Junior Gameplay Programmer@IKA Germany

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Junior Gameplay Programmer

The position is with IKA. You will be a part of the creation of a first-ever VR/AR World of Science and Technology experience; a collaborative Virtual and Augmented Reality gaming platform between industry leading scientists and universities for one of the world’s biggest industries. If you are interested in pushing the boundaries of VR and AR through Science and Technology with a gamification element, this may be the opportunity for you!

We are seeking a full-time Junior Gameplay Programmer to join our dedicated team. We need your expertise in creating fun and engaging game systems to thrill a whole new audience of scientists. We believe that VR and AR are the future of scientific research and education and would like you to be a part of our future.

The IKA laboratory, as well as the analytical and processing divisions, currently have around 900 employees, and continue to offer a wide range of innovative equipment for numerous applications in research and development, as they have over 100 years. Worldwide market leaders trust in our proven technology.

Job Description:

 Implement gameplay systems in a self-organizing, interdisciplinary team

 Write clean, well-tested, performant code

 Write and maintain technical design and software system documentation

 Create and iterate new VR and AR gameplay systems for interaction and content creation

Required Skills and Qualifications:

 Strong C++ knowledge and math skills

 One to two years of experience in software engineering

 Competence in writing solid, reliable, and efficient code

 Experience with 3D game engines

 Self-sufficiency

Desirable Qualifications and Skills:

 Basic Unreal Engine knowledge

 VR and/or AR experience as a user

 BS (or higher) in Computer Science or a similar discipline (i.e. Physics, Math, EE, etc.)

 English and/or German language skills

Benefits and Pay/Additional information:

 Comprehensive benefits package for employee and family

 Equity offered for the VR/AR division

 Competitive compensation

 Relocation and visa/immigration support will be provided by the company for the employee and their family

 The company is located close to France, Switzerland, the Black Forest, and the Alps for those who like to travel or do outdoor activities on weekends

 Plan to open a San Francisco and/or Berlin office in a few years, so this person could move to either location then

 All office communications are in English

contact: monika@8bitgo.com

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