Company Description

8chili is a San Ramon, CA based deep tech company that specializes in immersive virtual reality training and engagement. The company has been recognized as one of the top 3 emerging immersive technology companies for 2023 by Gartner. With a development center in Bengaluru, India, 8chili has developed HintVR™, an innovative VR platform that enables organizations to deliver comprehensive immersive training with a focus on ROI. The platform integrates 3D simulations, stereoscopic videos, and 3D models to create engaging and effective training experiences.

Role Description

This is an on-site internship for a Unity Developer Intern located in Bengaluru. As a Unity Developer Intern, you will support the design, development, and maintenance of high-quality, interactive XR applications using the Unity platform. You will work alongside experienced Unity developers, artists, and designers to help build immersive and engaging experiences for our users, while gaining hands-on exposure to production-grade XR development. This internship is designed to accelerate your growth as an XR engineer through mentorship, code reviews, and real shipped features.

Key Responsibilities

XR Development: Assist in designing, developing, and implementing XR applications and experiences using Unity, under the guidance of senior developers.
Cross-Platform Integration: Contribute to builds for various XR platforms including Oculus / Meta Quest, HTC Vive, Microsoft HoloLens, and mobile AR.
3D Content Integration: Work with 3D assets, animations, and scene setups to help create engaging XR environments.
Scripting and Programming: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable C# code for XR interactions and systems, following team coding standards.
Optimization: Help identify and resolve performance issues to ensure smooth and responsive experiences across different XR platforms.
Prototyping: Build prototypes to test and validate new XR concepts, mechanics, and interactions.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams — developers, artists, designers, and product — to refine XR experiences and align with project goals.
Testing and Debugging: Perform regular testing and debugging on devices to identify and fix technical issues specific to XR platforms.
Documentation: Create and maintain clear documentation for code, workflows, and technical specifications you touch.
Learning and Research: Stay curious about the latest XR technologies, tools, and best practices, and bring ideas back to the team.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing (or recently completed) a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Game Development, or a related field.
Hands-on exposure to Unity through coursework, personal projects, hackathons, game jams, or prior internships.
Working proficiency in C# programming; solid understanding of object-oriented programming fundamentals.
Familiarity with at least one XR SDK such as Oculus / Meta XR SDK, OpenXR, XR Interaction Toolkit, ARKit, ARCore, or Vuforia (academic or project experience is acceptable).
Basic understanding of 3D math, transforms, and scene hierarchy in Unity.
Comfort with version control systems like Git.
Strong problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and take feedback well.
Genuine passion for XR technology and eagerness to learn and adapt to new advancements.

What You'll Gain

Hands-on experience shipping features on HintVR™, a production XR platform used by real enterprise customers.
Direct mentorship from senior Unity and XR engineers.
Exposure to the full XR development lifecycle — from prototyping on headsets to performance tuning and release.
Potential to convert to a full-time Unity Developer role based on performance.

Internship Details

Location: On-site at our Bengaluru development center.
Duration: 6 months.
Stipend: ₹20,000 per month

Unity Developer Intern

(Senior) Unity XR Developer