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Upstaff will help you find and hire expert game developers with expertise in Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot, Blender, C#, C++, and 3D modeling. for variety of industries and platforms from mobile games to VR/AR and multiplayer projects. We put you in contact with the right talent to evolve and scale your gaming dream.
With the right developers in place, you can create engaging, high-performance games that stand out in today’s competitive market.
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Python
C
C++
artificial intelligence
OpenCV
AV1 (aomenc)
BluRay (BD)
Daala
Dirac
Dirac (Schroedinger encoder)
DirecTV
DiVX311
f265
Ffmpeg
H.261
H.263
H.264/AVC
HEVC/H.265
HLS
HM (reference codec)
JM (reference codec)
JPEG/JPEG2000
kvazaar
media format (incl. fragmented)
MPEG-1
MPEG-2
MPEG-2 Systems
MPEG-4 (SP and ASP)
MPEG-DASH
OpenH264
QuickTime file format
SVT-HEVC
Turing Codec
VC-1
vp9
VTM (VVC Reference codec)
VVC/H.266
(VVC open-source codec)
x264
x265
DirectX
DXVA2
Mediainfo
MP4Box
SDL2
tstools
Linux
macOS
RTOS
ThreadX
Windows
MVC
DSPBios
SmartDSP
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* 25 years in Israel high-tech (Video, Streaming) , 5 years with Cloud Gaming (Electronic Arts) * Scalable Video Streaming among LEO satellites (research project of Ben Gurion University) * Cloud Gaming: encoding, decoding, low latency streaming (e.g. RTP/SRT), error resilience etc. * Video Codecs: Subcontracting with Visionular on improving coding efficiency of its own HEVC encoder. * Subcontracting with DSP-IP - military projects * Video optimization and hevc codec development (Beamr Imaging) * Python Programming: development automated testing systems (CI), proofs of concept, computer vision with packages cv2 and cvlib. * Artificial Intelligence: genetics/evolutionary optimization of video codec parameters, facial expressions detection with CNN. * 360/VR: subcontracting with Texel (texel.live) - tiled streaming Computer Vision: OpenCV (including python cv2). * NVIDIA/AMD products: evaluation and modification hw encoders: Tesla T4, A40) of NVIDIA and Navi21 of AMD. * and several technical papers and several technical papers

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Seniority Expert (10+ years)
Location Haifa, Israel
Unity
VFX
Assembler
C
C#
C++
Delphi
JavaScript
Pascal
QBasic
C/C++/C#
HTML
HTML5
XML
WebGL
Adobe Photoshop
AR
Corel Draw
VR
XR
Android
AutoCAD
Autodesk 3DS Max
Visual Studio
XCode
BeOS
iOS
Linux
macOS
MS-DOS
Windows
Windows API
Blender 3D
GearVR
Hololens
Hololens 1&2
HTC Vive
IBM PC compatible
Kinect
Manova VR
MidiSoft Studio
Modo
Monodevelop
MR
Object Pascal
Oculus
OSX
Phaser.IO
PSVita
ShaderLab
SoundForge
Valve Hummer
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- 24+ years in game development -Involved in VFX throughout his game dev career - Available to start ASAP - Extensive experience as a Unity3D C# developer and 2D/3D VFX artist, working on a wide range of projects from mixed reality applications for Hololens, cross-platform tools, to games with on-chain business logic. - Significant contributions to AR/VR applications, including development for indoor navigation, augmented reality software for smart-city solutions, and VR games and experiences. - Leadership roles in project development, serving as Art Director, Lead Developer, and Lead Artist on various projects, indicating a strong background in both technical and creative aspects of software and game development. - Diverse project portfolio, including work on augmented reality for plastic surgery visualization, body measurement technology for smartphone cameras, and 3D visualizations for medical and industrial applications. - Involvement in promotional and interactive demos, demonstrating the ability to create engaging content for startups and established companies alike, such as Zibra.AI and Rapid Medical Parts. - Development of a wide range of applications and games for various platforms, including web, mobile, standalone, and AR/VR platforms, highlighting versatility and adaptability in software development. - Upper-Intermediate English

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Seniority Senior (5-10 years)
Location Ukraine
Unity 6yr.
C# 6yr.
C 2yr.
Unreal Engine 1yr.
C++
Azure Cognitive Search
PHP
Python
WebGL
Microsoft Azure API
Atlassian Confluence
Redmine
Git
SourceTree
Jenkins
UML
Tortoise SVN
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A passionate and dedicated Game Developer with 6+ years of experience, specializing in Unity, Unreal Engine, C#, and C++. - Track record in leading projects and optimizing performance, illustrated by the handover and improvement of the game 'Betia' for Nintendo Switch, enhancing its voice recognition algorithm significantly. Expert in porting and developing across multiple platforms, evidenced by the efficient Xbox One and Series S/X porting for 'Harvest Moon One World'. - Command of WebGL demonstrated through the creation of a web-based mini-golf game. - Skills in managing development teams and conducting interviews. Foundation in computer programming backed by a C++ course. - Passed the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2, now fluent in Japanese and English and can leverage language skills to work effectively in international environments. - Eager to leverage extensive game development experience and passion for tackling new challenges in a senior developer role. Aiming to contribute innovative solutions and continue professional growth in a dynamic environment.

