Virtual Reality Developer

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.

Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled Unity Developer with a passion for virtual reality development, specifically using the Quest 2 headset. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in programming, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to learning and improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement immersive virtual reality experiences using Unity.
• Collaborate with team members in weekly remote meetings to discuss project progress and challenges.
• Work independently on assigned tasks while maintaining consistent communication with the team.
• Apply programming fundamentals to design and troubleshoot VR applications.
• Contribute to team brainstorming sessions, offering innovative ideas and solutions.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in C# and Unity development.
• Strong understanding of programming fundamentals and practical experience in software development.
• Interest in and basic understanding of development practices.
• Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team member.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality.
• Eagerness to learn and improve critical skills, with an open mindset for feedback and problem-solving.
• Flexible availability of a minimum of 5-10 hours per week, with adjustments during exam weeks as needed.

If you are excited about the possibilities of virtual reality and want to be part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply!