XR Developer

Are you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, all while reflecting unwavering integrity? Our talented team members across the state follow the behaviors, beliefs and outcomes of these core values to ensure that our vision is met.

The Extended Reality (XR) Developer is responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining immersive applications and simulations using Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) technologies. This position translates skills-based learning objectives and technical requirements into functional, engaging XR applications and interactive experiences that support faculty and students.

Responsibilities include software development, prototyping, user interaction design, AI integration, testing, optimization, troubleshooting, and deployment across VR headsets, desktop, browser-based, and LMS environments.

The XR Developer collaborates with faculty, instructional designers, project managers, Technical Artists, and engineering teams to develop scalable XR solutions using technologies such as Unity and/or Unreal Engine, WebXR, and related platforms.

The position also contributes to the development of reusable frameworks, tools, workflows, and coding standards while researching and implementing emerging XR and AI technologies. Additionally, the XR Developer provides technical guidance and training to stakeholders and assists with the setup, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and deployment of XR devices.

The Target Hiring Range for the position is $75,. The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

XR Application Development

Designs, develops, prototypes, deploys, and maintains immersive applications and simulations using Unity and/or Unreal Engine, and related XR technologies. Translates skills-based learning objectives, user needs, and technical requirements into functional, engaging, and accessible XR applications. Develops scalable XR applications, prototypes, frameworks, and reusable components that support organizational XR initiatives. Develops immersive user interactions, navigation, input systems, spatial interfaces, object manipulation, physics-based interactions, and other application behaviors appropriate to XR environments.

Integrates AI technologies, including AI-driven avatars, conversational agents, and other intelligent systems, into immersive applications and experiences. Develops and deploys simulations compatible with existing XR platforms, devices, and applications. Conducts comprehensive testing and debugging throughout the development lifecycle to identify and resolve issues related to functionality, performance, compatibility, and user experience. Optimizes applications for performance, usability, scalability, and compatibility across target platforms.

Troubleshoots and resolves application issues, including performance bottlenecks, software bugs, and device-specific challenges. Applies appropriate accessibility and usability principles to immersive experiences.

LMS & Web-Based XR Integration

Develops browser-based XR experiences using HTML, JavaScript, WebXR, and related web technologies. Collaborates with stakeholders and engineering teams to integrate XR experiences with existing Learning Management Systems (LMS) and web-based platforms. Develops and maintains reusable web-based XR frameworks, prototypes, and integration processes. Tests, troubleshoots, and optimizes browser-based XR applications for compatibility, performance, and usability. Supports integration of XR applications with LMS platforms and related learning technologies for authentication, launch, progress tracking, completion, assessment, and reporting.

Collaboration & Technical Documentation

Collaborates with instructional designers, faculty, subject matter experts, project managers, and engineering teams to define requirements and develop effective XR solutions. Collaborates with Technical Artists and other XR team members to integrate 3D assets and interactive content into XR applications. Partners with Application Engineering, AI Engineering, and Data Engineering to support the integration of XR applications with broader AI and technology initiatives.

Establishes, documents, and maintains coding standards, development guidelines, workflows, and best practices. Documents code, architecture, design decisions, development processes, and…