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Seniority Senior (5-10 years)
Location Tokyo, Japan
Unity 7yr.
Unreal Engine 7yr.
Linux 7yr.
C++ 7yr.
C# 7yr.
Vue.js 1yr.
Node.js
Atlassian Trello
Jira
VSTS
Game Design
Modeling & texturing
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- Software Engineer with 7+ years of professional experience in developing software for simulation/training games, theme park rides, and scientific research using Unity and Unreal game engines. - Proficient in C# and C++ programming languages, with experience in Unity 3D and Unreal 4. - Skilled in hardware integration, telemetry systems, and animatronics. - Experienced in developing interactive experiences and gameplay programming. - Strong background in computer science with a Master's Degree in Interactive Media and a Bachelor's Degree in Communications. - Familiar with source control tools such as Perforce, Source Tree, and GitHub desktop. - Knowledgeable in project management tools like Jira, VSTS, and Trello. - Relocated to Tokyo to pursue Japanese language studies, and is actively looking for game industry opportunities in Japan.

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Seniority Senior (5-10 years)
Location Japan
Java
Objective-C
Swift
C++
C#
JavaScript
Python
OpenCV
three.js
WebGL
Android
Unity
ARKit
DirectX
iOS
Linux
macOS
Windows
MatLab
CUDA
OpenGL
Unreal Engine
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- Experienced GPU software developer with a wide range of 3D and image processing applications for the medical, entertainment, security and civilian industries; - Experienced in 3D graphics, GPGPU and VR for both mobile platforms(iOS, Android, Quest, Magic Leap) and desktops(Windows, Linux, Mac). - Proficient in: Java, Objective-C, Swift, C++, C#, js, Python. - Developed with: OpenGLES 2.0, CUDA, DirectX11, Unity, Unreal Engine, opencv, Matlab, WebGL, ThreeJs. - Implemented Structured Light camera, worked on Time of Flight camera and multi rig active stereo solutions(arena). - 15+ years commercial experience

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Seniority Senior (5-10 years)
Location Herzliya, Israel
Unity 5yr.
Solidity 1yr.
C# 5yr.
PHOTON MULTIPLAYER 3yr.
Android Studio 2yr.
C++ 1yr.
Java 1yr.
JavaScript 1yr.
Python 1yr.
React 1yr.
SMARTFOX SERVER 1yr.
AR 1yr.
Hardhat 1yr.
Moralis
Unreal Engine
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- Experience working with Solidity, and Hardhat; - Good abilities in creating smart contracts for dApps; - Good skills in creating plugins to integrate web3 in unity/unreal space from scratch; - Deep understanding of JavaScript, and React; - 5 years of expertise with Unity; - Experience with 2d/3d/Ar games with unity; - Good skills working with blackened for unity applications; - Experience with Photon, SmartfoxServer, and Nodejs; - Extensive knowledge of creating plugins for unity using Python, C++, and android studio; - English: Intermedidate.

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Seniority Middle (3-5 years)
Location India
Unreal Engine
AWS Redshift
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere
Autodesk 3DS Max
Blender 3D
Corona Renderer
Keyshot
Marvelous Designer
Megascans
SpeedTree
Substance 3D Designer
V-ray
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- 5 years of commercial experience in real-time graphics, primarily on Unreal Engine - Top Unreal Engine Weekly Spotlights (Nature Morte) - Among the TOP 20 Artists in the category of UnrealEngine by artstation.com - Completed the following projects: Animajor 2021 (WePlay Esports), X-Factor Ukraine (STB), Eurovision National Selection (STB), MUZ TV Award 2019 - Upper intermediate English

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Seniority Senior (5-10 years)
Location Kyiv, Ukraine

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TOP Game Related Technologies

  1. Unity
  2. Unreal Engine
  3. Godot
  4. CryEngine

Game Developer Roles:

  • Game Designers: game concepts, mechanics, and user experiences.
  • Gameplay Programmers: core gameplay mechanics.
  • Graphics Programmers: rendering, shaders, and visual effects.
  • AI Developers: intelligent NPC behaviors and pathfinding systems.
  • Physics Programmers: realistic physics and simulations.
  • Network Programmers: multiplayer and server-side systems.
  • UI/UX Developers: user interfaces and user experiences.
  • Audio Engineers: Create and integrate sound effects and music.
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