The IRL is hiring! 1. Unity3d VR Developer

Duration: Position runs until 30 Apr 2025, with the possibility to extend

We are seeking a skilled VR Developer to join the IRL in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing engaging VR-enabled immersive environments for visualizing and interacting with real-time molecular simulations using Unity3D and modern software development tools (e.g., see https://tinyurl.com/5esum5jb; https://tinyurl.com/2yhfve2m; https://tinyurl.com/yc38ndk6). The ideal candidate will have previous experience developing interactive VR environments and enthusiasm to work collaboratively with a team of interdisciplinary scientists, artists, and developers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain immersive VR environments for visualizing the dynamics of interactive real-time molecular simulations.

• Work with our interdisciplinary team to design and implement new features and functionalities in Unity3D.

• Optimize VR-enabled immersive environments to ensure high performance, engaging user experience, and compatibility with the latest hardware and software APIs.

• Conduct research on emerging VR technologies and integrate them into our workflows.

• Regular presentations to IRL members to share ideas, outline progress, and solve problems.

Salary: ~€36k/yr. Additional complements are possible depending on applicant experience and track record

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

• Proven experience developing interactive VR applications using Unity3D.

• Proficiency in C# and experience with modern software development tools such as Visual Studio, Git, and GitHub.

• Strong understanding of 3D graphics and physics concepts.

• Experience with VR hardware such as Oculus, HTC Vive, and Valve Index.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to deal with and prioritise a range of ongoing tasks at the same time.

• Ability to devise, review, and deliver complex procedures, and work independently towards pre-defined goals, maintaining accuracy and precision in all areas of work.

• Proficient English.

Desired Skills:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related field.

• Familiarity with scientific visualization and data analysis.

• Experience developing graphics shaders.

• Familiarity with 3d modelling tools like Blender.

• Experience with cloud computing and data interchange formats like ProtoBuf.

• Knowledge of machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.

• Experience designing user interfaces which are accessible to those without prior technical knowledge. (e.g., using Unity3D, C#, Node, NPM, Javascript, Typescript, HTML, CSS).

Familiarity with game audio programming.

Familiarity with the Rust programming language.