Senior Visiting Extended Reality (XR) Developer - Carle Illinois College of Medicine - 1025768-6689

at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, United States

Job Description

• Leadership
  • Manage multiple XR development projects simultaneously, from initial concept to final deployment. Coordinate with team members, manage timelines, and ensure project goals are met.
  • Support, guide, and mentor junior XR developers and designers, and train them for the creation of advanced XR-based simulations.
  • Stay updated on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in the XR field. Explore new hardware, software, and techniques that could enhance medical education and training experience.
  • Design and Development - direct the design of user-centered XR experiences, considering usability, accessibility, and interaction design principles to ensure that the applications are effective and impactful.
  • Lead the advancement of XR+AI with the integration of Large Language Models into XR simulations.
  • Plan and implement porting strategies to expand offerings to new platforms and hardware.
  • Collaborate with medical educators, researchers, and subject matter experts to understand their requirements and translate them into effective XR solutions.
  • Integrate medical data, 3D models, and other assets into XR applications to create realistic and accurate representations of medical concepts, procedures, and scenarios.
  • Conduct rigorous testing and debugging of XR applications to ensure they function as intended across different devices and platforms. Address performance issues and optimize applications for a smooth user experience.
  • Identify and assess the necessary equipment for the XR program, ensuring optimal functionality and resource efficiency. Work with the simulation program manager for budgetary alignment and request.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to review supporting documents based on research topics or funding requirements.
• Research
  • Contribute to the advancement of the field by submitting grant proposals, conducting research and presenting at peer-reviewed conferences and publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Other
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships; work cooperatively and collegially with others in a manner consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect; support and engage in equal employment opportunity principles, rules, and regulations.
  • Foster a culture of diversity and inclusion within the Jump Simulation Center Urbana.

• • Proficiency in XR development platforms, such as Unity3D or Unreal Engine.
• • Strong programming skills in languages like C#, C++, Python and/or Java.
• • Solid understanding of 3D graphics, physics simulations, and animation principles.
• • Familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy, and healthcare practices is a plus.
• • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• • Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse teams.
• • Experience with 3D graphics, shaders, and rendering techniques.
• • Familiarity with XR hardware, including VR headsets, AR glasses, and motion controllers.
• • Ability to create interactive and dynamic XR experiences, animations, and simulations.
• • Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git or Git Hub) for collaborative development.
• • Familiarity with physics simulations and spatial audio implementation in XR.
• • Experience with optimizing XR applications for performance and scalability.
• • Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and provide timely solutions.
• • Solid understanding of Large Language Models and the ability to integrate AI models into XR simulations.