XR Developer

Join the Faculty of Medicine at UBC as an xR Developer, supporting the creation of immersive VR, AR, and XR educational experiences for the undergraduate medical program. This role is based at the UBC Vancouver Campus, located on the traditional territory of the Musqueam people.

Core Responsibilities:

• Implement feedback from faculty and students under the guidance of supervisors.
• Develop and prototype interactive and immersive multiplayer experiences in Unity.
• Participate in research, conceptualization, prototyping, testing, and iteration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including the Senior Producer and Technical and Innovation Producer, to establish project requirements, feasibility, timelines, and expectations.

Qualifications:

• Background in computer science or related field.
• Experience with VR, AR, and/or XR projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Unity, C#, and experience with 3D assets in software like Blender.
• Ability to create, prototype, troubleshoot, and deploy multiplayer VR experiences.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills in a team setting.

Work Structure:

• Hybrid role with flexible scheduling, subject to in-person meeting requirements.
• Reports to the Senior Producer and Creative Lead, Digital Solutions Education, Faculty of Medicine.

Compensation:

• $27.00 CAD hourly
• Role is expected to conclude by April 30, 2025.
• Application deadline: November 6, 2024.

Be part of UBC’s commitment to innovation and education by joining a top 20 public university globally.