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Full-Time Unity Networking Engineer

Introduction & Summary

Holos, Inc. (https://holos.io) is an AR/VR startup based in Madison, WI and we are looking to hire an AR/VR Interaction Engineer. Holos makes it super easy for instructors to create and share immersive learning experiences. We are funded by a mix of private venture capital and public small-business federal funding. We are also hiring for an AR/VR Interaction Engineer position.

Positions and Job Description

Your duties will include:

• Collaborating with the CTO and Co-Founder to create & implement new networking capabilities and enhance the Holos experience
• Ensuring that new single-player features added to Holos work over the network
• Implement new single-player features with future networked capabilities in mind
• Maintain and improve our voice chat system (including developing product integration strategies, troubleshooting, etc.)
• Utilize the Mirror library to synchronize variables across networked GameObjects, as well as send relevant RPCs and commands, and ensure proper order of activation.
• Integrate into the Holos API for downloading and sending bi-directional content such as asset bundles, friends lists, and user profiles

This is a full-time position. As a member of the team, you have plenty of autonomy. You are given wide latitude to build your skillset in various directions. We offer flex- remote and flexible work schedules too! If you get your best work done when you go into a physical office, ours is located in the square around Wisconsin’s capitol. It’s filled with snacks and drinks. Ideally, you’d be within commuting distance of Madison, WI but remote is okay too! For benefits, we offer unlimited PTO, sick leave, healthcare (health, dental, and vision), and stock option plans to all eligible employees.

What We Are Looking For

Prerequisite Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years of experience writing netcode for multiplayer games in Unity (must be able to adequately talk through experience and other prior work in your portfolio)
• Must be able to work comfortably in a headset for at least two hours
• Existing knowledge of TCP and UDP sockets
• Understanding of how to properly and efficiently send different types of data over different channels
• Understanding of network topologies, including working around firewalls and within restrictive environments
• NAT Punch-through experience
• VOIP integration (developing product integration strategies, troubleshooting, etc.)
• Understand how to effectively utilize Git for source control
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of graphics pipelines and rendering techniques
• Ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize work
• Must be driven and be able to pursue a problem set from discovery to final implementation
• Must harness excellent and honest communication skills that help other team members help you

Nice to Have:

• Experience with libraries such as Mirror and Dissonance
• Experience encrypting and decrypting data across a network
• Experience with Node.js for working on our backend, and ensuring both systems work together harmoniously
• An understanding of REST principles
• Procedural content generation experience
• C++ skills
• Knowledge of AI/ML-based techniques

The Company and the Mission

At Holos, we're developing a general-purpose spatial computing system for AR and VR, and deploying it in the educational and training fields to let people take control over their learning and personal growth like never before. Our product is built on top of proven technologies like Leap Motion's hand tracking, Valve’s SteamVR platform, Node.js, and Vue.

Our team is small but mighty and growing. You'll be working alongside the CTO, and often the Co-Founders, in a very generalist and multidisciplinary role. If you have an affinity for technology, design, and education, then please reach out. We welcome friendly, curious individuals that understand the power of communication, knowledge, and teamwork to apply.

Please note, we will not reply to recruiters or contract development firms.

We look forward to seeing your application!