Gravis Robotics

Game Developer

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Zürich

In-Office

Mid level

Automation • Manufacturing

The Role

As a Game Developer, you will enhance and optimize Unreal Engine features, create user interfaces for autonomous machine control, and collaborate with designers and engineers in a team environment.

Summary Generated by Built In

Gravis Robotics builds technology that turns heavy construction machines into intelligent and

autonomous robots. Our unique combination of learning-based automation and augmented

remote control lets one operator safely conduct a fleet of earthmoving machines with super-

human productivity. Building upon over a decade of academic experience honing the cutting

edge of large-scale robotics, we continue to innovate as we rapidly position ourselves in a trillion

dollar industry through active deployments with market leaders.

About the role

We are seeking a Game Developer to join our team responsible for the interface used in

gamifying the control and monitoring of autonomous heavy machines. You’ll work alongside

game designers, UX/UI designers, C++ developers, and cloud/web engineers to build spatial

user interfaces that are reliable, fast, and delightful to use. This is an exciting opportunity to

apply your game development experience to real-world applications in autonomous systems

while growing your skills in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment.

Motivated junior engineers with C++ and game development experience are encouraged to

apply.

Responsibilities

Maintain, optimize, and extend existing features and components in C++ and visual scripting workflows
Collaborate with other game developers to implement end-to-end features across front-end and back-end
Create compelling human-machine interfaces, simulations and digital twins of the real world
Build, maintain, and improve unit tests and validation pipelines
Work closely with UX/UI designers and game designers ensuring fidelity to design intent, smooth interactivity, and excellent performance
Participate in technical discussions and architecture decisions within the team
Partner closely with robotics and field application teams

Required Qualifications

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Completed coursework or projects in computer graphics, game development, or related areas
Experience writing production-quality C++ code
3+ years of professional experience developing games and in-game HUDs and/or GUIs
Comfortable with game engine paradigms such as rendering, materials/shaders, scene management, and actors/components
Proficient with Git
Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills
Fluent in English

Bonus

Experience with Linux and Android app development
Experience in performance optimization for real-time engine environments (CPU/GPU, shading, memory)
Experience with networking, remote simulation, multiplayer or distributed simulation systems
Familiarity with CAD design tools

Don't meet every requirement? If you're enthusiastic about the role but your experience doesn't

match every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You may still be the perfect fit for

another position - tell us about how you could accomplish your best at Gravis with a cover letter.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and versatile team, and to be part of a young startup

that will revolutionize heavy construction. Gravis Robotics offers a fair market salary and a

working location in the vibrant city of Zurich. As a forward-facing startup, we understand that

work-life balance and flexibility are important considerations for many professionals: If you are a

highly qualified candidate with the requisite skills and experience, we encourage you to apply

and discuss your preferred working arrangement during the interview process.

Gravis is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse

team, and do not discriminate based upon race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex,

sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status, or other

legally protected characteristics.

We are an international team that is working to solve problems with a global impact: to facilitate efficient communication and collaboration, proficiency in English is a requirement for all roles.