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VR Programmer/Developer

Arizona State University Tempe, AZ

Tempe, AZ

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$90k - $100k/yr Full time Ai Assisted Development Ar/vr Engineering

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Job Description

Arizona State University (ASU EdPlus) is hiring a VR Programmer/Developer to build story-driven educational VR applications with Unity 3D and C# as part of the Dreamscape Learn/Dreamscape Immersive team.

Responsibilities

Develop robust C# systems for VR mechanics, creating intuitive, tactile, and responsive interactions.
Convert sketches, storyboards, and animatics into playable prototype levels through full immersive experiences that demonstrate gameplay concepts and user experience.
Use Unity Timeline and sequencing tools to craft narrative-driven moments and control pacing, rhythm, and flow.
Collaborate with artists, designers, and project leads to turn creative briefs and storyboards into polished, functional VR prototypes with strong gameplay feel and cinematic presentation.
Work with cross-functional teams to develop creative solutions, identify production constraints, and provide technical feasibility recommendations.
Package, deploy, and maintain VR builds for internal review and stakeholder feedback, keeping features stable, playable, and presentation-ready.
Support ongoing production by developing new gameplay systems, creating internal development tools, and resolving bugs.
Evaluate and integrate new SDKs, tools, and platform updates, partnering with the team to address technical challenges and strengthen project infrastructure.
Provide mentorship, leadership, feedback, and professional guidance to support continuous growth in a fast-paced production environment.
Assume or coordinate additional duties or projects as assigned or directed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or training achieving comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, game development, or a related field.
Expert-level experience developing VR experiences and interactions using Unity 3D and game engine development, including extensive experience with Unity Timeline or similar cinematic sequencing tools.
Experience developing and integrating art, gameplay, and functionality in-engine, including assets, animation, audio, VFX, and VFX & UI/UX.
Strong C# programming skills and understanding of object-oriented and/or data-oriented programming.
Experience working with virtual reality headsets and hardware.
Experience with version control systems such as Git, Perforce, Unity Version Control (Plastic), and/or Bitbucket.
Evidence of mobile VR optimization using 3D assets, textures, materials, shaders, and draw calls; rework VFX and particle systems; and implement light-baking to improve rendering performance, maintain visual quality, and achieve stable frame rates on mobile and standalone VR devices.
Experience leveraging agentic coding tools and AI-assisted development workflows to support rapid prototyping, debugging, automation, and implementation of interactive VR systems and pipelines.
Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools such as Notion, Jira, ShotGrid, or Trello.
Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies, workflows, and creative direction.
Strong organizational skills for managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
Ability to work effectively independently and in collaborative teams, including across multidisciplinary teams.
Passion for building engaging, immersive, and accessible educational experiences.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
A portfolio or links to relevant projects demonstrating programming, Unity 3D, VR/AR development, interaction design, or technical art skills may be required.

Technologies

C#, Unity 3D, Unity Timeline
Git, Perforce, Unity Version Control (Plastic), Bitbucket
Notion, Jira, ShotGrid, Trello
Virtual reality headsets
AI-assisted development workflows, agentic coding tools
Mobile VR, SDKs
VFX, VFX and particle systems, VFX & UI/UX

Benefits

Healthcare
Financial Security
Retirement
Family Resources
Tuition Reduction (eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse)
Discounts

Additional Employment Details

Location: Tempe, AZ (hybrid)
Campus: Tempe
Team/Workspace: EdPlus; desk located in the workspace at Creativity Commons on the Tempe campus with the Dreamscape Learn team.
Working setup: In-person, hybrid position; flexible work options may be available from alternate to remote hybrid schedules subject to approvals per ASU policy.
Commute requirement: Must be able to reliably commute to Tempe, Arizona.
Driving: Not required.
Employment type: Full time
Job profile: Applications Developer 3
Job family: IT Applications
Funding: No Federal Funding
US work authorization: Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU EdPlus will not sponsor this position.
Salary: USD 90,000 - 100,000 per yearly
Minimum experience: 5 years
Education: Bachelor’s degree

How to Apply

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply through the Workday Jobs Hub.
Application must include:
- Cover letter
- Resume or CV
Do not withdraw your application to make edits; withdrawn applications cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission.

Screening / Background Checks

ASU conducts pre-employment screening, which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions including a criminal background check and verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications; employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.
This position is safety/security sensitive and includes a fingerprint check; employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

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