Prototyper IV

Prototyper IV

BCforward is currently seeking Prototyper IV / Technical Game Developer as an onsite opportunity!!

Position Title: Prototyper IV / Technical Game Developer

Location: Sausilto, CA

Anticipated Start Date: 4/30/2025

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12+ Months

Job Type: Contract (>%3D40 HRS WEEKLY)

Pay Range: $62 - $72/HR

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Title: Prototyper IV / Technical Game Developer

Duration: 12+ Months

Location: Sausilto, CA

Summary:

• Client Reality Labs Research is looking for a Technical Game Developer to help invent the future of digital presence in the Clientverse. In our Sausalito location, you will partner with our Creative Director, technical artists, research scientists, and engineers to create immersive demos that show how our state-of-the-art technologies can enable the future of AR/VR avatars.
• Our research team develops the technologies that will enable Client's product groups to ship the avatars the world will see in 5 to 10+ years. You'll work in small, nimble teams to rapidly iterate on digital character-focused demos and prototypes. You'll be working as the "integrator" inside real-time engines like Unreal, by bringing together the vision of the Creative/Art Director, 3D character assets created by technical artists, and innovative technologies designed by engineers.
• These demos are shared with the leadership and community of Client Reality Labs to inspire and define a north-star for our future Clientverse.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 8+ years of Game development and/or AR/VR prototype experiences. You are an expert in game mechanics and UI systems, demonstrating high-end skillsets with level blueprint and realtime graphic optimization.
• Experience with technical aspects of game design such as coding C# or C++, 3D Math fundamentals as applied to game logic.
• First-hand experience with industry Game production processes and cross-discipline collaboration and communication.
• Comfortable taking direction, yet also working independently, multi-tasking, and self-prioritizing to help various teams meet goals in this quick-moving, highly collaborative environment.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5 and Unity is required.

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Computer Visualization, or Computer Animation, including coding and scripting in various languages.
• Previous experience in the creation of Games or interactive VR & AR experiences.
• Experience with real-time analytics tools/languages/process and visual scripting is a plus.
• Knowledge of Houdini and/or Maya is a plus.

Must-Have Skills:

• Some 3D Math fundamentals as applied to game logic and game mechanics.
  a. UX Optimization Performance, Developing 3D core gameplay systems, Gameplay controllers, cross
• C++ and Unreal engine
• Cross-functional and communication skills

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• C# (some required but less of a priority than C++)
• Knowledge of Houdini and/or Maya is a plus (CWAM acknowledges that this is a niche skill set but it would be great)
• UI Experience (Figma)

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 237992 when responding to this ad.

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