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Vancouver-based video game studio is looking for contract help developing multiple small projects for Meta Quest! The projects revolve heavily around developing 2D user interfaces for mixed reality applications. Must Have * Experience with Android Studio * Coding Frameworks: Demonstrated experience with Flutter, React Native, or Jetpack Compose * Experience with Meta Quest Devices: Hands-on experience with a Meta Quest headset, including using developer mode and debugging, is a significant advantage. Nice to Have * APK Optimization: Knowledge of optimizing APK file size and app performance is vital to meet Meta’s Virtual Reality Check (VRC) guidelines, which have strict limits on file size and performance metrics. * Testing and Debugging for VR: Proficiency in using tools like the Unity Profiler (even for non-Unity projects) and the VRC Validator to identify and fix issues related to frame rate, performance, and VRC compliance. * Experience with VR Deployment Tools: Familiarity with the Meta Quest Developer Hub (MQDH) and the Meta Horizon Android Studio Plugin is essential for device management, debugging, and preparing the app for submission to the Meta Horizon Store. * Game Design/Development Experience: Even for a 2D application, experience with game design, development, optimization is highly beneficial. The contract pays $40-50CAD/hr based on experience and is expected to run 6-8 weeks, at 32 hours/week. This contract is for a remote position, but it's required to meet with our team via video conference for at least a weekly check-in. Our team works 9am - 5pm Pacific Time, and has adopted a 4-day work week excluding Wednesdays. Buffalo Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.