Mid-Term Ar/Vr

We are seeking an innovative and highly skilled AR/VR & Immersive Experience Developer to join our pioneering R&D and creative technology team. This role is at the forefront of building next-generation interactive experiences, blending the physical and digital worlds to create captivating solutions for our clients and internal projects.
The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in developing for Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality platforms, with expertise in relevant game engines (Unity or Unreal Engine) and a passion for pushing the boundaries of immersive technology.
You will be instrumental in transforming ambitious concepts into functional, engaging, and performant AR/VR applications, contributing to projects across various sectors, including marketing, entertainment, training, and customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
AR/VR Application Development:
Design, develop, and implement high-quality AR and VR applications for various platforms (Meta Quest, Pico, HTC Vive, Apple, HoloLens, mobile AR for iOS and Android).
Engine Mastery:
Use Unity 3D or Unreal Engine to build immersive environments, interactive elements, user interfaces, and engaging gameplay mechanics.
Prototyping & Iteration:
Rapidly prototype new AR/VR concepts and features, embracing an iterative development process from ideation through deployment.
Spatial Computing:
Develop solutions involving spatial mapping, object recognition, gesture control, and haptic feedback to enhance immersion and interaction.
Graphics & Performance:
Optimize 3D models, textures, animations, and particle effects for real-time rendering on target AR/VR hardware, balancing visual fidelity with performance constraints.
UI/UX for Immersion:
Design intuitive and natural user interfaces and experiences specifically tailored for AR/VR environments, prioritizing comfort, usability, and immersion.
Asset Integration:
Collaborate with 3D artists, designers, and animators to integrate digital assets seamlessly into AR/VR applications.
Emerging Technologies:
Continuously research and experiment with new AR/VR hardware, software, SDKs, and interaction paradigms (haptics, brain-computer interfaces, WebXR).
Cross-Functional Integration:
Work closely with AI and ML engineers, marketing, and product development to integrate immersive experiences into broader solutions.
Technical & Platform Skills
Experience:
Minimum 3+ years of experience in AR/VR development, with a strong portfolio showcasing shipped or well-developed immersive projects.
Engines:
Expertise in Unity 3D (C#) or Unreal Engine (C++), with proven ability to develop complex interactive experiences in at least one of them.
AR/VR SDKs:
Hands-on experience with Unity AR Foundation, ARCore, ARKit, OpenXR, Oculus SDK, SteamVR, or similar.
3D math:
Strong understanding of linear algebra, vector math, and spatial transformations relevant to 3D graphics and physics.
Performance optimization:
Demonstrated ability to profile and optimize AR/VR applications for various hardware targets to achieve smooth frame rates and low latency.
Version control:
Experience with Git or other version control systems in a team environment.
Behavioral Skills
Creative Problem Solver:
Ability to think outside the box to overcome technical and design challenges unique to immersive experiences.
Passion for Innovation:
Genuine enthusiasm for emerging technologies and a drive to create groundbreaking, novel interactive solutions.
Attention to Detail:
Meticulous in asset integration, scene optimization, and ensuring a polished, bug-free user experience.
Collaboration & Communication:
Excellent ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team of artists, designers and developers, and to clearly articulate technical concepts.
Adaptability:
Thrives in a rapidly evolving technological landscape, quickly learning new tools and methodologies.
Kindness:
At Wise Pirates we promote and admire kindness, independently of rhythm, intensity and efficiency.
Analytical Mindset:
Capable of putting data first and obsessed with analytical initiatives and insight building, always with client satisfaction and business results in mind.
AI Readiness:
Interest and nativeness in using AI as a partner to deliver efficient value, respecting security and privacy regulations.
Innovation Lover:
Someone seeking permanent growth and desiring to be part of innovative solutions.
Results-Oriented Zeal:
An unwavering commitment to the client's bottom line, pushing boundaries to chase the best overall performance and business goals.
Nice to Have
Experience with WebXR and browser-based AR/VR development.
Knowledge of 3D modeling software (Blender, Maya, 3ds Max) and pipeline integration.
Experience with AI and ML integration into