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VR Developer Intern

Resilience, Inc.
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Job Summary:

Resilience, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to improving the mental health of students, as well as reducing mass shootings, suicide, and depression. Resilience, Inc also works to combat declining test scores, low student engagement, and a slew of other social issues. 

  

Our organization focuses on offering Social Emotional Learning tools to enable K-12 schools to teach emotional intelligence through five core topics; self-awareness, self-control, social awareness, relationship management, goal setting, and effective decision-making. Resilience, Inc. also provides tools for acquiring and maintaining inspiration, hope, and overall well-being.  

 

Our mission is to teach SEL at every school in the country. It is a tough challenge, but we know “No Challenge, No Change.” If you are also concerned about children’s mental health and social being, join us! Become a member of Resilience, Inc, and help change the way schools approach mental health.

 

Resilience offers unpaid internship programs that require at least a 4 month commitment with a minimum of 5 hours per week. There are flexible start and end dates with the option to continue after meeting the minimum requirement

 

Although this is an unpaid internship, there is the opportunity to earn school credit. Some educational institutions require prior approval before the start of an internship. It is the responsibility of the student to check with their institution to be sure they meet any requirements before they accept a position.

 

A VR Developer Intern collaborates with the virtual reality (VR) development team to create immersive and interactive experiences. This role involves assisting in the design, development, and testing of VR applications or content. VR Developer Interns work with various technologies and programming languages to implement 3D environments, user interfaces, and interactive features. They may contribute to debugging, optimization, and troubleshooting processes while gaining hands-on experience in the rapidly evolving field of virtual reality. This internship provides an opportunity to learn about VR development tools, techniques, and best practices, while contributing to the creation of cutting-edge virtual reality applications.

 

 Responsibilities and Activities: 

  • VR Application Development: Design and develop virtual reality applications and experiences for various VR platforms.
  • Implement interactive and engaging features that enhance the overall user experience.
  • VR Hardware Integration: Integrate VR applications with different VR hardware devices, ensuring optimal performance and compatibility.
  • Collaborate with hardware teams to explore and implement new VR technologies.
  • User Interface (UI) Design: Create intuitive and immersive user interfaces for VR applications.
  • Optimize UI elements for a seamless and comfortable VR experience.
  • 3D Modeling and Animation: Collaborate with artists and designers to integrate 3D models and animations into VR environments.
  • Ensure high-quality graphics and realistic visual elements.
  • Performance Optimization: Optimize VR applications for performance, ensuring smooth frame rates and responsiveness.
  • Identify and address performance bottlenecks to enhance overall user experience.
  • Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with designers, artists, and other developers to bring VR concepts to life.
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas for VR projects.
     
  • Requirements:
    Must have access to an Oculus Quest 2
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Game Development, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in VR application development, with a portfolio showcasing VR projects.
  • Proficient in VR development tools and platforms (e.g., Unity3D, Unreal Engine).
  • Strong programming skills in languages such as C# or C++.
  • Familiarity with VR hardware devices and technologies.
  • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

 

 

Note: This internship offers a unique chance to be part of a meaningful project that positively impacts the lives of refugees. While the position is unpaid, it provides valuable experience in project management, social impact initiatives, and collaboration with diverse teams. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a noble cause and enhance your skills in a real-world setting.