Lead Developer

Role:

Lead Developer – Digital World Building & Metaverse Development

About Immersa Studios:

Immersa Studios is an award-winning product consulting and solutions firm that helps organizations solve complex business challenges through emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, IoT, and immersive digital experiences. We specialize in creating metaverse environments and digital platforms that drive engagement, efficiency, and revenue growth. With major brand partnerships already in place, we’re looking for a lead developer to lead the technical vision and execution of our metaverse projects.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a lead developer with deep expertise in Unreal Engine 5 (or similar software) for building immersive digital worlds. This role will focus on developing high-quality metaverse content and scalable virtual experiences. The ideal candidate will also have blockchain expertise, as we integrate web3 technologies into our digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Metaverse Development: Oversee the design, development, and deployment of immersive digital experiences using Unreal Engine 5 and other relevant tools.

• Technical Strategy: Define and execute the technology roadmap for world-building, game mechanics, and user interaction in metaverse environments.

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor developers, artists, and engineers working on metaverse projects.

• Performance Optimization: Ensure high-performance rendering, physics simulations, and seamless multiplayer experiences.

• Blockchain Integration: Implement web3 elements such as NFTs, smart contracts, and decentralized identity into virtual worlds.

• Cross-Platform Scalability: Develop solutions that work across VR, AR, PC, and mobile platforms.

• Collaboration: Work closely with creative, business, and product teams to align development with client needs and market demands.

• Emerging Tech R&D: Stay updated on advancements in AI, real-time graphics, and web3, incorporating cutting-edge technology into our metaverse projects.

Required Expertise:

Metaverse & Unreal Engine 5 Development:

• Unreal Engine 5 (UE5) – including Nanite, Lumen, and MetaHuman technologies

• Blueprints & C++ programming for interactive gameplay mechanics

• 3D asset pipelines – experience with tools like Blender, Maya, ZBrush

• Physics & animation systems – Chaos physics, Control Rig, and motion capture integration

• Multiplayer & networking – implementing EOS (Epic Online Services), Pixel Streaming, or similar solutions

• Optimization & performance tuning for high-fidelity environments

Blockchain & Web3 (Nice to Have):

• Smart contracts – Solidity, Rust, or similar languages

• NFTs & digital assets – integrating blockchain-based ownership in metaverse environments

• Decentralized identity – Web3 authentication protocols

• Layer 2 scaling solutions – Ethereum, Polygon, or other blockchain networks

What We Offer:

• Remote Work: Fully remote role with flexible working hours.

• Competitive Salary (CAD): Compensation is in Canadian Dollars, with discussions open based on experience.

• Equity Participation: Ownership stake in Immersa Studios, aligning incentives with long-term success.

• High-Impact Projects: Work on groundbreaking metaverse initiatives with major brands.

If you’re a visionary technology leader with a passion for digital world-building, metaverse development, and blockchain innovation, we want to hear from you! Let’s build the future of immersive experiences together.