Unreal Engine Developer

3 months ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Futureverse Full time

Readyverse Studios is a pioneering studio co-founded by Futureverse Co-Founders Shara Senderoff and Aaron McDonald, alongside Ernest Cline, the best-selling novelist and creator of the _Ready Player One_ franchise, and Dan Farah, the film's producer.

Readyverse Studios is dedicated to transforming the vision of the open metaverse depicted in Cline’s _Ready Player One_ novel and its blockbuster film adaptation into a reality; a multi-world, multi-IP, interoperable open metaverse experience for mass consumers.

The studio holds an exclusive IP license from Warner Bros. Discovery to bring the Ready Player One franchise to the metaverse, with additional brands and franchises set to join The Readyverse soon.

Readyverse Studios will launch “The Readyverse,” a next-gen immersive and interoperable launcher designed for discovering metaverse games and experiences that integrate web3 and AI-generated content (AIGC) technologies. This platform empowers users, developers, and brands to create interconnected experiences.

The Readyverse will uphold the principles of the open metaverse, including provable digital ownership, community-owned infrastructure, decentralization, security, and interoperability. It will be built utilizing Futureverse’s extensive technology platform.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Design and develop on the Unreal Engine Gaming Platform for purpose of creating real time simulation.
- Provide assistance in project planning for simulation gaming code development.
- Use blueprints to create interactivity, animations and configurations for gamers and immersive experiences.
- Collaborate with Game Designers and the Creative team to create engaging experiences.
- Optimize game performance and resolve technical issues.
- Implement gameplay features, optimize performance, and ensure the technical quality of our latest game / experiences.
- Communicate project update status to stakeholders and escalate issues as necessary.

**Requirements**:

- Working knowledge of the content creation tools and processes involved in real-time 3D asset production.
- Experience of using Blueprints and/or C++ in Unreal Engine.
- Experience of using version control solutions and agile design principles.
- Experienced in game development, 3D graphics, and tools development.
- Experience profiling and optimizing game performance.
- Solid background in rendering with experience in shaders, geometry processing, and lighting.
- Familiarity with game art and game design is a plus.
- Strong understanding of game development principles and best practices.
- Experienced in agile and rapid prototyping of concepts.
- Knowledge of software development and engineering processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical. concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Interest in web3 and the open metaverse.
- We are only considering applicants based in New Zealand.

**Benefits**

**We're a great place to work at**
- Experienced and wickedly talented team and growing
- Modern offices just off K-road
- Plenty of opportunity
- Real work-life balance

**We can offer**
- Great variety (no two days are the same)
- Exciting international projects
- The right salary
- Flexibility with WFH options
- The chance to be part of the next generation of the internet...the decentralised Metaverse

The following benefits are currently only available to New Zealand based employees:

- Free Health Insurance or option of Health Now
- Day off to celebrate your birthday
- Sick leave from day one
- Additional parental leave entitlements

If you enjoy being around creative people who are pushing the limits of design and technology, we want to hear from you

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