Virtual Reality Experience Developer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 979,000 - 1,796,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Fully remote

Health insurance

Home office budget

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and technically skilled Virtual Reality Experience Developer to join their fully remote, innovative team. You will design, develop, and implement captivating VR experiences for a global audience.

Collaborate with artists, designers, and other developers to bring virtual worlds to life, using Unity or Unreal Engine and C# or C++. Optimize performance and ensure comfort across VR hardware.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a VR Developer or similar role creating immersive applications.
• Strong proficiency in C# with Unity or C++ with Unreal Engine.
• Experience with VR development frameworks and SDKs (e.g., Oculus SDK, SteamVR).
• Solid understanding of 3D graphics principles and performance optimization techniques.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team setting.
• Portfolio showcasing previous VR projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging and interactive virtual reality experiences using platforms like Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Implement core VR mechanics, user interfaces, and interaction systems.
• Collaborate closely with 3D artists and sound designers to integrate assets and create immersive environments.
• Optimize VR applications for performance, stability, and user comfort across various VR hardware.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of VR experiences, ensuring a high-quality user experience.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in VR technology, hardware, and development best practices.

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

C#

C++

Oculus SDK

SteamVR

3D graphics

Performance optimization

Remote collaboration

Portfolio

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and technically skilled Virtual Reality Experience Developer to join their fully remote, innovative team. This role is at the forefront of immersive technology, where you will design, develop, and implement captivating VR experiences for a global audience. You will collaborate with artists, designers, and other developers to bring virtual worlds to life, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in interactive entertainment and simulation. If you are passionate about VR and possess a strong command of development tools and programming languages, this is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of immersive digital content from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging and interactive virtual reality experiences using platforms like Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Implement core VR mechanics, user interfaces, and interaction systems.
• Collaborate closely with 3D artists and sound designers to integrate assets and create immersive environments.
• Optimize VR applications for performance, stability, and user comfort across various VR hardware.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of VR experiences, ensuring a high-quality user experience.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in VR technology, hardware, and development best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a VR Developer or in a similar role creating immersive applications.
• Strong proficiency in C# with Unity or C++ with Unreal Engine.
• Experience with VR development frameworks and SDKs (e.g., Oculus SDK, SteamVR).
• Solid understanding of 3D graphics principles and performance optimization techniques.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team setting.
• Portfolio showcasing previous VR projects is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for stock options.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development, training, and home office setup.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking VR projects with a talented, distributed team.