Senior Unity Developer – Augmented & Virtual Reality HMDs

Do the best work of your life

Cognixion is an internationally award-winning neuroscience and technology company pioneering the field of Assisted Reality. Cognixion develops AI powered non-invasive BCI (Brain Computer Interface), assistive tech, and delightfully useful applications for people, including those affected by neurodevelopmental disorders and injuries to the brain and spinal cord. Based in Santa Barbara, California, the company develops software that helps people with communication challenges express themselves significantly faster than any other solution on the market and provides a direct non-verbal interface to control Alexa enabled devices around the home, school, and workplace. For more information, please visit https://cognixion.com.

We’re on a global mission. Join us as we transform the lives of millions of people, and design and develop some of the most advanced technology available. We want this to be your forever home, and the place where you will tell everyone that you’ve done the best work of your life.

Your role: Senior Unity Developer – Augmented & Virtual Reality HMDs

Scope of Responsibilities

  • Collaborate in specification, design and implementation of XR interfaces for assistive applications, working with members of the UX/UI and Product Management teams

  • Rapid turnaround of proof-of-concepts in response to evolving user requirements

  • Creation of visualization tools

  • Integration between the Unity application and cloud services and wearable devices, including web-based SDKs and local iOS frameworks

  • Optimize for usability and fluency

  • Provide technical leadership to junior team members including leading code/design review

  • Engage with the wider accessibility and XR community through industry forums and user groups

Skills & Experience

  • 5 years Unity on multiple platforms, preferably including iOS

  • Mobile development an asset, especially iOS/Swift or iOS/Objective-C

  • Experience with assistive technologies and alternative input methods

  • Experience interfacing with web-based SDKs

  • Experience interfacing with audio APIs an asset

  • Design tool (Figma/Sketch) an asset

Important Details

  • Position must be based in Toronto or Santa Barbara

  • Position can be partly remote, but work hours are Eastern time

  • Remote applicants MUST be eligible to work in Canada or USA for several weeks at a time

  • Periodic travel to Toronto Ontario and/or Santa Barbara California will be required

Job Type: Full-time Employee

Job Benefits:

  • Central downtown location with easy access to transit, dining, entertainment

  • Work in a friendly and very team-oriented, collaborative culture

  • Opportunities to see your work directly making a social impact in the world

  • Flexible mobile working arrangements available for high performers

  • Company events and ongoing learning opportunities

  • Paid Federal holidays and earned vacation days

  • Incentive Stock Options Plan for high performers

  • Growing business with offices in Canada and USA

  • International Travel opportunities

To Apply:

We are an equal opportunity employer. Please apply by emailing your resume to careers@cognixion.com.

Cognixion is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Cognixion is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Cognixion USA - Santa Barbara, California

Cognixion USA - Santa Barbara, California

Cognixion Canada - Toronto, Ontario

Cognixion Canada - Toronto, Ontario