Unity Vr Android Developer (Remote)

One of the most important decisions we make in life is choosing a career path. Yet for many, this decision is daunting. Traditional resources like written descriptions or videos often fail to provide the immersive and hands-on experience needed to truly understand a career. Opportunities for real-world work experience are also limited, leaving many feeling uncertain about their future.

At Work Window, we believe this should change. That’s why we’re pioneering virtual reality simulations that transport users directly into workplaces. These VR experiences allow individuals to step into the shoes of professionals, interact with tasks and environments, and gain a true-to-life understanding of different career paths—anytime, anywhere. Our work inspires people to discover careers they’re passionate about and empowers them to make informed decisions about their futures.

Our mission is simple yet impactful: to help people find and achieve careers they love, so they can lead happier, more fulfilled lives. By combining cutting-edge VR technology with our passion for making a difference, we’re redefining career exploration and making it accessible to everyone.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a talented Unity VR Android Developer to join us as a contractor and bring new career paths to life through innovative simulations. Initially, this role will involve a commitment of 3-5 days per week, with the potential for long-term collaboration. If you’re passionate about technology and making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities 

The Unity VR Android Developer will be responsible for:

VR Development and Innovation

• Collaborate with the team to design, develop, and implement VR applications and experiences for Android platforms using Unity.
• Stay updated on emerging VR technologies, tools, and industry trends to enhance product quality and innovation.
• Contribute to building immersive, scalable, and high-performing VR solutions aligned with the company’s vision and objectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with designers, artists, and other developers to integrate assets, animations, and features into a seamless VR experience.
• Participate in brainstorming and design reviews, providing technical insight and contributing to creative problem-solving.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative environment to deliver cutting-edge VR applications.

Product Development and Quality Assurance

• Develop interactive VR features, ensuring smooth performance, user engagement, and intuitive functionality on Android devices.
• Conduct testing, debugging, and performance optimisation to meet quality and usability standards.
• Support iterative development processes, gathering feedback to enhance VR applications continually.

Technical Operations and Optimisation

• Optimise VR applications for performance, resource utilisation, and compatibility across Android devices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges, ensuring a stable and high-quality VR experience for the end user.
• Maintain clean, efficient, and well-documented code to support future development and collaboration.

Security and Compliance

• Follow industry best practices for security and privacy to ensure data protection.
• Contribute to maintaining compliance with platform and store guidelines.

Continuous Learning and Communication

• Stay informed on advancements in Unity, VR development, and mobile 3D technologies to apply best practices to projects.
• Clearly communicate technical concepts and project updates to team members.
• Contribute to team learning initiatives, fostering growth and knowledge sharing.

 Competencies

• Proficiency in Unity3D development for VR platforms, with a strong focus on Android devices.
• Solid understanding of C# programming and scripting for Unity projects.
• Experience with performance optimisation, VR-specific constraints, and rendering techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills for VR and Android development challenges.
• Familiarity with VR hardware and tools, such as Oculus Quest, Meta SDKs, or other VR headsets.
• Strong understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git) and software development best practices.
• Familiarity with managing memory for large files during downloading, processing and playback.

 Experience

• A minimum of three years of experience in Unity development, with a focus on VR and Android platforms.
• Proven experience delivering high-quality VR projects.
• Experience working with Android development tools and publishing VR applications.
• Familiarity with development methodologies, iterative development, and version control systems (Git & Bitbucket).
• Hands-on experience integrating 3D assets, animations, physics, and UI elements into Unity VR applications.

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Game Development, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with VR-specific SDKs (e.g., Oculus SDK, Meta Quest, OpenXR, Pico)
• Experienced in Unity & Android development

 Bonus Skills

• Experience with shader development, graphics pipelines, and visual effects for VR.
• Development experience with ElectronJS
• Familiar with MTP (Media Transfer Protocol)
• Knowledge of backend integration (e.g., APIs, cloud services)
• Android plugin experience
• Knowledge of asset bundles, build pipeline and Unity’s cloud services.