Kids’ picture books are being redefined as a mix of animation, story telling, interactivity and a social networking experience between parents, children and teachers. We are looking for one strong, generalist developers who can help us realize the vision of the next generation kids’ app.
Main responsibilities include
- Design and build a platform for kids’ storybook apps based on the Unity3D game engine and targeting Android and iOS tablets.
- Use the storybook platform to create immersive storybook apps combining gaming, animated story telling and reading.
- Use and extend Auryn’s non-photorealistic rendering technology to create unique visuals and experiences for storybook apps.
- Write tools to streamline the storybook app production pipeline using Python, Unity3D and other technologies.
Develop the client side of a storybook app distribution platform including storefront apps written using native Android and iOS APIs.
Skills and Requirements
- Ability to learn new technologies and problem spaces quickly.
- Strong computer science background.
- Strong experience developing software for mobile devices. Knowledge of C/C++, Objective-C (for iOS), Java (for Android), Unity3D, and/or Python a plus.
- Strong system design experience. Knowledge of game engine design a plus.
- Strong background in computer graphics, image processing and mathematics. Knowledge of OpenGL, image processing toolkits, and/or physics simulations a plus.
- Commitment to creating the best storybook app experience for kids.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Who we are
We are passionate about creating the best storybook apps for children. We have a flat, open company where engineers and artists work under the same roof and have a blast doing it. Excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, 401K, friday donuts, lunches and a well stocked liquor cabinet.
If you are interested, please write to me at amit at auryn dot com.
http://www.auryn.com
Kids’ picture books are being redefined as a mix of animation, story telling, interactivity and a social networking experience between parents, children and teachers. We are looking for one strong, generalist developers who can help us realize the vision of the next generation kids’ app.
Main responsibilities include
- Design and build a platform for kids’ storybook apps based on the Unity3D game engine and targeting Android and iOS tablets. - Use the storybook platform to create immersive storybook apps combining gaming, animated story telling and reading. - Use and extend Auryn’s non-photorealistic rendering technology to create unique visuals and experiences for storybook apps. - Write tools to streamline the storybook app production pipeline using Python, Unity3D and other technologies. Develop the client side of a storybook app distribution platform including storefront apps written using native Android and iOS APIs.
Skills and Requirements
- Ability to learn new technologies and problem spaces quickly. - Strong computer science background. - Strong experience developing software for mobile devices. Knowledge of C/C++, Objective-C (for iOS), Java (for Android), Unity3D, and/or Python a plus. - Strong system design experience. Knowledge of game engine design a plus. - Strong background in computer graphics, image processing and mathematics. Knowledge of OpenGL, image processing toolkits, and/or physics simulations a plus. - Commitment to creating the best storybook app experience for kids. Strong written and oral communication skills.
Who we are
We are passionate about creating the best storybook apps for children. We have a flat, open company where engineers and artists work under the same roof and have a blast doing it. Excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, 401K, friday donuts, lunches and a well stocked liquor cabinet.
If you are interested, please write to me at amit at auryn dot com.