VR Unity Developer

Key Responsibilities:

• Core Gameplay Development:

• Design and implement complex physics-based movement and interactions within a VR environment.

• Develop responsive and intuitive player control systems, including movement mechanics, collision detection, and interaction with dynamic objects.

• Work on gameplay features that require precise physics simulation and real-time response in a multiplayer setting.

• Multiplayer Networking:

• Implement and optimize multiplayer networking features, ensuring seamless synchronization of player actions and game states.

• Develop systems for player interactions, including competitive and cooperative gameplay elements.

• Handle server-side logic, match-making, and game session management.

• VR Integration:

• Adapt traditional game mechanics for VR, focusing on hand controller input, motion tracking, and player comfort.

• Implement VR-specific features like smooth movement, teleportation, snap turning, and field-of-view adjustments to enhance user comfort and reduce motion sickness.

• Customization and Monetization:

• Develop systems for in-game customization, allowing players to personalize their experience with various items and cosmetic options.

• Integrate microtransaction functionality and manage in-game economies to support ongoing game development.

• Optimization and Testing:

• Optimize game performance to ensure a smooth and immersive experience in VR, focusing on frame rate stability, latency reduction, and resource management.

• Conduct extensive testing and debugging to identify and resolve performance issues, bugs, and inconsistencies.

Qualifications:

• Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Unity or Unreal Engine with extensive experience in VR game development.

• Strong understanding of physics simulation and game physics, particularly in a multiplayer context.

• Expertise in multiplayer networking, including client-server architecture, synchronization, and latency management.

• Familiarity with VR hardware (e.g., Oculus, HTC Vive) and associated SDKs (e.g., Oculus Integration, SteamVR).

• Experience in game optimization techniques, including performance profiling, asset management, and real-time rendering.

• Experience:

• Proven experience in developing and launching VR games or significant VR modules.

• Demonstrated ability to implement complex physics systems and responsive player controls.

• Experience with in-game economies, customization systems, and microtransactions.

• Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical team members.