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Ask HN: How to Find Technical Talent for Virtual Reality Application

6 points by reach_kapil 11y ago

We are working on a VR based Android App, and we are looking to hire someone with technical background and passion in Virtual Reality(Unity3D, Game Engine, Shaders, Artifial Intelligence stuff) But it is so hard to find developers in this domain. Tried Angellist and some VR forums but in vain. Does anyone know or can refer anyone in this space? Any help would be appreciated.

ilaksh 11y ago
Put some numbers like $100k or 7% equity etc. in your ad. There are plenty of Unity or C++ game developers out there. Not all of them have 6 years of experience but they can still code.
- reach_kapil 11y ago
  Yes, we did and we did get some applicants but they did not have relevant experience or background in Game or AI. We offered equity and compensation but are having hard time finding quality applicants.
  - sezhov 11y ago
    I think nowdays you have the next variants: 1. Hire an HR to find you inhouse specialist (it costs a lot) 2. toptal.com - top 3% developers (it costs a lot) 3. odesk.com - really need to be a good manager and HR in one face to find a good one developer. 4. remoteyoda.com - the best variant for small businesses.
    - reach_kapil 11y ago
      Thanks for your list
mandeepj 11y ago
how about hiring current employees of oculus\valve etc ?
- reach_kapil 11y ago
  I have been trying that.. thanks for advice.. will keep trying harder.
mazeway 11y ago
Game Developer Conference? Siggraph?
- reach_kapil 11y ago
  Siggraph and GDC is a mess... its hard to talk to people let alone finding good developers. I have tried to find folks but could not. Obviously we are no Oculus or Valve to afford booth or have ads yet. It would be good to reach out via those mechanisms once we grow
xyclos 11y ago
Are you looking for entry level talent or someone with more experience? I've been looking to move into the gaming industry a while now (from web development). I have been teaching myself C++/3D game development in my free time and I have a couple of small freelance gaming projects under my belt (one of them used Unity). Also, to add to this discussion: There doesn't seem to be many good places for people to connect with the type of talent you're looking for. I've been looking for a while now and have managed to find very few such listings. gamasutra's job board seems to be one of the few places with a fair few jobs.
- reach_kapil 11y ago
  Our main considerations were: 1. Local (SF Bay area) 2. Good background in AI and Game engine/apps 3. VR experience is desired not necessary 4.Loves to solve unsolvable problems of future 5. Good cultural fit

6 points by reach_kapil 11y ago

ilaksh 11y ago

Put some numbers like $100k or 7% equity etc. in your ad. There are plenty of Unity or C++ game developers out there. Not all of them have 6 years of experience but they can still code.

reach_kapil 11y ago
Yes, we did and we did get some applicants but they did not have relevant experience or background in Game or AI. We offered equity and compensation but are having hard time finding quality applicants.
- sezhov 11y ago
  I think nowdays you have the next variants: 1. Hire an HR to find you inhouse specialist (it costs a lot) 2. toptal.com - top 3% developers (it costs a lot) 3. odesk.com - really need to be a good manager and HR in one face to find a good one developer. 4. remoteyoda.com - the best variant for small businesses.
  - reach_kapil 11y ago
    Thanks for your list

mandeepj 11y ago

how about hiring current employees of oculus\valve etc ?

reach_kapil 11y ago
I have been trying that.. thanks for advice.. will keep trying harder.

mazeway 11y ago

Game Developer Conference? Siggraph?

reach_kapil 11y ago
Siggraph and GDC is a mess... its hard to talk to people let alone finding good developers. I have tried to find folks but could not. Obviously we are no Oculus or Valve to afford booth or have ads yet. It would be good to reach out via those mechanisms once we grow

xyclos 11y ago

Are you looking for entry level talent or someone with more experience? I've been looking to move into the gaming industry a while now (from web development). I have been teaching myself C++/3D game development in my free time and I have a couple of small freelance gaming projects under my belt (one of them used Unity). Also, to add to this discussion: There doesn't seem to be many good places for people to connect with the type of talent you're looking for. I've been looking for a while now and have managed to find very few such listings. gamasutra's job board seems to be one of the few places with a fair few jobs.

reach_kapil 11y ago
Our main considerations were: 1. Local (SF Bay area) 2. Good background in AI and Game engine/apps 3. VR experience is desired not necessary 4.Loves to solve unsolvable problems of future 5. Good cultural fit