Senior Unity / Virtual Reality (VR) Engineer (offline)

Job Title: Founding Virtual Reality (VR) Engineer - VR for Learning Start-Up

About Us

Our mission is to make learning accessible, relevant, and individualized to keep up with the changing world. We are developing a personalized virtual trainer experience, integrating generative AI and learning engineering to build a VR "flight simulator" for immersive hands-on skills training. Our learning engineering approach customizes content and feedback in real time, directly improving learning outcomes.

We are looking for a founding VR engineer to make this vision of immersive learning a reality. To be successful, you have to be excited by the fast-paced environment of a start-up, enjoy a dynamic and agile atmosphere, and possess a versatile set of technical skills. If you are passionate about leveraging technology to improve education and training outcomes and have a vision for how VR can transform learning experiences, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

This critical position requires a blend of strong technical expertise in Unity development and excellent leadership and communication skills. As a founding VR developer, you will lay the technological foundation and play a key role in expanding our VR development team.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the development of immersive VR educational content and platforms, from concept to launch.

- Establish and maintain best practices for VR development, including abstractions, coding standards, tool selection, and workflow optimization.

- Work closely with the US-based founders and stakeholders, ensuring clear, effective communication across different time zones and cultures.

- Play an instrumental role in recruiting, mentoring, and leading the VR development team, ensuring they are aligned with the company's vision and standards.

- Act as a liaison between the US team and the future development team, facilitating a cohesive and inclusive work environment.

- Stay updated with the latest VR/MR technologies and educational trends, incorporating these insights into our product development strategy.

Qualifications:

- Proven experience in Unity development (at least five years), with a strong portfolio showcasing VR projects.

- Deep understanding of VR principles, including 3D graphics, interaction design, and user experience considerations specific to virtual environments.

- Proficiency in C# and familiarity with the Unity3D engine and its scripting APIs.

- Experience with VR hardware and platforms, Meta/Oculus Quest preferred.

- Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical team members and stakeholders.

- Experience working in or with teams from different cultural backgrounds, with an understanding of cross-cultural communication dynamics.

- Leadership experience, with the capability to build and manage a remote, international team.

- Proactive, self-motivated individual capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, remote environment.

What We Offer:

- An opportunity to build a product from the ground up and contribute to its growth and commercialization.

- A role within the core team, empowering you to influence decisions, architecture, and product implementation.

- The flexibility of a fully remote position, with the autonomy to shape your work environment and schedule.

- Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development, particularly in building and leading an international team.

- An opportunity to work closely with the leadership team in a collaborative environment.