Senior VR Experience Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Stock options

Annual bonus

Equipment for remote work

Budget for professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Virtual Reality Experience Developer to join a fully remote, globally distributed team. You will design, develop, and optimize VR content across platforms using Unity or Unreal Engine in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include 5+ years in software development (3+ years VR), fluency in C# (Unity) or C++ (Unreal), and experience with VR SDKs. Remote work, strong problem-solving and collaboration skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development, 3+ years in VR.
• Proficiency in C# (Unity) or C++ (Unreal) and OOP principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust VR applications using Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Create intuitive UI and interaction systems within VR environments.
• Optimize VR experiences for performance across Oculus Quest, HTC Vive, Valve Index.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and product managers to translate concepts into VR experiences.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to code reviews and team knowledge sharing.

Skills

C# (Unity)

C++ (Unreal)

OpenXR

Unity

Unreal Engine

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

OpenXR

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Virtual Reality Experience Developer to join a fully remote, globally distributed team. You will design, develop, and optimize VR content across platforms using Unity or Unreal Engine in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include 5+ years in software development (3+ years VR), fluency in C# (Unity) or C++ (Unreal), and experience with VR SDKs. Remote work, strong problem-solving and collaboration skills are essential for success.