Game Development Programmer (K10083)

About the Position

De Federale Politie bouwt aan een nationaal Expertisecentrum voor C UAS, XR & Robotica, ter ondersteuning van politie, Defensie, Douane en andere veiligheidsdiensten.

As a Game Development Programmer at XR Labs, you will play a crucial role in the development of XR simulators designed to train and prepare our personnel for a wide range of scenarios. Your expertise in Unity and strong programming skills in C# will be instrumental in creating high-quality, realistic, and effective XR training solutions for these critical organizations.

Responsibilities

• Unity Development: Develop, implement, and maintain XR simulator systems and mechanics using Unity and C#, ensuring they meet the specific training and simulation requirements of special forces and the police.
• Coding: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient C# code, and implement debugging and optimization techniques to enhance XR simulator performance for training and simulation.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the end users, as well as artists, designers, and fellow programmers to create XR simulators that authentically simulate the situations and challenges they face.
• Game Mechanics: Implement core XR training features, interactive XR elements, and XR scenarios that accurately reflect real-world scenarios encountered by special forces and the police.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve issues to ensure smooth and efficient XR training operation across different XR platforms.
• Prototyping: Rapidly prototype and iterate on XR training and simulation features and scenarios to refine the training experience.
• Documentation: Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation of XR code, systems, and processes to facilitate knowledge sharing within the team and with our partners.
• Adaptation: Stay current with industry trends and emerging XR technologies and apply new techniques and tools to improve XR training and simulation development.

Requirements

• Knowledge and Experience (Required)

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Game Development, or a related field
  • OR
  • Multiple years of proven experience in the industry: candidates without a bachelor’s degree must have several years of demonstrated experience in the industry. A comprehensive portfolio showcasing your work is required.

• Skills

  • Strong proficiency in C# programming and experience with Unity game development in XR (VR, AR, MR).
  • Demonstrated experience in the development of games and/or XR simulators for training and simulation, showcased through a portfolio.
  • A solid understanding of game design principles and a passion for creating authentic XR training experiences for special forces and the police.
  • Knowledge of XR technologies, physics, mathematics, and algorithms as applied to XR simulator development.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Proficiency in Dutch, French, and/or English.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with special forces and police partners and in cross-functional teams.
  • Having worked with 3D-scans and the optimization of it, is a plus.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team with Defensie, Douane, Brussels Gewest, and academic partners
• Professional development opportunities

About the Company

The Federal Police is building a national Expertise Center for C UAS, XR & Robotics, to support the police, Defense, Customs, and other security services.