Job Title: Developer Lead (Contract-to-CTO Track) — GabbVR
Location: Remote / Flexible (Preferred: US time zones)
Engagement: Project-based to start, with potential for full-time / leadership role
Compensation: Paid per milestone with contract with equity opportunities
About GabbVR
GabbVR is an immersive VR-based language learning platform that uses real-time
biometrics and neuroscience to adapt lessons to the learner’s cognitive state—accelerating
fluency 2x faster than traditional methods. With a waitlist of over 700 schools and a
$75/month SaaS model gaining traction, we’re building the future of education.
Founded by Malcolm, a UCLA-trained neuroscientist, GabbVR combines cutting-edge
VR, biofeedback, and AI-powered instruction. Now we’re seeking a Developer Lead to
help bring core product features to life—on a contract basis, with the potential to scale
into a full-time or CTO role.
The opportunity
We’re looking for a versatile, hands-on developer who can lead technical development
on key modules—including our VR gameplay environments, biometric data integration,
and gamified systems like a global leaderboard. You’ll be working closely with the
founder and creative collaborators to build and ship high-impact, polished features.
Initial Projects You’ll Tackle
● Build and deploy a VR lesson module in Unity or Unreal Engine
● Integrate biometric feedback (e.g., heart rate, attention, EEG) using SDKs like
Muse, OpenBCI, or similar
● Develop a dynamic leaderboard system that tracks learner performance, fluency
milestones, and engagement metrics
● Optimize cross-platform performance (Meta Quest 2/3, WebXR)
● Set up secure, scalable backend services (Firebase or equivalent)
Ideal Skills & Technologies
● VR/AR Dev: Unity (C#)
● Biometric SDK Integration: Muse, OpenBCI, or NeuroSky
● Backend & Realtime: Firebase, Node.js, Python (Flask/FastAPI), WebSockets
● Gamification Features: Leaderboards, rewards, adaptive difficulty
● Data Pipelines: Experience with sensor data, analytics, and secure storage
● Front-end UI/UX: React (WebXR), or Unity UI/UX for VR interfaces
● Bonus: AI/NLP experience, familiarity with education or brain-computer
interfaces
You Might Be a Fit If You…
● Have 4–8+ years of experience building interactive apps, games, or VR
environments
● Can ship fast, learn quickly, and solve creatively
● Have experience working independently or with startups
● Love the idea of building the world’s most advanced language learning platform
● Want a project-to-leadership growth track—starting with building, growing into
vision-setting
What You Get
● Flexible work, paid by milestone or sprint
● Opportunity to shape the early product and join full-time if there’s mutual fit
● Equity potential as part of a founding team
● Work directly with a neuroscience-trained founder passionate about
transformative education
To Apply
Send a short note and links to your work (GitHub, portfolio, LinkedIn) to
malcolm@gabbglobal.com. Let us know which of the initial projects most excites you
and your availability.