Research XR Developer

🚀 Univrse is a Barcelona-based VR studio developing Univrse Framework, a solution that revolutionizes location-based VR experiences (www.univr.se ).

Our multidisciplinary and international team combines the physical, digital, and virtual worlds to create fascinating experiences.❤️ We love to open new paths to find unconventional solutions in the field of XR technologies.

👉 What are we looking for?

We are looking for a Unity Lead Developer who will be the right-hand man of the company CTO. This profile will play a key role in the development of our product, Univrse, and also in the development of multi-user VR experience. Not just someone who does the work, but who thinks critically and contributes to the creative process.

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• XR Application Development: Design, develop, and implement applications in the realms of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) for research and development purposes.
• Innovative Solutions: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and create innovative XR solutions that contribute to the advancement of research goals and objectives.
• Prototyping: Rapidly prototype XR applications to explore the feasibility and potential applications, ensuring a quick iteration process to refine and optimize user experiences.
• Research Integration: Integrate the latest advancements in XR technologies into ongoing research projects, providing insights on how immersive technologies can enhance and transform various domains.
• Technical Documentation: Create comprehensive technical documentation for developed XR applications, ensuring clarity for internal teams and aiding in knowledge transfer.
• Stay up to date of Industry Trends: Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in XR technologies, identifying opportunities to leverage emerging tools and techniques for research and development purposes.

🖥️ Must have hard skills

• XR Development Skills: Proficient in developing applications for VR, AR, and MR platforms using Unity3D. Other engines, such as Unreal Engine, are a plus.
• Programming Languages: Strong proficiency in programming languages such as C#, C++, or other relevant languages for XR development.
• Hardware Integration: Familiarity with integrating XR applications with various hardware devices, such as VR headsets, AR glasses, and motion controllers.
• XR Interactions knowledge: Familiarity with XR interactions libraries, such as hand, eye and body tracking, as well as its possible uses and implementation.

🫂 Soft Skills

Great communication skills and self-driven to achieve the best results

Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical challenges and optimise XR applications for performance and user satisfaction.

Experienced working in an Agile environment

Candidates for this position must have a genuine interest in the latest technological developments in the industry

🔥 You will have a Big Plus if you have

👉 Portfolio of XR Projects: A portfolio showcasing previous XR projects and applications developed, demonstrating creativity and technical proficiency.

👉 Knowledge of AR and VR: Familiarity with augmented reality and virtual reality concepts and applications, including image recognition, object & hand tracking, and marker-based AR.

👉 Passion for Artificial Intelligence: Keen interest and understanding of artificial intelligence to explore ways in which AI can be integrated into XR applications for enhanced interactivity, adaptive experiences, and intelligent content generation.

👉 Passion for Emerging Technologies: A genuine interest and enthusiasm for exploring and implementing emerging technologies in the XR space, with a proactive approach to staying ahead of industry trends.

👉 Research Background: Prior experience working on research projects or a strong interest in contributing to cutting-edge research through XR development.

👉 Collaborative Skills: Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, incorporating feedback, and contributing to a collaborative development environment.

👉 Community Engagement: Actively participate in the XR developer community, sharing insights, knowledge, and experiences. Contribute to open-source projects, attend industry events, and engage in collaborative discussions to stay connected with the latest trends.

🗣️ Language requirements

Must have an excellent level of Spanish

An at least intermediate level of English

💫 Friendly vibe that will make you feel happy about coming to work on Mondays.

😎 The chance to work on experiences that are travelling all around the world and being shown in some of the biggest cultural venues on Earth. 👉 We are oficially on all the continents around the globe 🌍

🎯 Work with talented people whom love to teach, share knowledge and are proud of each experience developed.

🤓 Opportunities to experiment with innovative technologies, as Apple Vision set and our Hyper Lab for example.

✅ A competitive salary based on knowledge and experience.

🍌🍏 Breakfast, fruit & snacks.

🏃🏽‍♀️ Beach volleyball on Tuesdays (during the summer).

🌱 Creative retreat with the whole team.

👌🏽 Frequent cultural and leisure activities.