Research Engineer I (Game Design/VR Programming)

As a Research Engineer I focusing on Game Design at NTU, your primary responsibilities will include designing and creating immersive VR experiences and 3D environments. You'll be developing gamified interactive experiences specifically meant for user studies, while also collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of researchers. This collaboration will ensure that academic insights are integrated into your developments, further enhancing the quality of the projects you work on.

To qualify for the Research Engineer I position at NTU, you should hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field from a recognized institution. Practical experience in VR/AR content development is essential, as well as a basic understanding of 3D model asset management. Additionally, familiarity with game engines like Unity will be highly beneficial in this role.

NTU prefers candidates for the Research Engineer I (Game Design) role to have a minimum of two years of relevant experience. This includes experience in VR/AR content development and expertise in programming within game engines such as Unity. Such experience will better prepare you to contribute effectively to innovative projects at NTU.

For the Research Engineer I position at NTU, proficiency in C# is especially important, as it is commonly used in Unity game development. Being able to write clean, maintainable, and readable code will not only help you succeed in your projects but also make collaboration with other developers easier.

The selected candidate for the Research Engineer I position at NTU will be offered a one-year renewable contract. This provides a great opportunity to engage deeply with the projects and possibly extend your involvement based on performance and project needs.

When answering this question, outline your approach starting from ideation and concept development to prototyping and testing. Highlight how you consider user experience and feedback for continuous improvement.

Be specific about the languages and tools you're proficient with, particularly C# and Unity. Provide examples of how you've utilized these in previous projects to develop engaging VR content.

Your answer should emphasize the importance of open communication and adaptability. Share specific strategies you use to facilitate collaboration, such as setting regular check-ins or using collaborative tools.

Use the STAR method—Situation, Task, Action, Result—to structure your response. Focus on a specific challenge, your role, and the positive outcome that resulted from your actions.

Discuss current trends such as improved hardware, social VR, or advancements in artificial intelligence's role in VR. Relate these trends back to potential applications in your work.

Explain your testing process, including both unit testing during development and user testing during deployment. Stress the importance of performance optimization in VR environments.

Discuss your familiarity with asset management tools and methodologies, such as version control or file organization practices. Highlight any previous experiences where you effectively managed assets for projects.

Cite factors such as user feedback, immersive design elements, and accessibility. Discuss how you integrate these aspects into your VR projects to create compelling experiences.

Talk about your process for feature prioritization, considering user needs, project scope, and time constraints. Mention how you use feedback loops to adjust priorities.

Describe your proactive approach, including communicating with team members, reassessing priorities, and adjusting timelines to mitigate the risk while keeping stakeholders informed.