Unity VR Developer (m/w/d)

Unity VR Developer: Develop excellent software and VR products! | Cologne | Full-time | Start asap | English (fluent) & German (very good)

Draxon Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Founded by the founders of Westwing and Flaconi, at Draxon, we’re building the future of workforce training – combining the power of Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence to transform how frontline teams learn in high-risk industries. Our mission is bold: make training faster, safer, and dramatically more effective in sectors like airports and airlines.

We’re early — and moving fast. We’re backed by leading investors, Point Nine and HV Capital, and already working with major clients. If you’re excited about shaping a company from the ground up and solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology, Draxon is the place to do it. Joining our team now is an opportunity to help build a next-generation company – AI-native, innovative, lean and obsessively focused on delivering real impact.

Tasks

• Develop innovative VR training modules in Unity (C#), optimized for standalone headsets like Meta Quest or Pico
• Create immersive training scenarios across various environments, requiring users to solve dynamic real-life tasks
• Iteratively develop user-friendly VR interactions
• Optimize performance of VR training apps, especially regarding loading times, frame rates, and memory usage
• Ensure high code quality through continuous testing and debugging, and by following agreed-upon coding conventions
• Apply innovative AI technologies where possible to revolutionize AI assistants, test bots, dynamic scenarios, and adaptive difficulty levels
• Collaborate closely with the team (3D generalists, game designers, senior Unity VR developer) and contribute your expertise to a smooth development process

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in Unity development with C#
• At least 1 year of experience in VR and/or game development (more is a plus)
• Initial experience with VR performance optimization
• Basic knowledge of AI technologies is a plus, not a requirement
• Structured, pragmatic, and team-oriented working style with strong communication skills — fitting for a dynamic startup
• Fluent English, very good German language skills
• Long-term mindset — you want to build something meaningful

Benefits

• Modern work environment with the latest VR and AI technologies and tools
• Work alongside experienced game/VR developers, 3D artists, AI experts, and entrepreneurs
• Office in the heart of Cologne (5 days/week on-site)
• Public transport ticket for a stress-free commute
• Free coffee & drinks
• Flat hierarchies and hands-on mentality

Ready to Join?

Send us your CV or LinkedIn – and a short message on why this is your next move.