Wevr is one of the leading interactive software companies producing best-in-class virtual experiences. At the forefront of the virtual metaverse ecosystem, Wevr is developing a cloud software platform, Wevr Virtual Studio, which will enable 3D artists to easily make and share their 3D projects with like-minded creators. We believe in immersive experiences, telling stories and sharing experiences with technology, and in an unwritten future with limitless potential
Wevr is one of the leading interactive software companies producing best-in-class virtual experiences. At the forefront of the virtual metaverse ecosystem, Wevr is developing a cloud software platform, Wevr Virtual Studio, which will enable 3D artists to easily make and share their 3D projects with like-minded creators. We believe in immersive experiences, telling stories and sharing experiences with technology, and in an unwritten future with limitless potential
About the Job:
Wevr, creator of TheBlu (Sundance), Gnomes & Goblins (Jon Favreau) and the recently released Harry Potter VR experiences is searching for a Lead Engineer to help lead the technical effort on its latest interactive experience.
About The Role:
- Help define and support technical strategy for the project
- Maintain regular cadence of observation over external development team to ensure developers are meeting project technical goals
- Review/track/stress test deliverables from an external development team, and provide insight and guidance to said overseas team as required
- Conduct research and find innovative ways to complete technical aspects of project development ● Review methodology, coding practices, technical briefs and implementation of internal and external engineering team
- Help guide design, animation and art to establish technical guidelines
- Identify technical risks and propose contingency plans
- Maintain regular internal communication with technical teams and project leadership About You:
- At least 10+ years experience as a Lead Engineer in game, VR, animation or real-time/interactive entertainment development, or a similar role
- A plus if you have experience with VR/AR development
- Experience developing AAA titles on multiple platforms
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or equivalent
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- Expert with Unity and full understanding of its architecture
- Exceptional knowledge of programming languages and software engineering practices ● Knowledge in DLC / MTX development
- Knowledge relating to optimization and architecture of video game technology and development ● Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Superior critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Experience managing expectations and adhering to project scope/timelines between teams and leadership to hit milestones
- Experience with game industry software tools like Jira production management software processes (Game Design, Prototyping, Project Management and QA)
Our Studio:
- Loves working with a diverse range of people
- Loves to develop its employees personally and professionally and promote from within ● Welcomes remote workers
- Has an open vacation policy
- Offers competitive compensation
- Provides benefits for medical, dental, vision (W2 employees)
- Offers life/AD&D coverage and long-term disability (W2 employees)
- Offers the chance to work alongside Academy Award winning creatives and game industry veterans who have shipped some of the industry’s best selling games
More About Wevr:
Wevr is a leading interactive software company producing best-in-class virtual worlds. Wevr’s multiple award winning ocean experience TheBlu, remains one of the most popular introductory VR titles to date. Wevr created groundbreaking Harry Potter immersive experiences in partnership with Warner Brothers. A creative collaboration with Jon Favreau (Iron Man, The Jungle Book, Lion King), Gnomes & Goblins is an Emmy finalist for Outstanding Innovation in Interactive Media. Wevr has produced innovative interactive experiences with creatives including Reggie Watts, Run the Jewels, and Deepak Chopra, and has earned partnerships with Samsung, Time, NYT, Vulcan, Google and others. At the forefront of the metaverse ecosystem, Wevr is developing a cloud software platform, Wevr Virtual Studio, enabling 3D artists to easily make and share 3D projects. Wevr’s world class leadership team is comprised of repeat successful software entrepreneurs and Academy Award-winning digital entertainment pioneers who have delivered massively successful products including Avatar, The Lion King, Call of Duty and The Sims. Wevr is a diverse and fully distributed workforce company.
***Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
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