Serious Game Developer

Position/Job Title: Serious Game Developer  

Status: Full Time 

Location: Remote or Virginia Beach  

Start date: ASAP 

Security Clearance: None (secret preferred) 

Travel: 10-20% CONUS Travel  

Background: Vectrona is developing cutting-edge AI/ML-based modeling & simulation systems, serious games, and 3D data visualization solutions to help warfighters train and operate. We require a skilled Serious Game Developer to support development, deployment, and operation of our training systems. The Serous Game Developer will work with the software development team in the creation of multiple software projects to ensure program objectives are accomplished. 

Day-to-Day Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with senior developers and subject matter experts to understand requirements and design specifications. 

• Implement game mechanics, user interfaces, and interactive features from software architecture documents using .NET and Unity. 

• Integrate with backend systems, to manage user data, progress tracking, and analytics. 

• Integrate multimedia assets into the game environment. 

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following established coding standards and best practices. 

• Collaborate with QA testers to identify and fix bugs, performance issues, and other technical problems. 

• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve development processes and techniques. 

Preferred Education/Degree:  

• BS in computer science, computer engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated expertise in C# programming language and .NET framework. 

• Demonstrated experience with serious game simulations 

• Proficiency with the Unity engine; and the Unity UI toolkit or HTML/XAML. 

• Strong understanding of modern software development practices, Git version control and collaborative development workflows 

• Experience in organizing or conducting in game Jams or similar collaborative projects, or personal projects. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, motivation to maintain and improve development standards. 

• Ability to succeed in dynamic and demanding environment. 

• Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the “big picture” view 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications: 

• Experience with speech recognition engines and natural language processing. 

• Experience with Azure cloud services including data storage, data retrieval, authentication of users, and machine learning services. 

• Fundamental understanding of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. 

• Experience developing automated planning AI architectures 

• Experience developing Unity apps for Windows desktop 

• Experience deploying mobile applications for Android and iOS 

• Knowledge of military operations including Command & Control and Air Operations 

VECTRONA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE. 

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. 

All Vectrona employment is contingent upon the individual providing legal proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States and satisfactory background check results. 

 Employment with Vectrona is “at will” in accordance with Federal/State laws. 

Vectrona provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for employment. In addition to federal law requirements, Vectrona complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.