Software/Game Developer (Mid-level)

Mid-Level Software/Game Developer – Hired through Project Y for Leading German Gaming Studio | Remote (Johannesburg & Cape Town)

We are hiring for a leading German gaming and XR studio that creates immersive experiences to support science communication and educational projects. They are looking for Mid-Level Developers who are passionate about building meaningful, playful, and educational digital experiences.

About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to work on applications and XR projects at the intersection of game design, immersive technology, and research-based experiences. You’ll collaborate with designers, artists, and researchers to bring projects to life, while gaining hands-on experience and growing your skills in a supportive environment.

What You’ll Do

• Develop interactive applications and XR experiences using Unity (C#) or Unreal Engine (Blueprints/C++).

• Write clean, modular, and maintainable code while contributing to software architecture decisions.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including designers, artists, and researchers.

• Prototype, iterate, and test gameplay mechanics and interactive features.

• Contribute creative ideas to enhance the user experience of educational and playful projects.

• Optionally, work on VR/AR development for platforms like Meta Quest or PC VR.