VR game developer (3D) to strengthen the Urban Behaviour eXtended reality lab

Are you a passionate and self-driven VR developer eager to make real societal impact? Join our UBeX lab at Eindhoven university and help shape immersive virtual urban environments and serious games for use in cutting-edge education and research.

About the Lab
UBeX – Urban Behaviour eXtended Reality Lab – is part of the Department of Built Environment at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). At UBeX, we design and develop 3D digital environments that simulate real-world urban streetscapes. These environments support research and education through immersive real-world experiments and serious games, contributing to urban policy and design innovation. See www.tue.nl/ubex.

About the job
UBeX is a dynamic, interdisciplinary team of researchers, designers, and developers. As a VR game developer, you will play a key role in translating conceptual ideas into interactive, immersive applications, working across the full development pipeline – from idea to execution.

This is a temporary position with the duration of 15 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement VR user interfaces and novel interaction mechanics, mostly in Unreal Engine.
• Ensure seamless VR experiences across various headset platforms.
• Maintain and iterate on existing VR applications and tools.
• Document technical designs, interfaces, and key algorithms.
• Collaborate closely with researchers, designers, and fellow developers. Proactively listen to the researchers’ needs, translate them into hands-on design ideas.
• Supervise the work of junior developers in the team.
• Estimate development time and ensure timely delivery of tasks.
• Balance multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing needs.

Mandatory

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Game Development, Computer Science, Industrial design or a related field.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine; strong skills in C++ and Blueprint visual scripting.
• Experience developing VR applications for different headsets and platforms (e.g., OpenXR , Oculus SDK, SteamVR.)
• Familiarity with 3D modeling workflows and assets integration (e.g., Blender, 3ds Max, SketchUp.)
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research-driven environment.
• Ability to independently translate technical designs into implementation, in accordance with standards and guidelines.
• Good communication skills in English (spoken and written), proactive attitude.

Preferred

• Experience with urban simulation, digital twins, or serious games
• Experience with UI/UX design for immersive applications
• Interest in urban design, behavioral research, or spatial analysis
• Experience with Unity.

If you are concerned that you don’t meet all the requirements sufficiently, but the job excites you, then please respond, but be sure to explain why you think you are fit for the job.

An exciting position within an international yet personal university. You are right where the latest tech innovations occur and engineers of the future study, on a green campus within walking distance of the central station. Besides beautiful architecture, you will find varied workplaces and excellent sports facilities. We also offer you:

• A monthly salary of minimum € 3,546 to maximum. € 5,538 for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience (scale 10 collective labour agreement for Dutch Universities).
• In addition to vacation pay, a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical.
• A selection model for additional fringe benefits.
• Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance.
• Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching.
• Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and the internet.
• A generous employer contribution to the favorable ABP pension plan.

Here you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!