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Metaverse Developer Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

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Metaverse Developer information

What is a metaverse developer?

A Metaverse Developer is a technology professional who designs, builds, and maintains virtual environments and experiences in the metaverse—a collective virtual space that merges physical and digital realities. Their work typically involves using programming languages, 3D modeling tools, and immersive technologies like virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). Metaverse Developers create interactive worlds, digital assets, avatars, and facilitate the integration of blockchain or Web3 elements. They collaborate with designers, game developers, and other tech experts to deliver engaging and scalable metaverse experiences.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a metaverse developer?

To thrive as a Metaverse Developer, you need strong programming skills (such as C#, C++, or JavaScript), 3D modeling experience, and a background in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with tools like Unity, Unreal Engine, VR/AR SDKs, and blockchain platforms is typically required, along with certifications in XR or game development being advantageous. Creativity, adaptability, collaboration, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for bringing immersive digital experiences to life. These skills and qualities are essential for building engaging, interactive environments that meet technical standards and user expectations in the fast-evolving metaverse space.

How does a metaverse developer typically collaborate with other specialists in a project team?

Metaverse Developers work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including 3D artists, UX/UI designers, backend engineers, and project managers. They often participate in agile sprints, where they integrate immersive features, ensure compatibility with virtual platforms, and address real-time feedback from stakeholders. Effective communication and collaboration are key, as developers must translate creative concepts into technical solutions while coordinating closely with both creative and technical team members. This collaborative approach helps create cohesive, interactive virtual experiences within the metaverse.

What is the difference between Metaverse Developer vs 3D Game Developer?

AspectMetaverse Developer3D Game Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, VR/AR certificationsBachelor's in Computer Graphics, Game Design certifications
Work EnvironmentVirtual worlds, VR/AR platforms, collaborative environmentsGame studios, entertainment companies, independent projects
Industry UsageMetaverse platforms, social VR, virtual commerceVideo game industry, entertainment, mobile/console gaming
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Metaverse Developers focus on creating immersive virtual environments for social, commercial, and collaborative purposes within the metaverse platforms. 3D Game Developers primarily design and develop interactive video games for various platforms. While both roles involve 3D modeling and programming, Metaverse Developers emphasize social and virtual experience integration, whereas 3D Game Developers concentrate on gameplay mechanics and entertainment.

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Infographic showing various Metaverse Developer job openings in Ontario as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution.

Unreal Engine C++ XR Developer II

Mawari Technologies

Waterloo, ON • On-site

CA$100K - CA$150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago


Job description

About The Mawari Network
Vision

At Mawari we believe the next iteration of the internet will be delivered to XR devices. It represents a fundamental and pivotal change on how we work, socialize and learn today. To power the next generation of the internet and drive mainstream adoption, we need to meet or surpass the scale and quality of service we have in today's internet. In order to achieve this, a new infrastructure and technology stack needs to be built and integrated. To make this a reality we are building The Mawari Network. We also believe this new infrastructure should be a public good.

What we are building

The Mawari Network is a decentralized 3D & XR content delivery platform that breaks the bottlenecks of infrastructure supply for real-time rendering, and the lack of local compute power on XR Devices. We do this by orchestrating a decentralized network of GPU-powered nodes that run the Mawari Engine, a proprietary technology stack that allows to render interactive 3D content and stream it efficiently in real-time to mobile XR devices at scale. We believe Web3 principles in conjunction with our core technology will accelerate the scalability of the Mawari Network.

Why work with us

Mawari is a pioneer in Cloud Rendering and Streaming technologies. Our core technology has been validated in the market through repeated success in the XR industry with over 40+ deployments to date worldwide. We have strong world-class partnerships with the most influential companies in the XR/Metaverse industry. Mawari's founding team is visionary, seasoned, and balanced. We have kept the company self-funded and post-revenue since 2017. Mawari has recently completed a successful funding round from world-class investors for the expansion of its core technology team. Come join us to make a difference by building a public good and defining the future of the internet.

About The Role

Mawari is seeking a C++ / Unreal Engine developer to help in building custom Unreal Engine based applications that can stream interactive experiences via peer to peer networks.

In this role you will work hand to hand with our Lead engineer in defining and creating components for delivering content to the end user devices.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and support robust server and p2p Unreal Engine streaming app
  • UE4/5 plugin development and maintenance of SDK features
  • Integrate and support 3rd party SDK to the streaming app
Key skills:
  • Strong, proven skills with Unreal Engine and C++
  • Knowledge of how peer to peer network connections work
  • Experience with WebRTC or similar technologies
  • Understanding how Unreal Engine is rendering the scene
  • Familiar with rendering engine development, plug-in design
  • Understanding and ability to write a good quality code
  • Ability to balance pragmatic and ideal engineering practices
  • Experience with git or similar version control systems
Good to have skills:
  • Knowledge of how leading video codecs work
  • Implemented projects using Unreal Engine Pixel Streaming or similar technologies
  • Experience with client-server architectures
  • Experience with building AR/VR applications
  • Experience with NVIDIA CloudXR
Education and Experience

We are most interested in what you have accomplished and your demonstrated ability to succeed in this role. You may have some or all of the following:

  • A degree in engineering or computer science
  • 3 or more years of experience in a similar position
  • Experience working with local and remote teams, including experience working internationally
Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, stock option plan, extended health benefits (Medical, dental, prescription and more).


Perks and Work-Life Balance

We're establishing our office at the Waterloo Accelerator Centre - a modern and vibrant facility adjacent to the University of Waterloo campus. It's conveniently located on the Ion electric light rail system running North-South here in Waterloo Region. The Waterloo Accelerator is a modern work environment with plenty of natural light, open space and flexible meeting areas as well as free coffee/tea/beverages. We offer Flex-time work schedules, and vacation time.

Other
  • We will consider a fully remote position in some instances.
  • Contract or full-time employment may also be considered.
  • This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic team of successful serial entrepreneurs, software developers, researchers, and graphics engineers, and an extraordinary opportunity to build technologies that will enable the next iteration of the internet for billions of people.
Hiring Policy

Mawari Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building and supporting a culture of diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We hire the best talent regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. We are building a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that this benefits our employees, our customers, our products, and our community.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require special accommodation to complete any portion of the application or interview process, please contact us.