VR Training Software Developer (Contract)

Position Overview:

The VR Software Developer will design, develop and support immersive VR training applications that simulate realistic workplace and safety scenarios . The role involves creating interactive VR environments, scenario logic, assessments and performance reporting, while ensuring a user-friendly and reliable experience across supported VR devices.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test and deploy end-to-end VR training software.
• Translate workplace scenarios into realistic, interactive VR simulations.
• Create VR environment including user interface, scenario logic, hazard-identification tasks and consequence-based simulations.
• Develop pre-training tutorials, as well as post-training evaluations and scoring reports.
• Integrate audio and visual effects into the VR application.
• Optimize the application for easy usability, user comfort and compatibility with supported VR devices.
• Secure the source code and maintain technical documentation and training records.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot software or VR equipment issues during training.

Qualifications &Experience:

• Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Game Development, Interactive Media, Immersive Technology or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in VR, AR, game or interactive application development.
• Hands-on experience developing VR applications using Unity, Unreal Engine or an equivalent platform.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages such as C#, C++ or equivalent.
• Experience with VR development frameworks and standards such as OpenXR, Meta XR SDK, SteamVR or equivalent.
• Ability to independently develop a VR application from initial concept through testing, deployment and maintenance.
• Experience in developing training simulations or industrial VR applications would be advantageous.