Senior Unity Engineer

Who We Are: Founded in 2015, Mursion is an online simulation studio that allows teams to practice conversations in order to perfect communications and improve effectiveness. Musion's proprietary technology combines the non-judgmental aspects of an avatar with authentic human mannerisms and responses. Our simulations are used globally by professionals across industries to practice complex interpersonal skills in an environment that is both safe and authentic. Mursion promotes a unique culture where individuals are able to be adventurous in the pursuit of improving human interactions. Ideal candidates at Mursion are team-players, comfortable working across remote teams and distributed environments, and invested in the idea that, through practice, teams can learn to be more effective and empathic communicators.

Who We Want: We seek talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are inspired by our mission to leverage technology to improve communication and effectiveness in the workplace, and who are motivated to help Mursion lead a new solution category for improving business communication through simulation-based practice. We value empathy, curiosity, and constant improvement both in our internal operations and when working with partners and clients. Our employees are most successful when they employ strong collaboration skills, skilled communications, a problem-solving orientation, and demonstrate comfort in an evolving and fast-paced startup environment.

Position Overview: We are seeking a Director of Product to lead a development team in the production of realistic avatars, vr environments, motion capture animations, and sound design for Murison's simulation platform and Unity game engine. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of leading development teams in the technology or games industry with a portfolio showcasing examples of AAA-quality published projects. This person sits on the Senior Management Team and should be an operator who can set the vision for VR creative; execute content strategy; lead, mentor, and support a team of senior-level developers, lead cross-departmental R&D efforts, champion VR product enhancements, and launch products.

This is a fully remote, full-time, salaried position reporting to the Director of Product: Immersive.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Mursion's VR simulation software using Unity and Mursion Engine (C#), ensuring high performance, reliability, and user engagement.
• Develop interfaces for seamless communication between real-time communication clients and the Mursion Simulation software utilizing WebRTC technologies.
• Build and test prototypes, analyze performance data, and refine the software architecture to support Mursion VR simulations both on local machines and cloud-based GPU systems.
• Lead research and development efforts for a real-time avatar lip sync system using live mic audio input and a Facial Action Coding System (FACS).
• Employ traditional software engineering and infrastructure deployment strategies to enhance scalability, reliability, and overall performance of the architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, set achievable goals, and deliver solutions that meet business objectives.
• Refactor and optimize legacy code systems into reusable modular components, improving code readability, maintainability, and scalability.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in VR technology, Unity development, and related fields to continually improve our product offerings.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a lead and senior software engineer, including at least 3 years specializing in Unity and related technologies.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in analytical programming and debugging with proficiency in .Net, C#/C/C++.
• Experience with render queues, image buffers, and real-time media streams, with a strong preference for candidates familiar with the WebRTC framework.
• Knowledge of media codecs, compression techniques, and media containers.
• Understanding of browser-based plugins to support VR and the ability to architect software within a distributed framework.
• Excellent team player with strong communication and collaboration skills, capable of working effectively in a dynamic team environment.

Compensation and perks: Salary commensurate with experience. For full-time employees, Mursion offers competitive benefits, which include full medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k matching program, paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.

Collaborate with a unique blend of employees ranging from 3D artists, software developers, operations, sales, and finance teams to actors who deliver interactive, highly immersive simulations.

Be at the forefront of reinventing learning for the future workforce.
How to Apply: Qualified candidates should apply via with resume and a cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

We understand that not everyone will demonstrate proficiency in all of the areas listed under the responsibilities and qualifications. At Mursion, we strive to raise the bar We encourage women and historically marginalized communities to apply if you feel your skills and life experiences are transferable to some of the qualifications in the job description.

Our Values

We cultivate empathy

Empathy is at the core of all we do. We make time to communicate and listen before we take action. We make decisions based on reasoned analysis and authentic care for the aspirations of our partners and colleagues.

We lead with curiosity to create lightbulb moments

Our team is strengthened by having the courage to thoughtfully ask difficult questions. We are results-oriented innovators who create dynamic solutions to complex problems by encouraging transparency, creativity, and iteration. We are energized by thought-provoking conversations and the diverse perspectives of our partners and peers.

We strive to raise the bar

We see ourselves as trailblazers in simulation. Our learning theory is grounded in research and we demand empirical evidence before concluding our efforts have been successful. We always look for ways to improve. We recognize we live in an imperfect world and we embrace our responsibility to promote shared understanding and elevate humankind.

We have the courage to be human

We are a fun-loving, driven team of developers, artists, entrepreneurs, operational masterminds, and technologists dedicated to the proposition that learning experiences can be powerful and playful. We recognize that we are more than a business; we are a community of unique individuals with a collective focus to improve human interactions through practice. It is through our humanity that we create better products and learning experiences for our partners.

Compensation and perks: Salary commensurate with experience. For full-time employees, Mursion offers competitive benefits, which include full medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k program, paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.

Collaborate with a unique blend of employees ranging from 3D artists, software developers, operations, sales, and finance teams to actors who deliver interactive, highly immersive simulations.

Be at the forefront of reinventing learning for the future workforce.

How to Apply: Qualified candidates should submit a resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so interested parties are encouraged to submit as soon as possible.

Mursion is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from People of Color, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and the LGBTQIA+ community.

We are not accepting agency submissions at this time. Please don't send unsolicited candidate resumes to Mursion employees. They will not be accepted.