Unity/Unreal Engine Generalist

Our customer’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through their family of apps and services, they are building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together.

We are seeking a Unity/Unreal Engine Generalist on a contract basis to help support our customer’s business needs. The ideal candidate will help explore what tomorrow's AR/VR experiences will look like. You will collaborate with a very small team of technical artists using state-of-the-art tools to explore various new directions and applications for our team of Research Scientists and software engineers using new software and hardware.

What You’ll Do:

• Brainstorm and create new interactive 3D experiences, with high-end characters, creatures, props and environments in both Unity and Unreal Engine.
• Troubleshoot complex AR/VR systems, body tracking equipment, and complex Linux/Windows computer systems.
• Design, build and test advanced animation setups, and user UIs in these environments.
• Build ‘experiences’ (pared down interactive ‘scenarios’ - not games) to evaluate the strengths/weaknesses of new software/hardware/approaches.
• Assist with demo/testing of the experiences we create.

Must-Haves:

• 3+ years of recent professional experience using Unity and/or Unreal to create a high - end character-centric visuals.
• Intermediate knowledge of Linux and Windows OS.
• Demonstrated knowledge of most recent game engine functionality/advances.
• Extensive experience with professional production processes.
• Must be willing to take direction, yet also multitask and self-prioritize to help various teams meet goals in this quick-moving environment.
• Solid knowledge of Maya and/or Blender as it pertains to character rigging and deformation.
• Previous experience in the creation of VR & AR experiences.
• Strong math background is a plus.
• Strong grasp of basic animation principles, kinematics & physics.
• Experience with real-time body tracking.
• Experience working in small teams where functional knowledge of every step of the process is more valued than a specialist.
• Your knowledge of how making things function is valued over your asset creation prowess.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Computer Visualization, or Computer Animation.

Hours & Location:

• M-F 40 hours a week. The expectation is to be on-site at our Sausalito, CA location.

All applicants applying for U.S. Job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application.

Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of the waiting period for eligible engagements)

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA, Commuter Benefits Program
• Accrued PTO: Up to 15 days per 12 months on assignment
• New Child Benefit: Up to $4,000 for the birth or adoption of a child while on assignment (conditions apply)

Please note: In order to create a safe, productive work environment, our client is requiring all contractors to be fully vaccinated according to the CDC guidelines (please inform your employer if you need a medical or religious exemption). Prior to onboarding, contractors will be required to attest that they are fully vaccinated. Boosters are required to be received by March 28, 2022, or six months after receiving the final dose of the original vaccination series, whichever is later. The expected Return to Office date is July 2022