertainment, training, and customer experiences.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in AR/VR, deep experience with Unity or Unreal, and hands-on work with AR/VR SDKs. You will prototype, optimize, and deliver engaging experiences with a strong emphasis on user

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in AR/VR development with a portfolio of immersive projects.
• Proficient in Unity 3D (C#) or Unreal Engine (C++), and capable of shipping interactive experiences.
• Hands-on with AR/VR SDKs (AR Foundation, ARCore/ARKit/OpenXR/Oculus/SteamVR).
• Strong 3D math knowledge and ability to optimize performance across devices.
• Experience with Git or other version control in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• AR/VR Application Development for platforms (Quest, Pico, Vive, HoloLens, mobile AR).
• Master Unity or Unreal to build immersive environments and interfaces.
• Iterate rapidly from concept to deployment with prototyping.
• Develop spatial computing features (gesture control, spatial mapping).
• Optimize assets and effects for real-time rendering and low latency.
• Design intuitive UI/UX for AR/VR contexts and ensure user comfort.
• Integrate assets from artists and designers into AR/VR apps.
• Experiment with emerging tech and interaction paradigms.
• Collaborate with AI/ML, marketing, and product teams to broaden solutions.

Skills

AR/VR Development

3D Math

Performance Optimization

Git / Version Control

Collaborative Mindset

Tools

Unity 3D

Unreal Engine

AR Foundation

OpenXR

Oculus / SteamVR SDKs

Job description

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 and Virtual Reality platforms, with expertise in relevant game engines (Unity or 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 (Meta Quest, Pico, HTC Vive, Apple, HoloLens, mobile AR for iOS and Android).
• Engine Mastery: Use 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 and experiences 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 (haptics, brain-computer interfaces, WebXR).
• Cross-Functional Integration: Work closely with AI and ML engineers, marketing, and product development to integrate immersive experiences into broader solutions.

Technical & Platform Skills

• Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience in AR/VR development, with a strong portfolio showcasing shipped or well-developed immersive projects.
• Engines: Expertise in Unity 3D (C#) or Unreal Engine (C++), with proven ability to develop complex interactive experiences in at least one of them.
• AR/VR SDKs: Hands-on experience with Unity AR Foundation, ARCore, ARKit, OpenXR, Oculus SDK, SteamVR, or similar.
• 3D math: 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 of artists, designers and developers, and to 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: Capable of putting data first and obsessed with analytical initiatives and insight 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 permanent growth and desiring to be part of innovative solutions.
• Results-Oriented Zeal: An unwavering commitment to the client’s bottom line, pushing boundaries to chase the best overall performance and business goals.

Nice to Have

• Experience with WebXR and browser-based AR/VR development.
• Knowledge of 3D modeling software (Blender, Maya, 3ds Max) and pipeline integration.
• Experience with AI and ML integration into AR/VR applications, for procedural content generation or 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 in an agency or consultancy company.