Sr. Unreal Engine Developer

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Sr. Unreal Engine Developer

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About the job Sr. Unreal Engine Developer

Job Context

Riseup Labs is seeking a skilled Unreal Engine Developer with strong experience in VR application development for Meta Quest devices to deliver a premium, performance-focused VR experience platform. The role focuses on building a high-quality 360° audiovisual VR player and curated content gallery, prioritizing playback stability, clean architecture, and immersive user experience over feature-heavy design.

Job Responsibilities

VR Application Development

• Develop and maintain a VR application using Unreal Engine (UE5) targeting Meta Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest Pro
• Implement a clean, modular Unreal architecture using service-based design principles
• Ensure stable performance and smooth user experience on standalone Quest hardware

Media Playback & Performance

• Implement and optimize 360° video playback using Unreal Media Framework
• Support mono and stereo equirectangular video formats (2:1) • Optimize H.265 / MP4 playback for Quest hardware
• Ensure high frame-rate stability and low-latency immersive playback

Offline-First & Content Management

• Design and implement a download-first playback system
• Build a local content caching system with LRU eviction strategy
• Handle signed URL asset downloads from CDN-backed endpoints
• Integrate read-only content catalog APIs (JSON)

VR UX & Interaction

• Develop a clean, minimal VR UI optimized for browsing and playback
• Implement OpenXR-based input handling (controllers; optional hand tracking readiness)
• Ensure distraction-free immersive navigation

Systems & Integration

• Implement core modules such as Catalog Service, Entitlement Service, Download & Cache Manager, Playback Coordinator, and Telemetry hooks
• Collaborate with backend engineers to align API contracts
• Ensure the architecture for subscriptions, single-content purchases, and artist monetization

Monetization & Payments

• Implement and integrate VR platform monetization models including subscriptions and single-content purchases
• Work with entitlement and access-gating systems to control content availability based on payment status
• Ensure readiness for Meta Quest in-app purchases and hybrid monetization models

Meta Quest Store Readiness

• Ensure the application complies with Meta Quest Store technical and policy requirements
• Configure build pipelines for store-ready APKs
• Optimize performance, memory usage, and startup times for store submission
• Support store submission, review feedback, and release readiness

Educational Requirements

• B.Sc in Computer Science and Engineering from any reputed public or private university.

Skill Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine (UE5)
• Hands-on experience with VR development for Meta Quest or similar standalone headsets
• Experience with Unreal Media Framework and 360° video playback
• Strong understanding of VR performance optimization
• Experience with REST APIs, JSON-based backend systems, and offline storage
• Solid C++ and Blueprint expertise

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with ambisonic or spatial audio
• Prior work on subscription-based or content-driven platforms
• Familiarity with VR analytics or telemetry systems
• Experience working with media-heavy or artist-focused platforms

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with technical ownership
• Clear communication and collaboration skills
• Passion for immersive media and premium VR experiences

What Success Looks Like

• Stable, high-performance VR app across Quest devices
• Seamless offline-capable 360° video playback
• Clean, scalable architecture ready for monetization and expansion
• A polished, immersive VR experience focused on quality over quantity

Workplace

• Hybrid

Working Hour

• 9 am - 6 pm

Salary

• Negotiable (Based on experience and skills)

Compensation & Other Benefits

• As per project scope.

The Application Process

• Telephone Round.
• Interview with the Technology Team & Talent Acquisition Team.
• Job Offer.

N.B.

Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated in the recruitment process.

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