Information Technology Applications Systems Specialist

Job Req ID: ‎8020
Description:
Aramco energizes the world economy.
Aramco occupies a unique position in the global energy industry. We are the
world's largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas), with the lowest
upstream carbon intensity of any major producer.
With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to
maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a
commitment to enhance Aramco's value to society.
Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the
world, we combine market discipline with a generations' spanning view of the
future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the
Kingdom's vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to
deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom,
but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely
on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.
We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst
the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced 3D/VR/AR/Game Developer with extensive industry
experience in all aspects of game development and immersive visualization to
join the Upstream Professional Development Center (UPDC) to develop and
deliver advanced learning experiences to Saudi Aramco Upstream professionals.
Developer works to plan, design, and produce interactive learning games for
computers, mobile devices, or VR headsets. Developer work involves creating
visual content for the game and writing code to implement all the game's
features and functionality. In addition, support and operate simulation
systems like immersive virtual reality environment CAVE.
This position requires a background in software development and mathematics
and the ability to collaborate well with Upstream technical advisors,
instructional designers and graphics artists to accomplish projects goals.

Key Responsibilities

You will be required to perform the following:
Develop applications using Unity3D and Unreal Game Engines
Develop, update, and maintain VR/AR/MR/3D applications
Create custom AR and VR experiences for enterprise use cases (engineering, oil
& gas, training, etc.) in Unity and/or Unreal Engine
Ability to effectively work across a wide range of target platforms, including
PCs, consoles with VR/AR/MR headsets
Maintain and configure cluster visualization in VR CAVE environment using
Unreal nDisplay, Unity3D, MiddleVR and other industry related systems
Develop Applications based on the functionality, visualization, and interface
requirements established by project leads
Work in an Agile Software development environment to produce work products
Work with artists, animators, and programmers to execute projects on time
Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in 3D game design
Integrate 3D models and graphical assets from modeling software into game
engine projects
Follow design guidelines, asset naming conventions, and other technical
constraints
Crafting intuitive user interactions for both novice and experienced users
Optimizing and refining game engine performance for exiting developed
applications
Collaborating with 3D Artist/modeler and other developers to complete projects
successfully and on time
Strong analytical frame of mind by working closely with designers, artists and
other staff involved in the design process in order to create a quality
product to schedule
Develop designs or initial concept designs for games including game play.
Generate game scripts and storyboards
Create the visual aspects of the game at the concept stage
A passion for video games, Wide-ranging knowledge of gaming trends, Creative
game design or storyboards that meet enterprise level
Ability to solve problems when debugging problematic game code, optimizing
game performance, and turning their design ideas into code
Collaborating with game designers and other developers to complete projects
successfully and on time

Minimum Requirements

The candidate should understand 2D/3D programming, UI programming, 3D
environment programming (for CAVE, VR, AR and desktop development), also needs
a good understanding of networking and databases integration. Must have
knowledge and be capable of creating custom tools in game engines.
The applicable minimum requirements for the position is Bachelor of Science
(BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Computer Science, Game Development,
Game Design, Computer Engineering
The candidate should have at least ‎15 years in software development and at
least ‎10 years within the field of 2D/3D/VR/AR experience development and
games development areas.
Programming - Proficiency in programming languages, such as Java, C+, C++,
C#, Python, Swift, JavaScript, or other programming languages.
Ability to write maintainable and robust code. Able to self-direct and
comfortable with rapid prototyping and iteration.
Web Technologies - Firm understanding of database functionality, multiple
development environments, HTML5, CSS, MySQL, .NET, MVC, C#, PHP, WebGL and
Python
Game design software - Experience with 2D/3D/VR/AR applications development
using game engines (Unity3D and Unreal Engine
Emerging Technologies - Experience and knowledge about XR(VR/AR/MR) systems.
Ability to write maintainable and robust code. Able to self-direct and
comfortable with rapid prototyping and iteration.
High level knowledge of APIs and libraries.
Expert in one or more programming specialties (artificial intelligence, 3D
Rendering, 3D animation, physics, multiplayer/networking, or audio).
Experience with game engines animation and environmental level utilizing game
engines
Experience with standard AR and VR hardware, software, best practices, and
design patterns
Experience with clustered visualization environment and VR CAVE environment
Familiarity with 6DOF tracking system for virtual reality environment like
Optitrack and ART
Game engine custom tools/plugins programming knowledge
Knowledge and familiarity with 3D software (3dsmax, Maya, Blender)
Deep understanding of content & technical pipeline.
Excellent physics and mathematics skills
Physics Engine proficiency and experience is a plus
Being passionate about game industry
Working environment
Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding
professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are
remunerated accordingly.
At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by
investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a
global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world's
biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily
in talent development.
We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many
decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-
specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs
- one of the largest in the world.

Country/Region: SA