Who We Are
As trailblazers in VR and multi-platform AAA video game development, ForwardXP thrives on creating immersive multiplayer and delivering the next generation of forward looking games for consoles, PC and VR platforms. Our senior team boasts a legacy of leadership in some of the most iconic game franchises of all time, from Call of Duty to DOOM, QUAKE, and beyond.
Mission
Fun isn't just a byproduct - it's our mission. We know that crafting fun takes dedication, teamwork, and agility. By staying player-focused and agile, we ensure our games are not just entertaining but legendary.
Our Values
- Excellence isn't just a goal, it’s our commitment to surpass expectations by consistently reflecting on our performance and continually seeking improvement. We're on a relentless pursuit to constantly push the boundaries of technology to deliver gaming experiences that leave players spellbound.
- Impact is our heartbeat. We understand that every line of code, every financial decision, and every collaboration has the power to make a difference. By creating games that resonate deeply with players, we leave a lasting mark on the gaming landscape and beyond.
- Collaboration isn't just a buzzword - it's our strength. We believe in the power of diverse voices and intentional collaboration, ensuring that every perspective shapes our games into masterpieces.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a Software Engineer to help us build great applications across multiple platforms. As a Software Engineer on the metaverse team you will work on a variety of projects in VR and AR, spanning both enterprise and entertainment target audiences. You’ll be part of a small and highly collaborative team that solves tough technical challenges in an energetic, startup-like environment. You will design, implement, test and deploy apps to multiple platforms as part of a talented and experienced development team. In this role, you will work closely with multiple departments such as design, art, QA, and production to ensure deliverables are met and development is of the highest quality.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Designing and developing engaging VR applications for the Meta Quest platform using Unity and/or native SDKs
- Collaborating with a cross-disciplinary team to build innovative and engaging experiences
- Debugging and optimizing performance for VR applications across diverse hardware
- Writing clear, maintainable, well documented code
- Provide ongoing maintenance, support and enhancements in existing systems and platforms
- Actively participating in project planning process
- Mentor more junior engineers to help them grow and to instill best practices
What We Like To See
- 3+ years of professional experience writing production-quality C#, C++, or Java code
- Demonstrable experience with Unity game engine, including performance optimization for VR
- Familiarity with 3D math and rendering pipelines
- Experience interfacing with Android using native methods (e.g., JNI or NDK)
- Experience debugging/optimizing across a variety of hardware platforms
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design and design patterns
- Strong problem-solving, debugging skills and an aptitude for learning new technologies
- Curious and self-directed with a strong attention to detail and a user-centric approach
- Experience with programming and building apps using a game engine.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift
BONUS Points
- Experience shipping games or applications for the Meta Quest platform
- Previously has worked in the gaming industry
- Familiarity with mobile platform development and optimization
- Experience developing multiplayer/networked games
- Demonstrable experience developing VR applications for enterprise or entertainment
- Android native application development experience
Perks & Benefits
- Remote-friendly
- Flexible working hours
