Junior VR Developer at Persistent Technology

Persistent Technology is seeking a Virtual Reality (VR) Developer to join our team to help build cutting-edge visualization tools and simulations.

Requirements:

Applicants for this position must have a good working knowledge of Unity and/or Unreal Engine. Additionally, good candidates should have:

• Familiarity with standard AR and VR hardware, software, best practices, and design patterns
• Ability to understand and apply 2D and 3D mathematical concepts (linear algebra, matrix multiplication, quaternions, etc.)
• Proficiency in Object Oriented Programming and coding best practices, especially in C# and/or C++
• Knowledge of game engine concepts such as lighting, shaders, materials, meshes, scripting, etc.
• History of working collaboratively on multi-person teams with source control and (ideally) issue tracking
• Creativity in finding solutions to abstract design problems, particularly with respect to translating real-world concepts and interactions into VR
• Capacity to prioritize tasks through self-directed time management and organization
• UI/UX ability and experience a plus
• Nice to have: general familiarity with industry-standard 3D graphics software such as 3DS Max, Maya, Substance, etc.
• 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.

Education:

Computer science, computer engineering, information technology, or game design degree from a 4-year school or 3+ years game development experience. We will also consider applicants with the equivalent combination of education, technical expertise, training, or work experience.

Description

Persistent Technology is seeking a Virtual Reality (VR) Developer to join our team to help build cutting-edge visualization tools and simulations.

Responsibilities:

• Working in a small project-oriented development team to create custom AR and VR experiences for enterprise use cases (engineering, biomedical, marketing, training, etc.) in Unity and/or Unreal Engine
• Collaborating with other developers and clients to evaluate project needs and come up with clever solutions
• Setting up virtual environments for a wide range of AR or VR scenarios, depending on the project type
• Implementing user interfaces based on mockups and storyboards
• Crafting intuitive user interactions for both novice and experienced users
• Writing well-documented, reusable code in C++, C#, or other languages as necessary
• Diagnosing, documenting, and fixing bugs reported by testers and users
• Using industry-standard source control and issue tracking systems (Git, Jira, Trello, etc.)
• Participating in project planning and team code reviews
• Keeping up with the latest trends and advancements in augmented and virtual reality

Requirements:

Applicants for this position must have a good working knowledge of Unity and/or Unreal Engine. Additionally, good candidates should have:

Familiarity with standard AR and VR hardware, software, best practices, and design patterns

Ability to understand and apply 2D and 3D mathematical concepts (linear algebra, matrix multiplication, quaternions, etc.)

Proficiency in Object Oriented Programming and coding best practices, especially in C# and/or C++

Knowledge of game engine concepts such as lighting, shaders, materials, meshes, scripting, etc.

History of working collaboratively on multi-person teams with source control and (ideally) issue tracking

Creativity in finding solutions to abstract design problems, particularly with respect to translating real-world concepts and interactions into VR

Capacity to prioritize tasks through self-directed time management and organization

UI/UX ability and experience a plus

Nice to have: general familiarity with industry-standard 3D graphics software such as 3DS Max, Maya, Substance, etc.

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.

Education:

Computer science, computer engineering, information technology, or game design degree from a 4-year school or 3+ years game development experience. We will also consider applicants with the equivalent combination of education, technical expertise, training, or work experience.

If you are passionate about technology and interested in becoming part of our team, please contact us using the online application.

PTI is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion, diversity, and maintaining a harassment-free workplace. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for open positions, which will receive full consideration regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.