Description AR/VR Game Developer Prototyper CW Meta Reality Research Labs Sausalito CA Description Meta Reality Labs Research is looking for a Senior Game Developer Prototyper to help invent the future of digital presence in the Metaverse. 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 Metas product groups to ship the avatars the world will see in 5 to 10 years. Youll work in small nimble teams to rapidly iterate on digital character-focused demos and prototypes. Youll 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 Meta Reality Labs to inspire and define a north-star for our future metaverse. Responsibilities - Working onsite in our Sausalito CA location is required. - Partner with Technical Artists and Research Engineers to Integrate high-end character models using state-of-the-art technologies into UE AR/VR experiences. - Work with the teams to evaluate and define the best 3D realtime approaches and optimization practices. - Participate in ideation sessions with creative and technical peers to help plan and troubleshoot the design of prototype demo experiences. - Assist in conception and development of the demo functionality. Required Experience - Minimum 5 years of Game development and/or prototype experiences. You are an expert in game mechanics and UI systems demonstrating high end skillsets with level blueprint and realtime graphic optimization. - Some 3D Math fundamentals as applied to game logic. - Solid knowledge working with real-time 3D materials of all sorts. - First-hand experience with industry 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. 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. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00 • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Sausalito,CA. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Dec 23, 2024. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.