Independent Contractor Game Developer Jobs in New York

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Full Time Professional Fort Gregg-Adams, VA, US

CODE Plus, Inc., an experienced IT government contractor in Fairfax, VA with offices in Huntsville, AL and have been in business for 31 years and have been servicing different agencies within the Federal sector. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions that empower our clients to achieve their goals. At CODEplus, we value teamwork, integrity, and technical excellence, and we pride ourselves on maintaining long-standing partnerships built on trust and results.

We are seeking a 3D Developer / Game Developer with Virtual Reality (VR) and Extended Reality (XR) experience to support U.S. Army training and education initiatives at CASCOM in Fort Lee,VA.

Program: U.S. Army - CASCOM Location: Fort Lee, VA (Onsite) Clearance: As required by Army contract Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship

In this role, you will design and develop immersive, interactive 3D training applications that enhance learning through real-time simulation and experiential environments. You will collaborate closely with on-site Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and cross-functional teams to build high-quality, performance-optimized solutions across desktop, web, and immersive platforms (VR/AR/MR).

This is a hands-on development role requiring both technical expertise and creative problem-solving to transform instructional concepts into engaging, mission-focused training tools.

• Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to define requirements, learning objectives, and technical solutions for immersive training applications.
• Design and develop interactive 3D and VR/XR training experiences using modern game engines.
• Create and optimize 3D assets (modeling, texturing, rigging) for real-time performance across platforms, including VR/AR devices.
• Develop low-polygon assets and texture atlases suitable for WebGL and real-time simulation environments.
• Build and implement immersive interactions, user experiences, and spatial interfaces for VR/XR applications.
• Use Autodesk 3ds Max and/or Maya to create production-ready 3D assets.
• Integrate assets into Unity as FBX files and ensure proper scaling, lighting, and performance optimization.
• Develop scripts and application logic in Unity (C#) to support gameplay systems, simulation logic, and user interactions.
• Design and implement intuitive UI/UX systems, including VR/XR interaction patterns and Unity Canvas-based interfaces.
• Support testing, debugging, and performance optimization across multiple platforms, including VR headsets.Work closely with instructional designers, developers, and program stakeholders to ensure solutions align with training objectives.

• Experience developing 3D applications or games using real-time engines (Unity preferred).
• Demonstrated experience building or contributing to VR, AR, or XR applications.
• Proficiency in Autodesk 3ds Max and/or Maya for 3D asset creation.
• Strong experience with Unity 3D, including scripting (C#), asset integration, and scene development.
• Understanding of real-time rendering, performance optimization, and low-poly modeling techniques.
• Familiarity with VR/XR interaction design principles (hand tracking, controllers, spatial UI, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to translate requirements into functional, user-friendly 3D experiences.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with SMEs and multidisciplinary teams in an on-site environment.

• Experience developing VR/XR training simulations for government, military, or enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with VR platforms (e.g., Meta Quest, HTC Vive, HoloLens, or similar).
• Experience deploying applications to WebGL or cross-platform environments.
• Background in simulation, serious games, or instructional technology.
• Knowledge of Agile or iterative development processes.